Amazing stories and history

Tarawera Trail Story is the wonderful way to experience our place, history and ecology, shared by our own Maori people. This 5hr beautiful self guided trail walk, is truely enhanced by the fascinating stories and amazing history of this our homeland. HOW IT WORKS Your virtual tour guide, an audio narrator, is triggered by you, when you reach a numbered point of interest. But, The Tarawera Trail Story App is much more than just an audio tour. When you reach the numbered marker points, your smartphone provides historical and cultural storytelling, blending the past, present and future. Unlike a fully guided tour, you decide when and how long to stay at each stop. WHAT’S INCLUDED Our Tarawera Trail App includes: - Audio commentary - Navigation - Past and present photos and videos - Immersive experiences GOOD TO KNOW - Works offline using GPS – no wifi or mobile internet required once travelling - Tarawera Trail Story starts at the Tarawera Trail carpark 400m south of the Buried Village. WHY TARAWERA TRAIL STORY - It is a place of significant history in New Zealand - A story of the devastated, Eighth Wonder of the World - A violent volcanic eruption in 1886 - A story of nature rebounded. - Our history And… we tested and re-test every tour. We are a recognised Quality Tourism Accredited Business and are members of regional tourism advocacy groups.