Mount Tarawera Collection

Crater of Mount Tarawera, and Lake Tarawera, near Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

Te Ariki - Lake Tarawera, c. 1885 (albumen print)
MGS272336 Te Ariki - Lake Tarawera, c.1885 (albumen print) by Burton Brothers Studio (fl.1867-98); 14.4x19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tarawera Mountain, New Zealand, since the Eruption (engraving)
1595442 Tarawera Mountain, New Zealand, since the Eruption (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarawera Mountain, New Zealand)

The Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand (engraving)
1624581 The Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand)

The Volcanic Eruption of Mount Tarawera, in the Hot Springs Lake District of New Zealand
1624950 The Volcanic Eruption of Mount Tarawera, in the Hot Springs Lake District of New Zealand, Destruction of the Village of Wairoa (engraving) by English School

The Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand (engraving)
1624692 The Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand)

Crater of Mount Tarawera, near Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

Tarawera Falls on Tarawera River, and Mount Tarawera Volcano, near Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

Te Tapahoro Bay, Lake Tarawera flowing into Tarawera River, and Mount Tarawera, near Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

A Crater of Mount Tarawera, New Zealand, c1909. Creator: George Rose
A Crater of Mount Tarawera, New Zealand, c1909. There are five of these craters in a fairly straight line. One of a set of stereocard views by George Rose

Mount Tarawera, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Mount Tarawera, late 19th-early 20th century. From " New Zealand - The North Island"

Te Wairoa After The Eruption of Tarawera, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Te Wairoa After The Eruption of Tarawera, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

Aerial view of rhyolite dome complex, Mount Tarawera volcano, New Zealand
November 2007 - Aerial view of 1886 basaltic plinian eruption fissure in rhyolite dome complex, Mount Tarawera volcano, New Zealand

Lake Rotomahana, New Zealand C016 / 6065
Mount Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana, Rotorua, New Zealand. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876). This scientific expedition, organised by the Royal Society

Mount Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana, Rotorua, New Zealand
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Colourful volcanic rock, Mount Tarawera, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and Lake Tarawera, nestled near Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand. Te Ariki - Lake Tarawera, captured in a stunning c. 1885 albumen print, showcases the serene majesty of this natural wonder. Immerse yourself in history as you witness The Great Volcanic Eruption in New Zealand through captivating engravings that depict the sheer power unleashed by Mount Tarawera. Since that fateful eruption, Tarawera Mountain has transformed into a hauntingly beautiful landscape, as depicted in mesmerizing engravings from different eras. Explore the remnants of destruction left behind by The Volcanic Eruption in 1886—the obliteration of Wairoa village forever etched into history. Marvel at the Crater itself—a sight that will leave you breathless with its rugged grandeur. Let your senses come alive as you witness the cascading beauty of Tarawera Falls on the enchanting Tarawera River, accompanied by the imposing presence volcano nearby. Te Tapahoro Bay offers a tranquil escape where Lake Tarawera gracefully flows into the meandering path carved by the mighty Tarawara River—nature's masterpiece unfolding before your eyes. Step back in time to c1909 with George Rose's evocative photograph capturing A Crater of Mount Tarewara—an image frozen in time. Mount Tarewara has stood tall for centuries, an enduring symbol representing both nature's destructive force and its remarkable ability to regenerate life anew. Let this late 19th-early 20th-century photograph remind us all that amidst chaos and devastation lies resilience and hope.