Title: Ohinemutu Travel Guide: Best of Ohinemutu, Rotorua Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Ohinemutu Travel Guide

## Rotorua

![Ohinemutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351343/f1c9c7b8-1fc4-4dd0-bb14-a03d269f087f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ohinemutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351343/4327dabd-f6a6-444e-a834-73b7ac5f3a57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ohinemutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108098/6a46c4d5-0c5f-4b33-80ed-e603b2594ae9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ohinemutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351343/92536034-1cea-404f-ac33-173d2d3dfe9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Ohinemutu](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351343/70645168-4de0-4773-9b77-692d84d85d77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Ohinemutu

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

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#### At this interesting heritage village beside Lake Rotorua see a traditional Māori meeting house, including an unusual church, and experience modern-day Māori life.

Ohinemutu is a small part of the city of Rotorua where ancient and modern Māori culture lives on. Providing an insight into both the past and present way of Māori life, it’s a cultural experience not to be missed. Just like the rest of the Rotorua city centre, Ohinemutu sees small pockets of geothermal activity and has wonderful views of Lake Rotorua.

Take a walk along the lake from the centre of Rotorua to reach the small settlement. Home to the Ngāti Whakaue people, Ohinemutu is centred on the fascinating Te Papaiouru Marae. A “marae” is a traditional complex of a meeting house with courtyard and any other associated community buildings.

Looking at the intricately painted buildings with wood-carved decorations, you can see how important these are to the local community. The most striking of all is the Tama-te-Kapua meeting house. The meeting house was named after the legendary chief and captain of the Te Arawa “waka” (canoe), which brought the first inhabitants to New Zealand. Notice the inlaid paua shells and the delicate carvings that adorn the façade.

Don’t miss the chance to visit the unusual St. Faith’s Church, which was built on the lake’s shore in 1914\. Its Tudor-style exterior, common in England, gives way to an interior with a strong Māori influence. Its most famous feature is a stained-glass window depicting Jesus Christ wearing a Māori cloak. The position of the window gives the impression of Jesus walking on the lake’s surface.

As you stroll around the village, hear and smell the geothermal activity, bubbling up through the Earth’s surface. The site of Ohinemutu was chosen to take advantage of these thermal waters for bathing, cooking and heating.

Ohinemutu is only a short walk from central Rotorua. If driving, there is a small parking lot next to the Māori handcrafts shop. The meeting house is not open to the public, but the church is. A donation is kindly requested. As a living and working suburb, Ohinemutu is permanently open and free of charge, but the villagers ask you to respect their privacy as you walk around.

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### Popular places to visit

![St. Faith's Anglican Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108098/635e6320-9f01-4183-be22-1041187b276f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Faith's Anglican Church

At the heart of the traditional Māori village of Ohinemutu you’ll discover a small wooden church adorned with intricate carvings.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Faiths-Anglican-Church-Ohinemutu.d6108098.Attraction)

![Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108096/03ff249a-5d22-4b62-8f78-0eaa9cd863d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House

See where British royalty met with Māori leaders in this traditional village of Ohinemutu as you visit this historic meetinghouse.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Tama-Te-Kapua-Meeting-House-Ohinemutu.d6108096.Attraction)

![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/76ce5618-94a0-4158-9cd5-2f338b022b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Attraction)

![Polynesian Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Attraction)

![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Attraction)

![Eat Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754896551/a157f57e-fa78-46ea-828f-8c88fb250f81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Eat-Street-Rotorua.d553248635754896551.Attraction)

### Things to do

![Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306413/5be4b3bc-1bd0-4a9a-bf23-02649fa99ab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

£39

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details)

![Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301877/90de5442-02b3-4496-93fa-bfc3d03b3397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

£122

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-experience-seasonal-maori-cuisine-at-te-pa-tu.a1301877.activity-details)

![Te Ra Guided Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/476910/f768ea21-f58a-4b6d-a019-9d5c57664580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Te Ra Guided Experience

£44

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/te-ra-guided-experience.a476910.activity-details)

![Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394665/dfe1713a-96f6-472c-9e85-10921c86477a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

£134

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details)

![The Hell's Gate Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306392/564b61cb-6e85-4af5-90ec-89ee4849852f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The Hell's Gate Experience

£50

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-hells-gate-experience.a1306392.activity-details)

![Marama: Geyser Light Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50594577/0e280d0d-fc26-44c3-9382-bdb21cf4a384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Marama: Geyser Light Trail

£21

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/marama-geyser-light-trail.a50594577.activity-details)

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## Top hotels in Ohinemutu

![Bella Vista Motel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3954700/3954646/855435c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

94-98 Lake Road Rotorua 

£70

30 Apr - 1 May

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)

Staff where helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=3954646&PinnedHotelID=3954646&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6351343)

![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/874de647_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Rydges Rotorua

10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty

£73

27 Apr - 28 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,126 reviews)

Excellent problem-solving skills. You handled the situation perfectly.

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6351343)

![Millennium Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14866/185850e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Millennium Hotel Rotorua

1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua 

£108

14 Apr - 15 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Clean and comfortable. Heating in room did not work but staff were very good and moved us to new room

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=14866&PinnedHotelID=14866&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6351343)

![Pullman Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42410000/42400500/42400473/11fed01c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Pullman Rotorua

1135 Arawa St Rotorua 

£132

18 Apr - 19 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)

Nice property and friendly Staff. Unfortunately no pool and no reasonable breakfast. Breakfast room is overcrowded at all times, QR codes for ordering not working.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F04%2F2026&endDate=19%2F04%2F2026&selected=42400473&PinnedHotelID=42400473&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6351343)

![Sudima Lake Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519220/4bd9d9b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sudima Lake Rotorua

1000 Eruera Street Rotorua 

£105

30 Apr - 1 May

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Sulfur smell not pleasing would not go there again

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F04%2F2026&endDate=01%2F05%2F2026&selected=519220&PinnedHotelID=519220&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=6351343)

![Novotel Rotorua Lakeside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54871/472cd4d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua 

£91

19 Apr - 20 Apr

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)

The bar was good. The staff very friendly

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Ohinemutu

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### Koutu

 While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Koutu.dx692988058720993280)

![Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939459702950367232/e43839d9-5d13-460c-93f7-81877aadb57e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Inner City

 If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Inner-City.dx939459702950367232)

![Saint Faiths Anglican Church, Ohinemutu Maori Village, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692988053976186880/3440f7b0-b276-426f-a491-7115622fe585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Victoria

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Victoria.dx692988053976186880)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Utuhina

 While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Utuhina.dx692988080186941440)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Mangakakahi

 Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Mangakakahi.dx692988063395545088)

![Driving along Fenton Street on a beautiful sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981724521/10db59a4-e984-4b21-9931-35e1d1cc0021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Fenton Street

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

 You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Fenton-Street.dx553248633981724521)

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