Placed by the shores of Lake Rotorua overlooking the Ohinemutu Maori Village; this cache is not so much about the hide as it is about soaking in the beauty of the location. Natural thermal activity, a stunning lakeside view, a good sized cache container and a playground to keep the little ones happy. What more could you ask for?
Take some time to explore the Ohinemutu Village while you're here. It's rich in local history and culture. It is free and open to visitors.
Ohinemutu is a charmingly ramshackle lakeside Maori village that traces the fusing of European and Maori cultures just 10 minutes walk from downtown Rotorua. Ohinemutu Maori Village sits on site of the original Maori settlement in the Rotorua district. This place is home to the Ngāti Whakaue tribe, who gifted the land on which the city of Rotorua was built. Ngati Whakaue is a sub-tribe of the Te Arawa waka (canoe) which journeyed from the Pacific homeland of Hawaiiki to New Zealand around 1350AD. The location was chosen for its lakeside setting and abundant geothermal energy, used for cooking, bathing and heating. Here you will find some fine examples of 19th century Maori woodcarvings. The Tudor style St. Faiths Church also sits within the village. Built in 1910, the interior features traditional Maori carvings and woven panels. There is also an amazing glass image in the church window of Jesus wearing a korowai (cloak) walking over Lake Rotorua.
Ng tebhaq yriry, uvqqra va n angheny pnivgl.