Ohinemutu, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Ohinemutu is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 1,260. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,260 Population 1/sq mi density
1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
110.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Ohinemutu

Ohinemutu

Ohinemutu is a suburb in Rotorua, New Zealand. It includes a living Māori village and the original settlement of Rotorua. The organiser of a celebration for the area having been settled for 650 years said it has been continuously inhabited since 1365.

People

Population1,260
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain110.2 in/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Population1,260
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates-38.1500°, 176.2833°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation110.2 inches (2,798 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ohinemutu

Ohinemutu is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 1,260. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ohinemutu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 42°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below New Zealand avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average42°F (5°C)

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area1,009.6 sq mi (2,614.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.1500°S, 176.2833°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,517 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 146 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 118 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 36 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 74 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 72 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 107 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 141 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 129 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 78 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 55 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 47 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 26 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 132 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 106 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 75 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 111 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 54 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 110 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 139 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 102 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 80 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 93 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 76 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 19 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 30 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 35 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 79 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 97 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 105 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 125 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 140 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
June 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in
July 42°F (5°C) 6.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in

Ohinemutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 42°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Ohinemutu

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lynmore Primary School - - - -
Mokoia Intermediate School - - - -
Rotorua Lakes High School - - - -
Te Kura o Te Whakarewarewa - - - -
Rotokawa School - - - -
Owhata School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata - - - -
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ohinemutu

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Ohinemutu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barracks Museum
Rotorua Museum
Te Amorangi Museum
Wairoa Museum

Libraries in Ohinemutu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Friends of the Rotorua Public Library0.0
Rotorua District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ohinemutu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bok Shop
New CaMart
Newland Food Market
Rotorua Night Market
Super Save Rotorua

Hotels in Ohinemutu

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rydges Rotorua
Solitaire Lodge
Waiora Lakeside Spa Resort

Restaurants in Ohinemutu

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Sushi
Giovanni's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Kwang Chow restaurant
Mokoia Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Sequoia Eatery
Trail Kitchen

Cafes in Ohinemutu

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Air Stream
Annie's Bakery and Cafe
Ciabatta Cafe and Bakery
Eastwood
Grounded
La Bonne Bakery and Cafe
Papa's Cafe
Shadehouse Cafe
Smith & Co
The Coffee Club

Dentists in Ohinemutu

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lynmore Dental Care
Team Dental

Veterinaries in Ohinemutu

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Pet Vet

Gas Stations in Ohinemutu

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Bp
Caltex
Gull
Mobil
Z - Rotorua Truck Stop

Banks in Ohinemutu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rabobank

Golf Courses in Ohinemutu

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scion Tree Nursery Disc Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Ohinemutu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ohinemutu

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Whakatāne AirportWHKMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome-Small Airport
Galatea Airfield-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ohinemutu

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Of Christ
Saint Davids Presbyterian Church
Saint Marks Anglican Church
St. Peter's Anglican Church
Whakawerawera Anglican Church
Whakawerawera Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Ohinemutu

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ohinemutu.

Name Description
Wairere Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ohinemutu

What is the population of Ohinemutu?

Ohinemutu has a population of 1,260 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,009.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ohinemutu?

Ohinemutu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches.

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