We were in Rotorua with our Grandchildren Ayden and Liam and on our route was Ohinemutu.

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I think they were pretty taken by the steam coming out of the gutters and the lakefront.

There was a huge crowd set up for a special event where the last remaing Maori Battalion member was being honoured on the Marae and was being presented with a medal by the Italians. A great occasion and there was a special Marque set up  with chairs everywhere you looked.

There was a small party from the NZ Army there too representing the NZ Armed Forces.

We had a brief look around St Faiths Church on the lakefront and thought we’d make head into town but its a lovely tranquil spot and the steam and heat from the bores and water makes it a special place.

There is free parking for Motorhomes just along from there towards the city so its an easy walk and well worth doing.

For a look at our last trip here and some interiors of the church go here.

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Some of the interesting housing

Ayden, Liam and Fiona heading down to the Church

From up at the main Rd.

Liam and Ayden having fun down at the Domain

Fun at the Waterfront domain.

There was a big fun fair entertainment thing happening in the domain so the boys had a ride on the small cars to finish off the morning before lunch.