Koutu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Activities
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Our pick of the best Koutu Hotel Deals
Cleveland Thermal Motel
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Red Rock Thermal Motel
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Beautiful lakeview & 6 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms & Renovated & Close to Rotorua CBD
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Lakeside apartment with boat ramp & jetties
Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025
Rydges Rotorua
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Koutu
Ohinemutu
Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.
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.
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Kuirau Park
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Lake Tikitapu
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance