Koutu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

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.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

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.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

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.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

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

Eat Street

Activities

Te Puia Entrance

TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL

AU$342
per adult
TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

AU$383
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,293
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

AU$310
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

AU$158
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
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Our pick of the best Koutu Hotel Deals

Red Rock Thermal Motel

Red Rock Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
109 Lake Road, Rotorua
The price is AU$132 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$132
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (358 reviews)
"I don’t know why people rated so low. It’s a little dated but for the price and the area it’s pretty good. Small hot spring pool is basically a private pool. The bed was clean and comfortable and had full kitchen available with cutlery and plates, cups microwave and oven. I would definitely recommend ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Red Rock Thermal Motel
ASURE Cleveland Rotorua

ASURE Cleveland Rotorua

3 out of 5
113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$143 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$143
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (427 reviews)
"This is my second time to book a room with them and they did not disappoont. The room is nice and clean with a cozy feel. Everything you need is there ready to be used. Staff is friendly and accomodating. Will book again soon! ❤️"

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

ASURE Cleveland Rotorua
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
67-69 Whittaker Road, Rotorua
The price is AU$104 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$104
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Book a stay at this beach holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline ...
8/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)
"Pools were great"

Reviewed on 20 July 2025

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
3 Bedroom House A 3 Frank St

3 Bedroom House A 3 Frank St

2 out of 5
3 Frank St, A, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
The price is AU$317 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$317
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this vacation home in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa are located nearby.
3 Bedroom House A 3 Frank St
Lakeside apartment with boat ramp & jetties

Lakeside apartment with boat ramp & jetties

Koutu
Stay at this apartment in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
Beautiful in every way
"Nice little place to stay with lots to offer, homely feeling."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

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Lakeside apartment with boat ramp & jetties
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

3 Frank St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
The price is AU$893 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$893
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this chalet in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa are located nearby.
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
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Other neighbourhoods around Koutu

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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.

Mangakakahi
Mitai Maori Village

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.

Kawaha Point
Rotorua Museum of Art and History which includes interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

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

Inner City
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Utuhina

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

Utuhina
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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.

Victoria
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park showing rides as well as a small group of people

Fairy Springs

While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.

Fairy Springs

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