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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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.
Activities
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa
Our pick of the best Koutu Hotel Deals
ASURE Cleveland Rotorua
Great staff, enjoyed the mineral hot spa.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Red Rock Thermal Motel
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
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Went with my family - 2 young kids and a newborn. Kids loved the bunk beds so that won them over, plus the hot pools were lovely.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
Rydges Rotorua
Great location, it's right next to the living Maori village. We were lucky to have a 5th floor room facing the village so we saw a great Lazer show 1 night. We would definitely stay again. The pool and hot tubs were nice the pool is really warm which we liked. The room itself is really nice but the ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Absolutely loved staying here! Plenty of parking on the street, shower was lovely, bed was luxurious. Would be happy to stay again!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Koutu
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
Koutu Travel Guide
- Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Rotorua Hospital
- Agrodome
- Lake Rotoma
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
