Koutu Travel 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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
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.
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 visit to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
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Rotorua: The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Koutu
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
Kawaha Point is well liked for many features, particularly its river views, spas and restaurants. Though there may not be top sights in Kawaha Point, consider stopping by Skyline Rotorua or Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, located 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.
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.
Fenton Street
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, a top place to visit.
- Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre
- Skyline Rotorua
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Polynesian Spa
- Lake Rotoiti
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Lake Tarawera
- Lake Rotorua
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Lake Tikitapu
- Rotorua Hospital
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua Night Market
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Lake Okareka
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Hamurana Springs
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Paradise Valley Springs
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance