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.
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 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.
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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 Mitai Maori Village, located nearby.
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 Tamaki Maori Village.
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Mitai Maori Village.
Glenholme
If you're spending some time in Glenholme, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Racing Rotorua are top sights worth seeing.
- Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Lake Rotoiti
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Lake Tikitapu
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Kuirau Park
- Government Gardens
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Rotorua Night Market
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hamurana Springs
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Okareka
- Agrodome
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Paradise Valley Springs
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House