Koutu Travel Guide

Rotorua

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 showing forest scenes

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 which includes indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

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 featuring markets and night scenes

Eat Street

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

Eat Street

Things to do

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Rp2.704.416
per adult
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

Rp743.038
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Rp1.825.481
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk

Rp627.811
per adult
Rotorua: Waimangu Volcanic Valley Ticket & Self-Guided Walk
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rp434.638
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Agrodome Farm Tour with Show and Produce Tasting

Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

Rp627.811
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
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Top hotels in Koutu

ASURE Cleveland Rotorua

ASURE Cleveland Rotorua

3 out of 5
113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.394.459 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
Rp1.394.459
Rp1.603.628 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
Gem of a place to stay
"The room was absolutely lovely, well set out with lots of space for mobility bound travelers. Personally, I would have liked to have a lamp in the room but left the bathroom light on so I could see to go to bed and when I woke during the night. The only issue I had was the floor in the shower as ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

ASURE Cleveland Rotorua
Red Rock Thermal Motel

Red Rock Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
109 Lake Road, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.073.677 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.073.677
Rp1.234.729 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
67-69 Whittaker Road, Rotorua
The price is Rp971.265 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp971.265
Rp1.116.955 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 Rotorua ...
8/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
"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

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

2 out of 5
3 Frank St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
The price is Rp1.982.173 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp1.982.173
Rp2.279.499 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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
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 Rp3.311.880 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp3.311.880
Rp3.808.662 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Polynesian Spa are located nearby.
3 Bedroom House A 3 Frank St
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.486.613 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.486.613
Rp1.709.624 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast buffet. Large, spacious facility with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff for a reasonable price. It doesn’t get any better."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Rydges Rotorua
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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 featuring 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 featuring 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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