Koutu Travel Guide

Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

5/5(8 reviews)

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

5/5(21 reviews)

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

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

Eat Street
Rotorua which includes indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

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

Mitai Maori Village

Things to do

Blue Springs

Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

Rp8.762.254
per adult
Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

Rp3.349.128
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

Rp4.858.183
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

Rp1.168.301
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rp1.703.772
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

Rp1.119.621
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
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Top hotels in Koutu

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
2.5 out of 5
67-69 Whittaker Road, Rotorua
The price is Rp771.900 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
Rp771.900
Rp887.665 total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and St. Faith's ...
8/10 Very Good! (230 reviews)
"Loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Red Rock Thermal Motel
Red Rock Thermal Motel
3.5 out of 5
109 Lake Road, Rotorua
The price is Rp964.960 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp964.960
Rp1.109.704 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
"It was great and easy access for me in the area it was in. Didn`t get chance to check out he hot tub this time but was OK last time."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Red Rock Thermal Motel
Cleveland Thermal Motel
Cleveland Thermal Motel
3 out of 5
113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.243.671 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp1.243.671
Rp1.430.187 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (424 reviews)
"Free assigned parking, clean, comfy bed, outdoor pool, hot mineral pools, coin operated laundry, close to everything. Entry a little annoying as you have to double back off the main road but no big deal."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Cleveland Thermal Motel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.455.098 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
Rp1.455.098
Rp1.673.363 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely, helpful staff. Very comfortable room"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is Rp1.054.308 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.054.308
Rp1.212.454 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome stay, very clean and friendly staff. Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
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 Rp1.263.634 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp1.263.634
Rp1.453.184 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Smelled SO strong of sulfur constantly but good location and breakfast was awesome. Great service overall and easy parking!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 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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