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

Warriors paddling the ancient war canoe

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

฿3,313
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Blue Springs

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

฿17,645
per adult
Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,744
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

฿9,783
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

฿5,490
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

฿2,353
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
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Top hotels in Koutu

Red Rock Thermal Motel
Red Rock Thermal Motel
3.5 out of 5
109 Lake Road, Rotorua
The price is ฿1,933 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿1,933
฿2,223 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (352 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
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
2.5 out of 5
67-69 Whittaker Road, Rotorua
The price is ฿1,718 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿1,718
฿1,976 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (232 reviews)
"Thanks for having us stay. Such a great place. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Cleveland Thermal Motel
Cleveland Thermal Motel
3 out of 5
113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,492 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,492
฿2,865 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (425 reviews)
"Really nice stay. Mineral pools and heated pool were a great addition. Everything seemed pretty new and the staff were friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Cleveland Thermal Motel
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 ฿6,172 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿6,172
฿7,097 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and DriftKartz are located nearby.
3 Bedroom House A 3 Frank St
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,239 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,239
฿3,725 total
14 Jul - 15 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)
"Nice and clean, good size rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,112 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,112
฿2,429 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Was only there for one night but it perfectly met our needs."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Koutu

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Ohinemutu

Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.

Ohinemutu
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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

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