Koutu Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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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Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
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Other neighbourhoods around Koutu
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park 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 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.
- Polynesian Spa
- Skyline Rotorua
- Lake Rotoiti
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Mitai Maori Village
- Lake Tarawera
- Eat Street
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Lake Tikitapu
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Kuirau Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Agrodome
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Government Gardens
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Hamurana Springs
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance