Discover New Zealand’s most active geothermal park on a walk throughout the reserve before relaxing in the mud bath and sulphur spa.
Learn more about this amazing natural wonder and its healing powers as you walk around the reserve discovering its unique features including its boiling hot pools. After a 90 minute self-guided walk, head to the Hells Gate Mud Bath and Spa to experience the popular and historic spa for yourself.
The geothermal mud can be covered all over your skin whilst soaking in warm sulphurous waters for 20 minutes. Follow up with a cool shower to restore blood circulation. Finishing the experience with a gentle and relaxing sulphur mineral spa.
Book online today to experience the natural geothermal wonders of Hells Gate Geothermal Park.
Inclusions
- Hells Gate Park Entry, Mud Bath and Spa
- 1.5 hour guided tour or 1 hour self guided walk of the geothermal park
- Learn about the unique healing muds of Hells Gate and experience this for yourself
- The natural geothermal mud can be smoothed over the skin while relaxing in the warm sulphurous waters for 20 minutes
- Cool off in the shower which will restore blood circulation
- Relax and rejuvenate in the hot sulphur mineral spas for as like as you like!
- Experience the geothermal features with a self guided walk or join a guided tour to learn about the history
- Complimentary shuttle transfers from Rotorua area
- New Zealand's largest active mud volcano
- Southern Hemisphere's largest hot water falls
- Make your own souvenir to take home at Interactive Carving House
Operating Hours
- Between 11th June - 30th August 2021 open Friday 2pm - 8pm; Saturday 10am - 8pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm; Monday 10am - 4pm
- The Hell's Gate Mud Bath and Spa's last entry is 1.5 hours before closing time
- Hell's Gate Experience: on Friday and Saturday last entry is at 4pm. On Sunday last entry is at 3.30pm. On Monday last entry is at 1.30pm.
Duration
- Allow 1 hour for self-guided walk or 1.5 hours for guided tour
- Mud bath takes approx 20mins, followed by Sulphur Spa for as long as you want
Location
- Hells Gate is located at 351 State Highway 30 Tikitere Rotorua New Zealand approx 15 min from Rotorua city
Hotel Pickup
- Complimentary shuttle between Rotorua and Hells Gate
- Pick-up from Rotorua at 9.50am & 1.50pm
- Depart Hell's Gate at 1.50pm & 5.30pm
- Please note when booking a shuttle pick up, you are automatically booked onto the scheduled return
What To Bring
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Clothes suited to the weather
- Comfortable footwear
- Sunscreen during summer
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Camera
Additional Information
- Free guided tours are available daily at 10.30am and 2.30pm please arrive on time if you wish to join in on this experience. Please note between 11th June - 30th August 2021 the 10.30am guided tour is not available on Fridays
- Family passes are not offered by Experience Oz and will need to be purchased at the gate
- Complimentary transfers from most accommodation in Rotorua City, please advise in booking notes if you require transfers and call the operator (details will be on your voucher) once the booking has been made
- Please note between 11th June - 30th August 2021 the 9.50am pick up is not available on Fridays and the 1.50pm pick up is not available on Mondays
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
