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
Summer: 1 October - 31 March
- Geothermal Park opens daily from 8:30am - 6:30pm (last entry 5:30pm)
- Mud Bath Spa opens daily from 8:30am - 10pm (last entrance 8pm)
Winter: 1 April - 30 September
- Opens daily from 8:30am - 5:30pm (last entry 4:30pm)
- Mud Bath Spa opens daily from 8:30am - 8:30pm (last entrance 7pm)
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
Summer time: 1st October to 31st March
- Pick-up: 8:50am, 12:50pm, 4:50pm and 6:50pm
- Drop-off: 12.30pm, 4:30pm, 7.30pm and 9:30pm
Winter time: 1st April to 30th September
- Pick-up: 8:50am, 12:50pm and 3:50pm
- Drop-off: 12.30pm, 3:30pm and 6:30pm
What To Bring
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Clothes suited to the weather
- Comfortable footwear
- Sunscreen during summer
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Camera
Additional Information
- Free guided tours for Geothermal Walk are available daily at 9:30am and 1:30pm please arrive on time if you wish to join in on this experience
- 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
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
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
