Hell's Gate: Explore Unique Geothermal Reserve in Rotorua with Maori Carving and Mud Baths
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180 Ratings
Tikitere
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Hell's Gate, a unique geothermal reserve in Rotorua. Explore the interactive geothermal walk, try Maori carving, and indulge in healing mud baths. Book your guided tour now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa - Combine all three of Hell’s Gate’s most popular experiences with this package. Take part in the guided or self-guided, interactive geothermal walk, before indulging in our geothermal mud baths and sulphur spas. It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget.
What's Included
- Choose between a Guided or Self-Guided Geothermal Walk
- Free Māori carving experience and access to the Mud Foot Pool
- Relax in the therapeutic Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas
What's Not Included
- Food & Drink
- Towels & Swimwear
Additional Information
Spend a few hours experiencing the wonders of Rotorua’s most unique geothermal reserve at Hell’s Gate. Take part in the guided or self-guided interactive geothermal walk, before trying your hand at Maori carving in the interactive carving house. Then indulge in our geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Maori have been using for centuries. It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget.
Complimentary guided tours depart daily, please see Hell’s Gate website for latest departure times.
- We recommend that women do not use our bathing facilities whilst pregnant. However, it is an individual’s choice and we recommend that you seek advice from your health professional if you are wanting to bathe.
- Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The minimum age for the Mud Bath is 2.5 years, and for the Sulphur Spa is 6 months.
- Children are considered those aged 5 -15. Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Location
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
351 State Highway 30
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(180 Ratings)
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Nina
Apr 18, 2024
An experience not to be missed. - We did the self-guided tour, the mud bath and sulphur pools. You can hire towels and swimsuits at $5 per piece. Lovely staff and very organised. The facility was well kept and clean. The walk was very interesting and easy to follow on the self-guided sheet. Loved all the different geo-thermal activity. The mud-bath was lovely and relaxing. The sulphur pool was again relaxing. We only went into the cold plunge pool up to our knees-we were chicken. It was a great experience and I would recommend it highly.
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Oceanseeker1028
Apr 17, 2024
Family Fun - I went with my husband and 2 kids, they had fun learning about the history and uses of each location during the self guided tour and playing in the mud afterwards!
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Francine_l
Apr 15, 2024
Mudding Out - The Mud bath, it was my first time and an experience I desired for s long time.
The rising cloud like steam emanating from the geysers was also fascinating to witness.
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Ommarparra
Apr 14, 2024
Hell's gate - Very interesting place with geysers and hot springs as well as interesting flora, a mud bathing area that makes it fascinating
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Hannah_h
Apr 9, 2024
Fabulous, amazing, relaxing and good for all the family! - This was a fascinating experience. Loved walking around the park felt out of this world! The spa experience was a great , fun and relaxed experience and the staff could not have been more lovely , funny and friendly! Word of warning though, wear old bathers as they will smell of egg for a while after 😂😂
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Mouzouris
Apr 9, 2024
2 for 1 - We did the experience which is the tour and the spa. Our guide was very passionate about what he was doing. You don’t have to do the guided tour but you learn a lot more I think. It was a little too long for us as at the end we were ready for the spa. You don’t have to stick around as a couple of people moved on at the end. The spa part was pretty cool. As noted in other reviews. They give you a good size bin to put all your valuables/clothes. You give it back to them to secure it and you get a bracelet with the # of the bin. You can go back to get anything you need from it anytime. Also when you’re done they have 4 more private rooms with shower that you can use in your own privacy. They are located at the end of the pools. Just in case anybody is really worried about changing etc in public. Would recommend doing it if you have plenty of time in Rotorua.
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Philomena_m
Apr 3, 2024
Healing mud - Mud baths and pools, I had taken some skin off the top of my foot quite sore and nasty almost healed the next day after coating in mud
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Sarg212
Mar 31, 2024
Take a walk back in time… - Take the guided walk! Our guide was phenomenal… the best part of our entire trip. He shared several family stories and brought to life Māori culture in the area. He taught us more than just about the geothermal pools, but the ecology of the forest, the legends surrounding the pools, and how previous generations of Māori used them. The mud bath was a luxury… my skin felt soft and smooth afterward. Definitely follow their advice about your jewelry and bathing suit!
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Natwhal
Apr 22, 2024
Very interesting tour - Very cool landscape and experience. The reserve was very interesting to walk around and the mud bath experience was fun and relaxing
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Erin_s
Apr 19, 2024
Beautiful! - Leon was an excellent guide with an incredible wealth of knowledge and jokes. The pools were also a fun, pretty streamlined experience
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