Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas Experience

Indulge in the ancient tradition of the Hell’s Gate Mud Bath & Spas. Rejuvenate your body and soul with the unique mud bath and sulphur spas, while admiring the geothermal reserve.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 351 State Highway 30 - Discover the therapeutic and revitalizing benefits of the renowned mud baths and Sulphur Spas at Hell’s Gate. Purify and refresh your skin by applying our distinctive mud, followed by a cleansing soak in the sulphur spa. This calming experience will leave your body and spirit feeling rejuvenated. Towels and swimwear are…
What's Included
  • Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite
Additional Information

Experience the rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud bath & sulphur spas at Hell’s Gate. Used by local Maori for over 800 years, open and clean your skin by lathering it in the unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. While you relax, take the opportunity to admire the geothermal reserve. Your body and soul will…

Location
351 State Highway 30
State Highway 30
Hell's Gate is located just outside of Rotorua's city centre. From the city simply travel east on State Highway 30. At approximately 5 minutes past the airport, you will turn right towards Whakatane. Hell's Gate is 3kms down this road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sharon
May 21, 2026
Smells - We just did the walk , didn’t fancy playing in the mud . I would suggest that if you only wanted to do the walk , make sure you do it with a guide, otherwise just do the free ones in the township of Rotorua. We really enjoyed our wood carving with the lovely young man who was helping us .
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Kinyarcarew
May 15, 2026
Awesome - Great experience. We still smell like sulphur!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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Sandra_j
May 10, 2026
Hells Gate mud pools - This is a must do!✔️ a big check off my to-do list. This place feels like your on another planet, amazing experience to see nature doing her thing and hearing the traditional history by the guides Very much enjoyed the mud pools. Note to self; take old swimwear that you won’t take home, the sulphur smell won’t wash. I ended up leaving brand new togs 🩱 behind rather than smell 👃 out my entire suit case. But done let that put you off Great day for us
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G5404vglindam
May 2, 2026
A different experience - The mud spa was a really novel and fun experience—something quite different! The staff were great and made everything easy, and the facilities were clean and well set up. A top tip: definitely hire towels and swimmers, as the smell is quite strong and tends to linger. Overall, a unique and enjoyable experience.
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Roving60256511103
Apr 30, 2026
Great time - We had a really good time. We were alone in the mud spa so it was really funny. The sulphur spa is just in front of the geothermal park so that’s really beautiful. The staff is really nice !! Thank you very much. Just be careful if you have a sensitive skin (atopic) you could have some reactions.
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Janoq1506iv
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic experience. - This experience was amazing, it was pouring rain the whole time, imagine if it was a nice day.
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Sherpa53343590666
Apr 9, 2026
Fun and relaxing - My daughter and I loved the experience. Would definitely do it next time in NZ
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Hydeheath
Apr 9, 2026
Afternoon mud bath - Efficient check in, staff gave detailed instructions. Mud bath was fine, loved the hot pools. Showers were nice and warm
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Juiliag
May 18, 2026
Nice experience however no photos of us in mud baths - It was a good experience however we were told that someone would be available to take some photos of us and they were not so we got no photos of us in the mud baths
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565spencers
Apr 9, 2026
Overpriced and unprofessional staff - Left my jacket there. Needed. Wanted to charge me $40 for a $30 jacket to send it home to me. Complete extortion. Also I would advise not going in the sulfur pits as you will never get that smell out of your clothes. Unprofessional staff
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From $53
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).