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Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Explore the Southern Hemisphere's largest and most active geothermal field with a guided tour at Hell's Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Spa.
Only RAA members can book experiences. Discount has been applied.
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What to expect
As you walk through native bush and clouds of geothermic steam, you'll discover why this land has inspired myths and legends. Once used by Maori warriors to heal their battle-scarred bodies, visitors now use the nutrient-rich waters and mud to ease inflammation and arthritis, as well as rejuvenate the skin. This unique blend of awe-inspiring power and natural healing properties is a thing of cultural legend - having been used for over 800 years.
Take a guided or self-guided interactive tour of New Zealand's most active geothermal reserve. See erupting waters, an active mud volcano, land coral and a hot waterfall. Experience getting your hands and feet dirty in our healing mud foot pool or try your hand at Maori carving. Come along and you'll soon discover why Hell's Gate is New Zealand's most unique and active geothermal reserve and mud spa.
What's included
Geothermal walk
Complimentary Maori carving
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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.
Note
Due to changes in pH level and temperature, we have temporarily closed the foot pool experience. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Exclusions
Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas
Time
Sessions run at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm every day.
Operating Hours
Open everyday, except Christmas
General operating hours (until 30th September 2024): Open daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
Duration
Allow 1 hour for self-guided walk or 1.5 hours for guided tour
Location
Hell's Gate is located just outside of Rotorua's city centre at 351 State Highway, 30 Tikitere, Rotorua, New Zealand.
From the city simply travel east on SH30. At approximately 5 minutes past the airport, you will turn right towards Whakatane. Hell's Gate is 3kms down this road.
For ease, we also offer a shuttle service that can collect you from various stops around central Rotorua. Get in touch and we can help organise this. Bookings are essential and subject to availability.