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The Hell's Gate Experience
Visit New Zealand's most active geothermal reserve on a self-guided walk before enjoying a relaxing mud bath and spa.
What to expect
Combine all three of Hell's Gate most popular experiences with this package. Take part in the guided or self-guided interactive geothermal walk before indulging 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.
Includes geothermal walk which takes between one and one and a half hours, as well as Maori carving. Then bathe in our world-famous mud baths and soak in the sulphur spas and cool plunge pool.
What's included
- Geothermal walk
- Mud baths
- Sulphur spas
- Complimentary Maori carving
- Complimentary Cool plunge pool
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Note
- Due to changes in pH level and temperature, we have temporarily closed the foot pool experience.
Time
- Sessions run at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm every day.
Operating Hours
- Open everyday, except Christmas
- General operating hours (until 30th September 2024): Open daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm.
Duration
- 2.5 to 3 hours
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.
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
- Bookings are essential and subject to availability
What To Bring
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Clothes suited to the weather
- Comfortable footwear
- Sunscreen during summer
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Camera
