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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.
Only RAA members can book experiences. Discount has been applied.
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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
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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.
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