Hell's Gate Geothermal Park Tours and Activities

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.

Treat yourself to a 1-hour therapeutic mud bath and sulfur spa package at Hells Gate Geothermal Park. Located in one of Rotorua’s most active geothermal zones, Hells Gate features mud bath treatments that leave your body rejuvenated and skin smooth. Have the option to cool off with a dip in waterfall pools after your treatment, and enjoy the ease of round-trip hotel transfers.

Enter a world of bubbling mud and powerful geysers with admission to Hells Gate, a geothermal park in Rotorua. Once you’re in the Hells Gate park, you can follow a self-guided walkway through New Zealand’s most active geothermal field, pausing to explore interactive exhibits along the way. After the geothermal walk, take time to visit Hells Gate's native forest on a bush walk, listening for the sound of tropical birdcalls as you pass silver ferns and thick foliage.

Since the 1840s visitors have travelled to Hell’s Gate to experience the healing powers of our sulphur waters. Take the chance to relax and indulge in our naturally heated geothermal pools, renowned for their restorative properties. While you soak, take the opportunity to admire the native flora around you, you’ll soon feel rejuvenated inside and out.

Experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds above. More than just a place of myth and legend, this land has the power to heal and excite anyone who meets it, just as it’s done for centuries. Come and discover New Zealand’s most unique geothermal experience. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience.

Combine the experience of a guided or self-guided interactive tour through our geothermal reserve with a rejuvenating sulphur spa soak afterwards. After walking through the erupting waters and billowing steam of New Zealand’s most active geothermal landscape, your body will welcome the revitalising properties of our sulphur mineral water. Experience a taste of what Hell’s Gate has to offer.

Experience the Thermal Getaway Experience by visiting Rotorua in this unique 1 night 2 days tour covering Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Lady Knox Geyser, Champagne Pool, Mud Pool, Skyline Gondola & Luge Experience, Hell's Gate Excite Experience including Geothermal Walk, Geothermal Mud Baths and Sulphur Spas

Heading out from central Auckland and taking the State Highway you will soon find yourself getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big little city as you start to hit the lush green countryside. Come and see the history and beauty of the Lady Knox Geyser at 10.15am every day. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is a spectacular showcase of New Zealand’s most colourful and unique geothermal elements sculpted by thousands of years of volcanic activity. Hell's Gate Tikitere Experience Combine a guided or self-guided exploration of our geothermal reserve with a private mud and semi-private sulphur spa experience. Begin your visit by walking through the reserve, where you’ll see erupting waters, active mud volcanoes and land coral. Afterwards, enjoy a private mud bath and sulphur spa, experiencing the healing properties local Māori have been using for centuries. This is our premium and personalised experience where we showcase the very best Rotorua Thermal Wonderland has to offer.

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