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Hell's Gate - Mud Bath & Sulphur Spa

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Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa at New Zealand’s only geothermal mud spa!

Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa at New Zealand’s only geothermal mud spa!

Highlights

  • Experience the magical qualities of the nutrient rich mud pools at Hell's Gate
  • Relax and rejuvenate yourself in the Sulphur Spas and cool plunge pool
  • Used by local Māori for over 800 years ago, rooted in local myth, legend and science
  • Promote good skin health and overall well-being
  • Soak up stunning views over the amazing geothermal reserve

Experience the healing and rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud baths and Sulphur Spas at Hell’s Gate.

Allow the unique nutrient-rich geothermal mud to gently exfoliate your skin as you lather your full body, before cleansing yourself with a soak in the Sulphur Spa.

Revered for its invigorating curative properties and once used by Māori warriors to soothe their battle-scarred bodies, feel your aches and pains wash away as you relax and soak up the surreal view over the geothermal activity of Hell’s Gate.

Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience.

Adult $79.00
Child $39.50 (5 - 15 years)
Family $199.00 (2 Adults + 4 Children)

What's included

  • Enjoy a relaxing and therapeutic Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa at New Zealand’s only geothermal mud spa!

Duration

  • Allow approximately 90 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Hells Gate is located approximately 25 minutes from Rotorua City on SH30. Full driving instructions are provided on your booking confirmation.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Infants 0 - 4 years go FREE.

    Courtesy Coach departures: Hells Gate provides a complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off, available from within the Rotorua central area. Bookings are essential. Please see the Hells Gate website for the latest timetable and to contact the tour operator to arrange a shuttle if required.

  • Hells Gate provides a complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off, available from within the Rotorua central area. Bookings are essential. Please see the Hells Gate website for the latest timetable and to contact the tour operator to arrange shuttle if required.

    You can bring your own swimsuits and towel, or swimsuits, shorts, and towels can be hired at reception for $5.00 per item. These items are commercially laundered after each use. Swimsuits are also available for sale, subject to availability.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Haiyang Wang from China wrote on 04 September 2019

完美体验

非常棒的一次体验,尤其泥浆浴,与众不同

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Ken from China wrote on 03 March 2018

图片跟实际严重不符

泥浆浴只有20分钟却要收75刀 完全不可理喻

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Rudy Parocha from New Zealand wrote on 15 August 2019

great relaxing experience

we love it and we love the friendly staff, our first time but at least we are looked after well

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Alison Allardice from New Zealand wrote on 28 May 2021

Expensive

I loved the experience but thought it was very expensive for what it was,

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kristameakins from Australia wrote on 08 June 2021

Amazing and relaxing in mud and sulfer baths

Multiple different temperature baths, friendly staff and a relaxing and super enjoyable experience. Make sure you take old swim wear as you will never get the smell completely out after your done.

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