Hell's Gate All-Inclusive: Walk, Mud Bath & Spa Tickets

About this experience

Hell's Gate All-Inclusive Tickets Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa offers you one of Rotorua's most distinctive natural experiences, combining dramatic volcanic landscapes with traditional Māori wellness practices. Located just outside Rotorua's city centre, this geothermal reserve features steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and New Zealand's largest hot waterfall, Kakahi Falls. Your all-inclusive experience includes a self-guided walk through the geothermal park, where you'll witness centuries of volcanic activity that have shaped this remarkable landscape. The highlight is the famous mud bath, a therapeutic ritual practised by Māori for over 800 years, followed by a soak in the sulphur spa pools. You can also try traditional Māori carving, adding a cultural dimension to your visit that connects you with Rotorua's indigenous heritage. The mud bath and mineral waters are renowned for their skin health benefits and therapeutic qualities. After your mud treatment, you can cool off in the plunge pool or continue relaxing in the sulphur spa to maximise the geothermal minerals' rejuvenating effects. Highlights Walk through steaming geothermal vents and bubbling mud pools shaped by volcanic activity Experience Kakahi Falls, the country's largest hot waterfall Enjoy the therapeutic mud bath, a Māori tradition spanning over 800 years Relax in sulphur spa pools rich in geothermal minerals Try traditional Māori carving suitable for all ages Cool off in the refreshing plunge pool after your spa treatments Plan Your Visit to Hell's Gate Arrive at least 15 minutes before your entry time for check-in and orientation. The complete experience allows plenty of time to explore the geothermal park and enjoy the spa facilities at your own pace. Bring swimwear and towels for the bathing portions, though changing rooms and lockers are provided onsite for your convenience. The facility offers wheelchair access to the spa areas, though the walking paths require off-road capable wheelchairs and assistance. Children as young as 2.5 years can enjoy the mud bath, while babies from 6 months can use the sulphur spa with adult supervision. A complimentary shuttle service is available but must be booked in advance to secure your pickup times. While you're exploring Rotorua's geothermal wonders, consider visiting the Te Puia Geothermal Park to see the famous Pōhutu Geyser, or experience the region's Māori culture through a traditional hangi feast and cultural performance.

Highlights

• Walk through a live geothermal reserve with steaming vents and mud pools
• Bathe beneath Kakahi Falls, New Zealand's largest hot waterfall
• Soak in the mud spa using traditional Māori wellness practices
• All-inclusive ticket covers the park walk, mud bath and spa
• Set just outside Rotorua's city centre for easy access

What is included

• Self-guided walk through the geothermal park
• Entry to Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve
• Access to the Mud Spa
• Mud bath experience

Before you go

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your entry time for check-in and orientation Swimwear and towels are required for bathing portions of the experience Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Complimentary shuttle service must be booked in advance Lockers and changing areas available onsite

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.