Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa Experiences

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  • Hell’s Gate mud spa is a historic New Zealand experience, where the healing properties of the geothermal mud and sulphur mineral water have been used by local Māori for over 800 years
  • The mud gently exfoliates the skin, and you'll leave rejuvenated and feeling fresh, ready for the rest of your New Zealand adventure
  • You can only experience the beauty, healing properties and awe-inspiring power of Hell's Gate in person!
  • Choose from 3 different experiences, the Geothermal Walk which includes Maori carving, the Geothermal Mud Bath and Spas or the Hells Gate Experience which includes the Walk, Carving Experience and the Mud Bath and Spas
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What to Expect from Hell's Gate Mud Spa

As you walk through native bush and clouds of geothermic steam, you’ll discover why this land has inspired myths and legends. Once used by Māori warriors to heal their battle-scarred bodies, visitors now use the nutrient-rich waters and mud to ease inflammation and arthritis, as well as rejuvenate the skin. This unique blend of awe-inspiring power and natural healing properties is a thing of cultural legend - having been used for over 800 years.

Come along and you’ll soon discover why Hell’s Gate is New Zealand’s most unique and active geothermal reserve and mud spa.

Hells Gate Geothermal Park hot pools
Once bathed in by Māori warriors, the mud and waters of Tikitere have soothed battle-scarred bodies for centuries
Hells Gate Geothermal Park Geyser
Take the chance to relax and indulge in our naturally heated geothermal pools, renowned for their restorative properties
Hell's Gate Rotorua
While you soak, take the opportunity to admire the native flora around you, you’ll soon feel rejuvenated inside and out
Mud Bath Hell's Gate Rotorua
Open and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa
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You'll also get to experience and see white mud for yourself at Hells' Gate
Hells gate mud bath
This is a great experience for couples to spend some time together
geothermal park hells gate
The geothermal park opens till 5.30pm in winter (7.30pm in summer) and the mud bath spa is open till 8.30pm in winter (10pm in summer)
geothermal park hells gate night view
Experience the mysterious beauty of the Hell's Gate Geothermal Park under the stars with our stunning night tour
Mud Bath Hell's Gate
Immerse yourself in the rejuvenating powers of nature's mud at Hell's Gate Geothermal Park's iconic mud bath
Mud Bath Hell's Gate whole view
Take in the breathtaking view of the iconic mud bath at Hell's Gate Geothermal Park, a natural wonderland like no other
Hell's Gate Mud Bath and Spa
Reconnect with nature and soothe your senses with a visit to the Hell's Gate Mud Bath and Spa
Entrance
Experience the tranquility and beauty of our mud bath from the moment you enter the gates at Hell's Gate Geothermal Park
Spa
Let the therapeutic mud of Hell's Gate Spa in Rotorua work wonders on your skin and muscles
Geothermal mud of Hell's Gate Spa
Let the natural geothermal mud of Hell's Gate Spa heal and rejuvenate your body and soul - photo credited by Hsin Yi
Mud bath
Unwind and rejuvenate with a mud bath and spa treatment at the Hell's Gate Mud Bath and Spa
Hell's Gate in Rotorua
Experience the healing power of geothermal mud and indulge in a spa day at Hell's Gate in Rotorua
Rotorua's geothermal landscape
Discover the beauty of Rotorua's geothermal landscape with the Hell's Gate Mud Bath and Spa

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