Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Overview
Experience the rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud bath & sulphur spas at Hell’s Gate. Used by local Maori for over 800 years, open and clean your skin by lathering it in the unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. While you relax, take the opportunity to admire the geothermal reserve. Your body and soul will feel revitalized after this soothing experience.
What's Included
- Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas
- Food and drinks
- Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite
Meeting Location
351 State Highway 30
Tikitere, Rotorua 3074, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience the healing and rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud baths and Sulphur Spas at Hell’s Gate. Open and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience. Towels & swimwear can be hired at reception on arrival, or you are more than welcome to bring your own.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- We recommend that women do not use our bathing facilities whilst pregnant. However, it is an individual’s choice and we recommend that you seek advice from your health professional if you are wanting to bathe.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The minimum age for the Mud Bath is 2.5 years, and for the Sulphur Spa is 6 months.
- Children are considered those aged 5 -15. Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operating days and hours may vary, please see the Hell’s Gate website for latest updates and last entrance times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-27395P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas.
- Food and drinks.
- Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- We recommend that women do not use our bathing facilities whilst pregnant. However, it is an individual’s choice and we recommend that you seek advice from your health professional if you are wanting to bathe.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The minimum age for the Mud Bath is 2.5 years, and for the Sulphur Spa is 6 months.
- Children are considered those aged 5 -15. Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hell’s Gate Mud Bath & Spas will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas
- Food and drinks
- Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- We recommend that women do not use our bathing facilities whilst pregnant. However, it is an individual’s choice and we recommend that you seek advice from your health professional if you are wanting to bathe.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- The minimum age for the Mud Bath is 2.5 years, and for the Sulphur Spa is 6 months.
- Children are considered those aged 5 -15. Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operating days and hours may vary, please see the Hell’s Gate website for latest updates and last entrance times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
