Hells Gate Geothermal Park Entry

Discover one of nature’s wonders at the Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Spa. This geothermal field is known as the largest and most active in the Southern Hemisphere and you can explore the field on a tour of the reserve.

The reserve covers over 50 acres and you will see diverse plant life and scenery on the walk. Visitors can choose to between a self-guided walk with a map provided or join a guided tour of the park run twice a day. Allow 90 minutes to comprehensively see some of the hot water lakes, boiling hot pools and erupting waters.

Experience getting your hands dirty, and try your hand at Māori carving.

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Inclusions

• Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve Park Entry
• 1.5 hour guided tour or 1 hour self guided walk of the geothermal park
• Experience the geothermal features with a self guided walk or join a guided tour to learn about the history
• Features boiling hot pools and erupting waters with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees celsius
• Hot water lakes and sulphur crystals
• New Zealand's largest active mud volcano
• Southern Hemisphere's largest hot water falls
• Make your own souvenir to take home at Interactive Carving House

Exclusions

Mud Bath, Sulphur Spas

Operating Hours

• operating hours and days may vary. Please see the Hells Gate website for the latest information and to check the last entrance times
• Hells Gate is located at 351 State Highway 30 Tikitere Rotorua New Zealand approx 15 min from Rotorua city

Duration

• Allow 1 hour for self-guided walk or 1.5 hours for guided tour

What To Bring

• Clothes suited to the weather
• Comfortable footwear
• Sunscreen during summer
• Water bottle
• Hat
• Camera

Additional Information

• Complimentary guided-tours run daily at 10:30am and 2:30pm, subject to availability. Alternatively, a self-guided map is provided on arrival.
• Family passes are not offered by Experience Oz and will need to be purchased at the gate

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements