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Hells Gate Geothermal Park Entry

Explore the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most active geothermal field with a guided tour at Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Spa.
Hells Gate Geothermal Park Entry

Highlights

  • Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve Park Entry

  • Boiling hot pools and erupting waters

  • New Zealand's largest active mud volcano

  • Make your own souvenir to take home

  • Tour of the geothermal park

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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
  • Get hands on with the geothermal mud or get your feet dirty in the mud foot pool
  • Make your own souvenir to take home at Interactive Carving House

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

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