Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park Tours & Attractions

Spend a few hours experiencing the wonders of Rotorua’s most unique geothermal reserve at Hell’s Gate. Take part in the guided or self-guided interactive geothermal walk, before trying your hand at Maori carving in the interactive carving house. Then indulge in our geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Maori have been using for centuries. It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget.

Complimentary guided tours depart daily, please see Hell's Gate website for latest departure times.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

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.
Duration: 1 hour.

Take a guided or self-guided tour of New Zealand’s most active geothermal reserve, walking amongst erupting waters, an active mud volcano and land coral. Experience getting your hands dirty and try your hand at Māori carving. You’ll soon discover the legends and myths behind Hell’s Gate.

Complimentary guided tours depart daily, please see Hell's Gate website for latest departure times.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

If you’d like to experience something really unique, very special and only available in Rotorua, New Zealand – then let us guide you on an amazing journey to Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park.

Combine all three of Hell’s Gate most popular experiences with this 3 hour package. Take advantage of the self-guided interactive geothermal walk (map is provided on arrival) before indulging in the geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Māori have been using for centuries.

It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget!

* Times may vary or alter to suit the arrival of the cruise ship *
* Gold Qualmark Tour Operator *
* Full refund if ship doesn't make it into port *
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Start your adventure with a hotel pickup at SkyCity Hotel, Auckland CBD, between 5:45 AM and 6:00 AM. Our friendly ENZOY TOURS drivers, in clearly marked vehicles, will ensure your day begins smoothly. Be ready at the pickup point 10 minutes prior.

If needed, we'll pick up additional tourists from Hamilton City before reaching Tirau. This charming town, known for its unique corrugated iron sculptures, is a perfect spot for a 15-minute coffee break and photos.

At iSite Rotorua, board a 9:50 AM shuttle to Hell's Gate Geothermal Park. Explore geothermal wonders on a self-guided walk, and enjoy a mud bath or sulphur spa. Lunch is available at Hell's Gate before returning on the 1:30 PM shuttle.

Rejoin your group for a Rotorua highlights tour, then enjoy a 15-minute break at Mercer. Return to SkyCity Auckland around 6:00 PM.
Duration: 12 hours.

On this comfortable private day tour from Auckland, experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds above. Soak in hot steam, marvel at boiling mud pools and watch a geyser erupt in spectacular fashion at one of New Zealand’s most impressive geothermal wonderlands. This land has the power to heal and excite anyone who meets it, just as it’s done for centuries. Come and discover New Zealand’s most unique geothermal experience at Wai-O-Tapu thermal wonderland and Hell’s Gate mud spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience.
Duration: 13 hours.

Thermal Getaway hosts unique insights for travellers wanting to experience a fulfilling and enriching journey that will create lasting memories. Uncover under cave wonders, geothermal hotspots, discover vibrant cities and be immersed in the awe-inspiring Māori heritage that holds a special bond with this ancient land. A huge range of family attractions and adrenaline activities, as well as peaceful nature-based experiences that will get you back in touch with the real world. Come and discover New Zealand’s most unique geothermal experience on this luxury private tour.
Duration: 4 days.

Explore the magical worlds of Hobbiton and Rotorua.
Set out on an immersive tour across the North Island of New Zealand, where every stop offers a riveting story of breathtaking scenery and diverse cultural offerings. From Hobbiton's fanciful vistas to Rotorua's geothermal delights, every part of this diverse land has a unique story.
Explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, a strange place on Earth where boiling geysers and bubbling mud pools abound. Experience the vibrant Maori culture, where customs coexist peacefully with the environment and provide a deep understanding of New Zealand's history.
Experience the charm and fascination that characterise New Zealand's unmatched beauty and cultural legacy firsthand by setting out on a doubled trip across these famous places.
Duration: 12 hours.