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.
Wheelchair accessible. 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. . 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.
Hell's Gate is located just outside of Rotorua's city centre. From the city simply travel east on State Highway 30. At approximately 5 minutes past the airport, you will turn right towards Whakatane. Hell's Gate is 3kms down this road.