Hells Gate geothermal attraction is the home to a unique Rotorua Spa Experience - The historic MUD BATH AND SULPHUR SPA experience where Maori have been bathing in the geothermal muds and sulphur waters of Tikitere for more than 700 years and European settlers have been for more than 150 years.
Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Hells Gate Spa is a historic spa experience which features the geothermal mud baths that replicate the historic mud baths of 150 years ago and still uses the silky smooth grey geothermal grey mud from the geothermal park; and the sulphur spas that use the sulphur water from our 'Hurutini" pool.
This historic spa experience, unique in the world, will leave your skin clean and soft to touch which can last up to 6 weeks after the spa experience due to the amazing properties endowed in the geothermal mud and sulphur water by mother nature.
Experience the relaxation of our historic spa experience and understand why people seek it out to ease muscle and joint pain in these curative pools.
- Mud Bathing in the public areas
- Sulphur Spa bathing
Not Included
- Entry into the Hells Gate geothermal park
- Transport from the cruise ship to this attraction is not included in the ticket cost, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Instructions
- If you have booked for the geothermal walk or a package including the geothermal walk, we offer complimentary guided tours daily (subject to availability). These are approximately 1.5 -2 hours in duration and commence at 10:30am and 2:30pm. Alternatively, a self-guided map is provided on arrival. If you have booked a spa or mud bath experience, you can either bring your own bathing attire and towels or hire them at Hells Gate for $5.00 per item, subject to availability. We recommend you leave your jewelry in a safe place at your accommodation as the chemical makeup of our muds and waters will tarnish most jewelry. Please wait at least 24 hours before putting back on. The mud bath has a time-limit of 20 minutes once a day for health and safety reasons.
- Please bring suitable bathing cloths and a towel with you. There are also towels available for hire should you forget.
Restrictions
- There are strict health restrictions on persons taking the mud bathing option at Hells Gate. See their web site for details.
Experience Schedule Options | ||
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start time | end time | |
Any time of day | 00:00 | 00:00 |
Experience Prices (current) | |
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Adult price | NZ $90.00 |
Child price (5 to 15 yrs) | NZ $45.00 |
NOTE: Prices may vary depending on your Date of Travel.
Our Booking procedures quote the applicable prices before you commit to a Booking.
Will I be able to see the geothermal landscape if I do this option
No, the Spa and Mud bathing ticket does not cover the geothermal vally tour, if you want to do this as well then you need to book ticket TRG-T077.