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Rotorua: Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

4.4972067 out of 5 stars
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4.4972067 out of 5 stars
179 reviews
Activity provider:Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
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Rotorua: Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
4.4972067 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4972067 out of 5 stars
179 reviews

Enter a world of bubbling mud and powerful geysers at Hells Gate, Rotorua’s most active geothermal park. Enjoy a self-guided walk to marvel at unique geothermal wonders and interactive opportunities.

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Duration 1 hour
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Anit – New Zealand

Engaging, informative and entertaining tour in a location where culture and geology is intertwined 😊

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Chay Yat – Singapore

The walk around the entire Geothermal plain was fascinating. Though the smell of the sulphur is alittle overwhelming, but still bearable. Be prepared to take alot of photos of the what nature has to offer.

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Highlights

  • Discover Rotorua’s most active geothermal park
  • Marvel at unique geothermal wonders up close
  • Join a morning or afternoon guided tour with a local guide
  • Walk through the heart of a geothermic field
  • See steaming fumaroles, hot water lakes, and sulfur crystals and deposits

Full description

Discover Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa (Tikitere) in Rotorua. Join a guided walking tour around one of the most active geothermal sites in New Zealand. Get to know the reserve and see New Zealand's largest active mud volcano.
Located an approximately 15-minute drive from central Rotorua, arrive at Hell's Gate to start exploring the site's extensive history. Explore independently with an included map, or join a guided walk (subject to availability).

Hell's Gate boasts New Zealand's largest active mud volcano, the Southern Hemisphere's largest hot waterfalls, and even examples of land coral. See boiling hot pools and erupting waters with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius.

Includes

  • 1.5-hour guided tour (available at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM).
  • Map for geothermal walk
  • Complimentary Māori carving
  • Entry ticket
  • Rain cape (available to purchase onsite)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Hell’s Gate is located just outside of Rotorua’s city center. From the city, simply travel east on SH30. Approximately 5-minutes past the airport, turn right towards Whakatane. Hell’s Gate is 3 km down this road.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Smoking
  • Drones

Know before you go

  • The geothermal walking route takes about 1 hour to complete
  • This is an all-weather activity. The geothermal park is at its best when it is raining
  • Children must be aged 12 and over to participate in the carving
  • The guided tour, Māori carving, and mud foot pool are subject to availability

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 179 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Anit – New ZealandApril 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Engaging, informative and entertaining tour in a location where culture and geology is intertwined 😊
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Chay Yat – SingaporeApril 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The walk around the entire Geothermal plain was fascinating. Though the smell of the sulphur is alittle overwhelming, but still bearable. Be prepared to take alot of photos of the what nature has to offer.
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Joanna – United StatesMarch 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Interesting self guided walk. Excellent map and descriptions of the different geothermal pools

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Activity provider:Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa

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