Hell's Gate - Mud Bath & Sulphur Spa

Experience the healing and rejuvenating powers of the world famous mud baths and Sulphur Spas at Hell's Gate.

Revered for its invigorating curative properties and once used by Maori warriors to soothe their battle-scarred bodies, the precious healing qualities of Hell's Gate are rooted in local myth and legend as well as science.

Allow the unique nutrient-rich thermal mud to gently exfoliate your skin as you lather your full body, before cleansing yourself with a soak in the Sulphur Spa.

Feel your aches and pains wash away as you relax and soak up the surreal view over the geothermal activity of Hell's Gate.

The magical healing qualities of Hell's Gate mud include:

• Strong affinity to moisture in the skin promoting regeneration of skin cells
• Detoxifying and purifying action when drying
• Highly active clay within the mud absorbs the excess oils and fatty secretioins from the skin
• The sulphur content of the mud kills bacteria and assists in the prevention of pimples and acne.

Courtesy Coach departures: Hell’s Gate provides a complimentary shuttle pick-up and drop-off, available from within the Rotorua central area. Bookings are essential. Please contact the tour operator to arrange after booking if required.

Summer 1st October to 31st March

Pick-up - Rotorua: 8:50am, 12:50pm, 4:50pm and 6:50pm.

Depart - Hell’s Gate:12.30pm, 4:30pm, 7.30pm and 9:00pm.

Winter 1st April to 30th September

Pick-up - Rotorua: 8:50am, 12:50pm and 3:50pm.

Depart Hell’s Gate: 12.30pm, 3:30pm and 6:30pm.