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Auckland, New Zealand

Hells Gate and Te Puia Geothermal Valley Experience

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 13 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Private Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Why you’ll love this…

Experience the magical qualities of the nutrient rich mud pool at Hell’s Gate

Relax and rejuvenate yourself in the sulphur spa and cool plunge pool

See the towering water jets of Pōhutu Geyser and the valley's immense bubbling mud pools

Spot the iconic New Zealand kiwi bird at the nocturnal house and get insights into Māori heritage and historical uses of the land

Enjoy a traditional weaving tutorial to craft your own masterpiece

What we expect

On this comfortable private day tour from Auckland, explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and place at Te Puia. A place where mud pools bubble, geysers shoot steam high into the air and see iconic native kiwi birds in the viewing enclosure. Experience a traditional Hangi buffet lunch and traditional Māori concert combined to experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, and mud heals. Soak in hot steam, marvel at boiling mud pools at one of New Zealand’s most impressive geothermal wonderlands,...

✔Entrance fees
✔Guided tour
✔Private transportation
✔Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
✔Roundtrip transportation
✔Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔Driver guide
✔WiFi
✔Bottled water

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Geothermal pools may not be advised in case of Pregnancy, Low or High Blood Pressure, Mobility Problems, Active or Under Active Thyroid, Verruca/ Warts, Heart Conditions, Epilepsy, Skin diseases/disorders, Diabetes, Metal Pins/ Plates, Claustrophobia, Ear Infections, Cancer, Recent Surgery, or Sulfur Allergies

Know in advance:

The mud baths are suitable for children over the age of 2.5 years, whereas the Sulphur spas are suitable for children over the age of 6 months

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, bring a camera & any essential personal items

You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain

Being an active geothermal area with uneven terrain, sturdy footwear is recommended. Sandals, sandals, flip-flops, or high-heeled shoes are not suitable

Guests are advised to shower before entering the pools in order to remove any makeup, sunscreen or other products applied to the skin as we cannot confirm what is in each product and therefore if a reaction with the Sulfur will occur

The mud bath experience is controlled to a maximum of 20 minutes on the basis of safety

For the bathing experience, guests can choose to bring their own bathing attire and towels, or hire these items from Hell’s Gate at a small cost

Please remove all jewelry before entering the pools, as Hell’s Gate accepts no responsibility for tarnished jewelry

All infants must wear bathing suits or disposable diapers whilst bathing

It is important that children (as well as adults) drink water while bathing in order to keep hydrated