Rotorua must-see attractions,
Hells Gate Geothermal Park
Enjoy a tour of the geothermal park, a must-visit on your trip to Rotorua!
Known as the most active geothermal reserve in New Zealand, Hell's Gate is located about 15 minutes from downtown Rotorua, and you can observe various geothermal phenomena such as boiling mud volcanoes and hot waterfalls. Walk through the park with a guide and hear various information and interesting stories about the area!
Where legends live and breathe,
Maori healing place
Hell's Gate is not just a tourist destination, but is known to have deep historical and cultural ties to the Maori people. The Maori have been treating warriors with sulphur springs and mud for over 800 years, and they have also considered this area sacred ground, so why not take a tour of Hell's Gate, steeped in Maori legend, with a guide?
Mysteries of nature
At Hell's Gate, you can observe a unique natural landscape. See New Zealand's largest active volcano, hot steam rising from the ground, sulphur crystals and sediments, hot pools of water over 100 degrees Celsius, and eruptive activity!
Maori Carving Experience
Learn traditional wood carving techniques from a Maori craftsman. Maori carving is an art form that expresses the history and identity of the tribe, and you can carve patterns that have various meanings!
Meeting Point:
Hell's Gate
351 State Highway 30, Tikitere, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
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Meeting time:
10:30 PM / 2:30 PM
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your selected time.
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa