Rotorua District

Stepping into Hell's Gate Geothermal Park in Rotorua felt like entering a prehistoric world. This place is an absolute must-visit! The guided tour, which was nothing short of excellent. Seeing the steaming fumaroles, the boiling mud, and the raw power of the landscape up close was a truly epic experience—nature at its most fierce and beautiful. But the real magic happened afterwards at the mud spa. After exploring the active thermal park, dipping into the geothermal mud baths and sulphur spas was pure heaven. It was superbly refreshing to soak in the warm, nutrient-rich waters while looking out over the misty, unique landscape. What I loved most is how inclusive it is. It really is suitable for all age groups; my whole family, from the elders to the little ones, had a fantastic time. It is the perfect blend of education, adventure, and pure relaxation. If you are in Rotorua, do not miss Hell's Gate. It is an experience for the soul!

amazing experience to relax and rejuvenate! this is my 2nd time and would love to come back again ♥️♥️♥️

suggest to factor 3 hours including checking in, resting between each activity - showering at the end. i went there at 8.45 and start walking in with the staff at about 8.50. i finished showering at the end and walked out for my next itinerary at 11.30. If i had known that i should have factored more times to it, i would have done so. go there early morning like me and you kinda pretty mcuh get the whole space for yourself!

it was fun activity after a hike. the hot water soothes the body ache from the hike. the pools and shower area are clean. the staff are nice and helpful.

It was safe, professional and so much fun. They knew what they were absolutely doing at all times and we never doubted that they would take absolute good care of us. Highly recommend this activity!

the rapids were rapid but the guides were very detailed and reassuring in their instructions during the brief. wasn't cold too because they provided layers and booties. really have to just bring along swimwear to wear inside and a towel to dry off after.

Zoey and Ellie were fantastic guides! I really appreciate their enthusiasm in bringing our group around and made me feel included, especially as a solo traveller. Learnt a lot about glow worms from Zoey since she led our group.

My family and I love the tour in overall. our tour guide, she was so professional and friendly (8:10 am 7/12). we are blessed with the good nice weather. i recommend to go in the morning, as it’s not that hot during summer.

I'm a Korean tourist and signed up for this program because I'm interested in Māori culture. From the pickup, the friendly driver explained the program's background and itinerary, which made me look forward to it. Everything went smoothly as scheduled upon arrival, from the welcome greeting and Māori cultural activities to the performance and dinner. Above all, I appreciated the pride they have in their culture and the respect they showed for the tourists who came to experience it. The explanations were also given at a relatively slow pace. During dinner, they identified the tourists from each country and sang representative songs from those countries – their talent was amazing! I support their efforts to preserve their traditions while coexisting with the world! I’m a tourist from Korea and joined this program to experience Māori culture. Everything went smoothly from the pickup to the welcome, cultural activities, performance, and dinner. The pride they showed in their culture and the respect for visitors were truly impressive. I especially loved the dinner time when they sang songs from each guest’s country — such a wonderful touch!