Hell’s Gate Mud Bath and Spas

Come experience a land where myth and legend come to life, where the earth boils, mud heals, and steam disappears into the clouds above.

Brought to life by Rūaumoko, our land has inspired stories and excited visitors since the dawn of time. Around every turn you’ll experience something different – from cooking pools and steaming cliffs, to the largest hot waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. Witness the mud volcano eruptions and land coral which grows day-by-day, and you’ll see first-hand why this place is called Hell’s Gate. It’s more than just mud or steam, it’s a place of inspiration.

Once bathed in by Māori warriors, the mud and waters of Tikitere have soothed battle-scarred bodies for centuries. To this very day our nutrient-rich water relaxes the body, while our mud gently exfoliates the skin. Take the time out to experience this healing for yourself, with a soak in the sulphur pool and full body mud coverage. You’ll leave rejuvenated and fresh, ready for the rest of your adventure.