Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Experience the rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud bath & sulphur spas at Hell’s Gate. Used by local Maori for over 800 years, open and clean your skin by lathering it in the unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. While you relax, take the opportunity to admire the geothermal reserve. Your body and soul will feel revitalized after this soothing experience.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operating days and hours may vary, please see the Hell’s Gate website for latest updates and last entrance times.

We recommend that women do not use our bathing facilities whilst pregnant. However, it is an individual’s choice and we recommend that you seek advice from your health professional if you are wanting to bathe.

Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

The minimum age for the Mud Bath is 2.5 years, and for the Sulphur Spa is 6 months.

Children are considered those aged 5 -15. Under 4s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Experience the healing and rejuvenating powers of the world-famous mud baths and Sulphur Spas at Hell’s Gate. Open and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa. Your body and soul will feel revitalised after this soothing experience. Towels & swimwear can be hired at reception on arrival, or you are more than welcome to bring your own.

What‘s Included

Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas

Food and drinks

Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite

Options

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Reviews

4.40

475 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

318

Awesome experience
eleanork649,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience. We booked on tripadvisor and got a great deal. We were well in need of some rejuvenation after parkrun and mountain biking. The admission price was fair. We stayed for about 2 hours. The mud pools have a 20min time limit but the other pools do not have a time limit. There were not too many people which was great. The staff were all lovely and explained everything clearly. We had also booked a 12.30pm start time but arrived 45min early which was not a problem (we were kindly let in early). The facilities were excellent and well maintained. Overall this was a unique experience which we look forward to doing again.
Great experience!
hillart2023,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a unique experience overall, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Most enjoyable.
Great experience!
V9989HZarianeb,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
That was a cool experience with the mud bath! It was really fun. The free guided tour was also very interesting and if it takes too long with kids, you can just leave it in between. Be sure to wear old clothes on the day, they smell a bit “strict” afterwards. Be sure to take rental swimsuits/trousers or old bikini - the smell and color won't go out anymore... have fun!
Well run, fun but also relaxing.
Wendy T,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really cool experience. Well run, staff were helpful and polite. The mud pools were fun and was just the right amount of time. Then soaking in the hot pools afterwards was lovely.
Outstanding service
carolynned2026,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous time at experiencing the mud baths as a family. The staff were most attentive and helped immensely with our daughter who requires a wheelchair for mobility.
Mud glorious mud
cubbyseal,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Does what it says on the tin and does it well! Unique and not to be missed. Decent value and a fun experience, however be careful with jewellery, sun glasses, etc which can easily get tarnished.
Great guided tour
tbjhill,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very educational and hilarious experience. Liam our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and purposes of each pool, but also very personable and quite funny. Not gonna lie, smell of sulfur takes a while to get used to, if at all, but talk about making your skin feel refreshed!
A great day out
Compass47560164521,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely great day we did the guided tour (which is included in the price!) Liam our guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The mud bath and spa were great and the carving experience the icing on the cake!
Great fun
Voyager825745,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great place. Lovely sitting in the mud, taking photos then chilling in the pool. I still smelt of sulphur 2 days later, but it was worth it.
take the guided tour! It's great!
StefAH59,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booked the entry and spa ticket. We decided to do the free guided tour at 2.30pm and were pleasantly surprised by a two hour guide around the area. LILLI was our guide and made the tour fun and interesting. She gave us a bit of science, history, and culture in a relaxed & informative manner. We really enjoyed the tour. We also enjoyed the "spa" experience after. You cover yourself with mud, let it dry then rinse. You also get time to lounge in the sulphur pools then wash off in a cold plunge. Good fun. 👍 well worth a visit - you need 4 hours or so.