Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Overview
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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‘s Included
Bathe in Mud Bath & Sulphur Spas
Food and drinks
Swimwear and Towels available to hire onsite
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Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Operated by Hells Gate Geothermal Reserve and Mud Spa
Reviews
364 reviews
Relaxing experience
Jennifer B,
Mar 10, 2025
4.00Putting the mud on was fun and the pools were relaxing. Expect to be smelling of sulphur for a day or so after
Awesome
Rowena D,
Mar 2, 2025
4.00Totally professional staff,clean and most importantly it feels secluded even with others around the baths We were told over social media sites,smell was horrible, wouldn't leave our skin for days.This must turn people away .The smell is sulfur, but you wash immediately. Our group had no such experiences & so happy we went anyway.Awesome .
Relaxing Day, Highly Recommend!
anthouard,
Feb 15, 2025
5.00It’s true that your silver jewelry will tarnish. We only waited the minimum 24 hrs and our jewelry tarnished. We should have waited 48 hrs or longer as recommended. The baths were GREAT and the 20 minute’s allotted for the mud bath was sufficient, especially with the unlimited use of the hot tubs. Our guided tour of the hot springs with “Evee” was amazing. She is fun, very knowledgeable and open to questions. She also shared a lot of Māori culture with us. (Try to get Eve’s tour if you can!)
Mud Bath to linger
Steven M,
Jan 27, 2025
5.00Be prepared for your swimmers to really smell of sulphur for weeks after using them in the mud bath. Also the sulphur smell lingers in your skin for several showers and several days. But I highly recommend it as an experience.
Wonderful experience at a beautiful spa.
Ernest E,
Jan 21, 2025
5.00First class. Loved the surroundings, the staff and the treatments we had. The five geo thermal baths were an excellent way to spend a couple of hours in as we paid for the Deluxe Package. High recommend this spa.
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