Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Overview
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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
484 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mud & spa day
Beverley W,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience was wonderful. The staff were friendly and accommodated my friend who's mobility is limited. The mud pool was amazing and the thermal pool afterwards was relaxing. Our skin and hair feel fabulous today.
Must-see to do
RAKdec,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Amazing. Dementia Show constantly on the move Filthy smell but it's part of the show Mud baths to do but the benefits are questionable Carving workshop super good
Heaven at Hells!
David H,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 3 hours. We did the full experience, and Zia (tour guide) was his authentic, funny best. Great excursion. The mud treatment and spa was wonderful too. A really great trip.
Great experience highly recommend
L9202MLchristines,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience well organised. Friendly and helpful staff. We were there a couple of hours. Time in the mud is limited to 20 minutes for health reasons but time in the sulphur isn’t limited. Lovely and clean. Swimming costumes and towels available to rent at 5$each so very reasonable all clean and good quality. Highly recommend.
Well worth a look
JCandG,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Mud baths was a bit of fun and was welcome after the tour.
A very fun experience and very relaxing and soothing experience
7808525099,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun and very relaxing just be sure to wear an old bathing suit we really enjoyed it and came here with our family and friends
Great that you can hire...
Gerard M,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great that you can hire swimwear & towels reasonably priced. Staff very helpful in explaining how the experience works.
Absolutely amazing...
ataraz,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing experience- everyone enjoyed the mud baths & the Sulphur pools. Wish wexhad more rime to enjoy it fr a longer duration!
Relaxing experience.
OnAir38072842511,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, very relaxing. Enjoyed our self guided tour around the thermal pools. Surreal landscape..........
Tired old over priced
yoga4everybody,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The mud experience itself was a once in a lifetime opportunity, however the tired surroundings didn’t live up to the high price tag and ‘sausage factory’ set up. The pool was very dated and old, the area to allow the mud to dry was minimal and uninviting. The shower was clogged so water could not free drain. Overall, please spend some tourist money to give a much needed upgrade. The ticket area looks new and clean, but once you’ve paid your money, it’s all downhill. What a shame!
From NZ$90.00
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