Hell's Gate

Hell's Gate, known in Māori as Tikitere, is a geothermal park and mud spa on State Highway 30, about 15 km north-east of central Rotorua, owned by the Ngāti Rangiteaorere people. A walking track passes steaming lakes, boiling pools, a mud volcano and Kakahi Falls, a waterfall of hot water, and visitors can bathe in geothermal mud and sulphur pools.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–21:00

Hours checked October 17, 2026 · source hellsgate.co.nz

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon10:00–21:00

Tue10:00–21:00

Wed10:00–21:00

Thu10:00–21:00

Fri10:00–21:00

Sat10:00–21:00

Sun10:00–21:00

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Hell's Gate?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–21:00.

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