#Hells Gate Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Geological Sites
Address:
351 State Highway 30, Tikitere, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+64-7-3453151
Hell gate is a 30-minute drive from Rotorua. If you take a taxi for about 50NZD, Hell Gate is the same group as Wai Ora Spa. The difference is that Hell Gate is mainly a geothermal park and mud bath, while Wai Ora Spa mainly uses The hotel is predominant.
The difference between Hell Gate and Polynesian Spa is that Hell Gate only accepts individual passengers, while Polynesian Spa is more convenient in the city, except for individual tourists. There are 2 hot springs in Hell Gate, one is a mud bath and the other is a geothermal hot spring. All of them are more than one hour long.
Transportation: Hell Gate has a fixed shuttle bus to and from Rotorua every day. Note, not to the hotel shuttle, oh, to the fixed bus station, etc., not far from YHA there is a Bus station
website: www.hellsgate.co.nz
Tips: 1. mud bath regulations can not exceed 20 Minutes, because the mud has a strong cleaning effect, too long time will easily lead to skin water loss
2. All jewelry must be removed, because this is a natural geothermal hot spring, will cause oxidation of gold and silver jewelry
3. It is recommended to bring your own towels. The towels and swimsuits inside are for a single charge. It is best to bring a swimsuit with a cheap one. It is thrown once when you wear it. The bathing suit can not be washed out.
Chloe Yin.
Essential Guide to Rotorua in the North Island of New Zealand
Rotorua, a geothermal city on the North Island of New Zealand, is replete with geothermal resources throughout the city and is a major residential area for the Maori people. Don't miss these highlights!
📍Geothermal Park, a must-visit! Don't miss the hot spring performance at 10:15! It's recommended to arrive at 9:30, as it takes time to get tickets and park. Park tickets are cheaper on Ctrip than on-site, and it takes about 5-10 minutes to issue tickets. The entire geothermal park takes about 4 hours of walking + photography, with the most distinctive features being the geothermal lake in the video and the green lake at the end, which is super super green
📍Redwood Forest (Daytime) Several free hiking routes, about 2 hours
📍Redwood Forest Light Show (after 6:30PM) Paid, around 50 New Zealand dollars, recommended around 7 PM, as it's too early if it's still light out, and parking gets difficult later. A must-visit!
📍Mud Bath at Hell'sGate 85 New Zealand dollars per person, includes a 20-minute hot spring mud bath and unlimited natural hot springs, very fun
📍Accommodation, I chose a park campsite, the rooms are average, quite affordable, with a kitchen, and also a free hot spring (check when booking), a bath after a day of fun, and a very good sleep
📍Kiwi National Conservation Center, now merged with a farm, visited in a Tour format, Kiwi is New Zealand's national bird, worth a visit as a tourist spot