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Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Hell's Gate Experience
Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Hell's Gate Experience
Tauranga Tour - Rotorua Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa
Tauranga Tour - Rotorua Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa
Tauranga Tour - Rotorua Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Hell's Gate Experience

By Things to do in Tauranga
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If you’d like to experience something really unique, very special and only available in Rotorua, New Zealand – then let us guide you on an amazing journey to Hell’s Gate Geothermal Park.

Combine all three of Hell’s Gate most popular experiences with this 3 hour package. Take advantage of the self-guided interactive geothermal walk (map is provided on arrival) before indulging in the geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Māori have been using for centuries.

It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget!

  • Times may vary or alter to suit the arrival of the cruise ship *
  • Gold Qualmark Tour Operator *
  • Full refund if ship doesn't make it into port *

Activity location

  • Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
    • 351 State Highway 30
    • 3074, Tikitere, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Salisbury Avenue & The Mall
    • 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up outside the passenger exit (not inside the port) - see instructions
  • What's includedWhat's includedPLEASE CHECK 24 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE THAT YOUR TIME HAS NOT BEEN AMENDED
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe Hell's Gate Experience (3-hour package) *****
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary Wi-Fi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide with local knowledge, fun & informative
  • What's includedWhat's includedCovered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDriver Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPlease note lunch is not included in this tour - cafe at venue for your use (within 3-hr window)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNo toilet onboard vehicle

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Total duration includes travel time.
  • Times may vary or alter to suit the arrival of the cruise ship
  • Gold Qualmark Operator
  • Full refund if ship doesn't make it into port
  • Business Name: Things to do in Tauranga (office located inside the port at the Information Centre)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
  • Covered by Viator’s worry-free policy: guaranteed on-time return to your ship

Activity itinerary

Mount Hot Pools (Pass by)
Trip Advisor Hall of Fame, Gold Qualmark & NZ PoolSafe. This iconic open aired hot ocean water pools treats your body, soul and mind. Outdoor spas with massage jets & large relaxation pool with shoulder spouts 39 degrees, active pool to cool off or swim 33 degrees, children's pool with mini slide and fountains, indoor private pools and on-site massage therapy. Accessibility friendly facility. As far back as 500BC, Hippocrates recognised the health benefits of warmed seawater to rebalance and detoxify our bodies. Salt water swimming was believed to improve mobility by easing muscle/joint aches and pains. A natural escape in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Soak in our Hot Ocean Water Pools, followed by an on-site massage for ultimate relaxation.
Mt Maunganui Main Beach (Pass by)
Drive around Mount Maunganui township and alongside one of the ‘best beaches’ in the world, Mount Main Beach is beautiful and showcases some stunning beach front houses and amazing views!
Okere Falls (Pass by)
Travelling down SH33 we pass Okere Falls, a small town located between Rotorua and Tauranga. The town is situated on the shore of the Okere Inlet of Lake Rotoiti, from which the Kaituna River flows north towards the Bay of Plenty. A stunning location.
Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Combine all three of Hell’s Gate most popular experiences with this 3 hour package. Take advantage of the self-guided interactive geothermal walk (map is provided on arrival) before indulging in our geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties local Māori have been using for centuries. It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget. Includes: Geothermal walk, Mud baths, Sulphur spas, Complimentary Māori carving, Complimentary Mud foot pool, Complimentary Cool plunge pool. Note: * wear old swimwear as may smell of sulphur after * check out FAQ's https://www.hellsgate.co.nz/faqs
Bay Oval Cricket Ground (Pass by)
Bay Oval is a cricket ground in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty area of New Zealand. The ground was built in Blake Park and opened in 2005. Bay Oval has hosted men's and women's international limited overs matches since 2014. It hosted its first Test match in November 2019. Blake Park hosts other sporting activities such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball and Football.
Zespri International (Pass by)
Zespri International Limited HQ is the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. They work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which they supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers.
Giant Pohutukawa Tree (Pass by)
This very large old tree, estimated to be approximately 600 years old is the last remaining pre-European Pōhutukawa on the Mt Maunganui ‘sand bar’ and has local Ngäi Te Rangi Iwi significance. It has been reported that in the early days of settlement, several skeletons of pre-European origin were located at the tree's base in a kneeling ceremonial position. Māori leader Kihi Ngatai (Ngai Te Rangi) was quoted in the Bay of Plenty Times that during Cyclone Bola several of the branches broke off and that local Māori would not allow council to cut the tree, as the deceased were once hung from the branches until they decomposed. Their bones were then buried underneath it.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHell's Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa
    • 351 State Highway 30
    • 3074, Tikitere, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESalisbury Avenue & The Mall
    • 3116, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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