Explore Lake Rotoiti’s glowworms, dive into Māori culture, and rejuvenate at Hell’s Gate’s geothermal wonders. Discover Rotorua’s hidden gems today.
Explore Lake Rotoiti’s glowworms, dive into Māori culture, and rejuvenate at Hell’s Gate’s geothermal wonders. Discover Rotorua’s hidden gems today.
- Pure Cruise - Enjoy a 3-hour cruise on the beautiful Lake Rotoiti aboard one of Pure Cruise’s vessels. Discover a hidden glow worm cave, a must-see for adventure enthusiasts who can swim into the cave to witness the glow worms. Inside, the caves are waist-deep, offering a truly unique New Zealand experience. The lake features geothermal activity…
- Pure Cruise - Enjoy a 3-hour cruise on the beautiful Lake Rotoiti aboard one of Pure Cruise’s vessels. Discover a hidden glow worm cave, a must-see for adventure enthusiasts who can swim into the cave to witness the glow worms. Inside, the caves are waist-deep, offering a truly unique New Zealand experience. The lake features geothermal activity visible in various areas. Observe steaming fumaroles as you sail by, or go ashore to feel the warm pumice sand beneath your feet. You can also relax in the warm spring water of a natural flowing stream. Tree Jumping - Test your courage by stepping out over a deep bay on the limb of a Pohutukawa Tree, using overhead ropes for support, and jumping into the lake. Historic Food Storage Caves - Lake Rotoiti is home to many significant historic sites, some visible from the vessel. The crew is eager to share the stories and legends of these special places with guests. Feel free to stay on board and enjoy the scenic views.
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Hell’s Gate Geothermal Reserve & Mud Spa - A place where the earth inspires and excites. Brought to life by Rūaumoko, this land has inspired stories and thrilled visitors since ancient times. Around every corner, you’ll encounter something unique - from cooking pools and steaming cliffs to the largest hot waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. Witness mud volcano eruptions and land coral that grows daily, and you’ll understand why it’s called Hell’s Gate.
The Hell’s Gate Experience - Combine all three of Hell’s Gate’s most popular experiences with this package. Participate in a guided or self-guided interactive geothermal walk before indulging in the geothermal mud and sulphur waters, experiencing the healing properties used by local Māori for centuries. It’s a Rotorua experience you’ll never forget.
Includes a geothermal walk lasting between one and one and a half hours, as well as Māori carving. Then, enjoy our world-famous mud baths and soak in the sulphur spas and cool plunge pool.

- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Join us for a serene day trip just 50 minutes from the Ports of Tauranga. This adventure offers stunning views of Lake Rotoiti, exploration of Glow Worm Caves, visits to Maori Food Huts, and for the adventurous, tree jumping into the lake. Enjoy lunch on board the vessel, relax in a hot water stream flowing into the lake, and learn about the history of…
Join us for a serene day trip just 50 minutes from the Ports of Tauranga. This adventure offers stunning views of Lake Rotoiti, exploration of Glow Worm Caves, visits to Maori Food Huts, and for the adventurous, tree jumping into the lake. Enjoy lunch on board the vessel, relax in a hot water stream flowing into the lake, and learn about the history of the lake and its surroundings. Participate as much or as little as you wish.
The next destination is the renowned Hells Gate. As you stroll through native bush and clouds of geothermal steam, you’ll uncover the myths and legends inspired by this land. Once a healing site for Māori warriors, the nutrient-rich waters and mud are now used by visitors to alleviate inflammation and arthritis, and to rejuvenate the skin. This extraordinary combination of powerful natural healing properties and cultural legend has been in use for over 800 years. Discover why Hell’s Gate is New Zealand’s most distinctive and active geothermal reserve and mud spa.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.