Hells Gate Geothermal Valley & Mud Spa Cruise Excursion | Mount Maunganui | Shaara Deals

Docking at the Port of Tauranga for the day? Hell's Gate's Geothermal Valley & Mud Spa Experience is set up specifically as a cruise shore excursion, with pick-up right from Salisbury Avenue in Mount Maunganui. Shaara Deals has it listed from $240, combining a self-guided walk through an active geothermal valley with genuine mud baths and sulphur spas.

What's included

• A 60–90-minute self-guided walk through Hell's Gate Geothermal Valley, including a waterfall

• Natural mud baths and sulphur spas

• Mud foot pool and a cool plunge pool

• A Māori carving experience

• Cruise ship pick-up and guaranteed return

• Free Wi-Fi on board the vehicle

• Entry fees for all activities included

Excursion Details

• Price: from $240 per person

• Duration: approximately 5 hours total, including transfers

• Pick-up / drop-off: Port of Tauranga (cruise passenger exit), Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui

• Location: Hell's Gate Geothermal Valley, Bay of Plenty

• Product code: PNK96B

• Activity level: easy

Good to know before you book

• 100% refund if your ship doesn't dock

• Not suitable for pregnant individuals or those with serious medical conditions

• Lunch is not included, though a café is available onsite

• A minimum of 6 guests is required for the excursion to run

• Cancellations more than 7 days in advance receive a 100% refund; cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable

This is purpose-built for cruise passengers with a fixed window ashore — the guaranteed return timing means you don't have to worry about getting back to the ship. If you're not arriving by cruise ship and want a Rotorua-based geothermal experience instead, Shaara Deals also lists the Waimangu Volcanic Valley self-guided walk and boat cruise.

FAQ

• Is this suitable if my ship doesn't dock? Yes — you receive a 100% refund if your ship doesn't dock on the scheduled day.

• How long is the full excursion? Approximately 5 hours, including transfers from Port of Tauranga and time at Hell's Gate.

• Is lunch included? No — lunch isn't included, but there's a café onsite at Hell's Gate.

• What's the activity level? Easy — a self-guided 60–90-minute walk plus time relaxing in the mud baths and spas.

Make the most of your day ashore with mud baths, sulphur spas and a geothermal valley walk. Book the Hell's Gate cruise excursion through Shaara Deals now: https://shaaradeals.co.nz/deal/6a30eeff1fa725e042a831c0