Mud Baths & Rafting Combo

Mud Baths & Rafting Combo

  • One dirty hot combo !
  • With Hell's Gate & Kaituna Cascades
  • Rotorua, New Zealand

200

Combining an epic 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids and the world’s highest rafted waterfall before lathering up in the amazing & iconic  Mud Baths. Then sinking into the naturally heated geothermal waters of Hell’s gate sulfur spa in what we like to call: One Dirty Hot Combo!

Saving $15 pp !!

Also please note – This is an exciting grade 5 rafting experience and is NOT suited for older or bigger people, or people that aren’t comfortable in the water. We have a weight limit of 120 kgs.

Book Now

Mud Baths 2 1
Hot Pool Combo

Mud Baths and White Water Rafting from Rotorua

Join the Original Kaituna Rafting Company for an unbeatable grade 5 white-water experience on one of New Zealand’s most exciting and beautiful rivers!

Experience the thrills and spills of the Mighty Kaituna River as we take on the world famous 7 metre Tutea Falls, the highest commercially rafted waterfall.

Together with your expert guide, your team will enjoy a 50 minute action packed ride down 14 epic rapids in a tight and twisting warm water jungle canyon.

This is a white water enthusiasts dream and is a must do for adrenaline junkies and 1st time rafters alike!

Then sink in to the naturally heated geothermal spas at Hell’s gate, renowned for their restorative properties. While you soak take the chance to admire the native flora around you, you’ll soon feel rejuvenated inside and out.

Hell’s Gate offers the only geothermal mud bath experience in New Zealand and has been a treasured place of healing and revitalising for Māori for more than 800 years.
Hell’s Gate mud spa is a historic New Zealand experience. The healing properties of the geothermal mud and sulphur mineral water have been used by local Māori for over 800 years. Soothe and clean your skin by lathering it in our unique mud, before exfoliating and cleansing with a soak in the sulphur spa.

We also rent towels for $5
GoPro Chest harness rental – $5
And you can buy Glasser straps to keep for $5 also
Digital Photo’s of your tour – $40

Check in Time

Rafting tours depart daily at 9am, 11:45am and 2.30pm. Reservations WILL be required for ALL Hell's Gate mud baths & hot pools for bookings.

Duration

Allow 2 hours in total for the rafting & 2 hours for the hot pool & mud baths.

Availability

Rafting is Open All year! Hells gate hours - Open Daily from 10:00am – 6:00pm / LAST ENTRY FOR Mud Bath & Spas – 4:30pm !!

Location

18 Okere Falls Rd, Okere Falls. Our base is located on the banks of the Kaituna River and there are no long bus rides or waiting around in wet suits! Arrive early and take a stroll down the beautiful Okere Falls Scenic Reserve walking track. With multiple viewing platforms of the river, and its many waterfalls, it’s the perfect pre-rafting activity! Then head to Hell's Gate and discover why it's New Zealand’s most unique and active geothermal reserve and spa complex

Conditions

RESERVATIONS WILL be required for ALL Hell's Gate mud baths & hot pools for bookings. Grade 5 rafting trip, Age 13 - 65 years. NOT SUITABLE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN or THOSE WITH HEART CONDITIONS. MAXIMUN WEIGHT is 120kgs - must be fit and healthy.

We Provide

The best guides on the river, custom built rafts, wet suits, helmets, life jackets, paddles, fleece tops, wet suit booties and splash jackets. We also rent towels for $5, GoPro strap rental - $5, And you can buy Glasser straps to keep for $5 also, Digital Photo's of your tour - $40

Price Includes

THIS TOUR IS SELF DRIVE ONLY. BOOKING WITH HELLS GATE ARE ESSENTIAL - phone Hell's gate on +64 (0)7 345 3151

What to bring

Swimwear / Shorts, Towel & a sense of adventure for the rafting. At Hell's Gate you will need your swim wear and a towel. We recommend bringing an old pair of swimwear for the hot pool as the sulfur smell can be difficult to rinse out. Alternatively you can hire them at Hell's Gate for a small fee

Minimum Numbers

No Minimum

Gallery

design
Layer 2@1X 1
Best experience ever! Awesome energetic crew and supervisors. Highly recommend even in the winter time!
Read More
Layer 2@1X 1
Best experience ever! Awesome energetic crew and supervisors. Highly recommend even in the winter time!
Read More
TA logo primary@1X

Health & Safety

We are taking all precautionary safety measures to give you a safe (and amazing) trip down our iconic Kaituna River, Wairoa & Rangitaiki Rivers. However River Rafting is an adventure activity with a degree of risk which increases with the grade of rapids. Rafts can capsize, and people may fall out of the raft in fast flowing & violent water, people may be injured.
The Kaituna & Wairoa River’s are class 5 rivers and both have waterfalls and hard rapids.
Grade 5 = Very difficult rapids, High-powerful-irregular waves, difficult to negotiate, the extreme for commercial operations. This said – The Kaituna river is an amazing river & is normally good for most fit and healthy people”

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT KAITUNA CASCADES CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SAFETY.

Layer 2@1X 1

  • star rating  We had a great time rafting for my birthday. The team grouped me and my partner with 4 rugby boys who made the journey super fun. Everyone had the opportunity... read more

    G7844UWjennyb
    June 21, 2021

  • star rating  Best experience ever! Awesome energetic crew and supervisors. Highly recommend even in the winter time!

    lilyp683
    May 14, 2021

  • star rating  Our guides were pretty awesome and we had loads of fun on the water. The explanations in advance were really good so that the ride was adventurous without being scary.... read more

    adventurouslina
    July 20, 2022

  • star rating  Loved the experience! First timer going down the falls. Instructors are awesome! Super helpful and polite. Highly recommend this place! Looking forward to visit again! (P.s shout out Cole ;))

    Ezra Ngakuru
    January 1, 2022

  • star rating  Great day - right from arrival the guys were organised, hard case and felt super safe after not rafting for 20 odd years. Family loved it - great balance of... read more

    craigpF2248NA
    April 19, 2021

  • star rating  Incredible experience, we had an absolute blast! Would highly recommend. Huge shout out to our guide Bal who made the experience all the more enjoyable!

    Salma
    January 1, 2022

  • star rating  Totally amazing experience! So worth it - pushed me out of my comfort zone but so worth it. Fantastic staff and guides. Definately would recommend this activity to everyone

    Gina C
    August 12, 2022

  • star rating  This was an extremely fun activity!! My biggest fear was that the water was going to be too cold but that wasn't the case. And even the wetsuits provided were... read more

    Chufina
    May 8, 2022

  • star rating  This was a great adventure for us. Safety equipment all supplied, Excellent instructors, very thorough safety training and great sense of humour from the staff. Great value for money,... read more

    62Muzza
    May 3, 2022

  • star rating  10/10 experience - definitely get your money’s worth. Hayley, our guide, was super patient and made our experience that much better. Can’t wait to come back!

    Katie
    January 1, 2022
TA logo primary@1X