Rotorua for nature lovers

The setting is good. The mud is great. Just staff in the mud area are all in a long face. The receptionists are Okie.

The geyser was great and I was able to get pictures and video. For the best places to sit, you should get there early. We went on the 45 minute walk because I have a knee injury. There are a 60 and 90 minute walk also. It was great but it probably took us longer because of taking pictures and I have to be careful with my knee. I loved all the thermal activity and the craters were interesting. This was my first experience of this sort, and I am very glad we went.

The Hell’s Gate Geothermal experience was unforgettable, made even better by our tour guide, Liam. His deep knowledge of Māori culture, paired with his perfectly timed comedic comments, brought the entire journey to life. He struck that rare balance of being informative, engaging, and genuinely entertaining. The landscapes were incredible on their own, but Liam’s energy and storytelling elevated the whole experience into something truly special. Highly recommended for anyone wanting culture, laughter, and a bit of geothermal wonder all in one.