Hell's gate, Natural pool and hot spring complex in Rotorua, New Zealand.
The Hell's Gate geothermal reserve contains numerous steaming pools, active mud volcanoes, and mineral-rich waters across its extensive grounds.
The thermal waters at Hell's Gate served as a natural healing center for Māori warriors recovering from battles over eight centuries ago.
Local Māori tribes maintain traditional cooking methods using the geothermal steam and hot pools to prepare meals with indigenous ingredients.
The geothermal park provides guided tours, mud bath treatments, and sulphur spa sessions, with protective footwear required throughout the premises.
Kakahi Falls, positioned within the complex, stands as the largest hot waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius.
Location: Rotorua
GPS coordinates: -38.06441,176.36070
Latest update: May 10, 2025 06:20
These thermal springs show natural hot water sources across the world. The waters contain minerals and steam near mountains or rest between plants. The springs exist in different regions, from Iceland to Japan, offering various temperatures and mineral compositions. Locations range from urban baths to mountain springs.
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