This area shows clearly that Hells Gate in Rotorua is very active! We ask visitors not to throw any stones into the pools as these can block the vents and can cause an eruption in the pathways as pressure builds up.

The thermal park here at Hells Gate is different from the other thermal reserves in the Rotorua area, as its heat source is only 1km below the surface whereas the other thermal parks heat source is approximately 5-6 km under the surface.