WalkHidden gem
Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway)
Putaruru, Waikato
Flat riverside walk to a spring of very clear blue water. No swimming allowed.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Te Waihou Walkway follows a very clear river to the Blue Spring, a major source of NZ's bottled water. The water really is that blue. Swimming is no longer allowed.
Good to know
- Swimming is banned, look but don't touch
- Wear walking shoes
- Go early for fewer people
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, car park near the track start
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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