2025 Putaruru Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

New Zealand Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway) is one of the most magical natural secrets in the North Island. The water is as clear as glass and the temperature is kept at 11 degrees Celsius all year round. But those who really know how to take photos know that there is a "super giant red tree 🌲" at the entrance + there are many beautiful check-in angles in the middle! 🔥Top 4 must-take camera positions (including the entrance mangrove) ① 🔴The entrance mangrove (giant redwood feeling) Just at the entrance of the Leslie Road parking lot trail, a tall orange tree stands in front of the door, which is very shocking! It is recommended to stand in front of the tree and shoot a long shot + shoot a portrait at an upward angle, so that you will feel like you are in a redwood forest for a second Best light: 9:30-11:00 am, backlit red leaves are very layered 📸Recommended composition: full body of the person + red trees in the middle, zoom out to get a sense of proportion of "people are very small vs. trees are super huge" ② 💧The first wooden bridge overlooking the spring water Walk in for about 10 minutes and you will see the first wooden bridge, from which you can overlook the ice-blue spring water + floating water plants It is easiest to shoot the effect of "clouds in the water, reflections like a painting" here 📸It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens + CPL polarizing filter to remove reflections and make the bottom of the water more transparent! ③ 🌿Long water grass floating area (favorite of Internet celebrities) This section of spring water has long and soft water grass, swaying with the water flow, with pure mountains and forests in the background, which is very photogenic You can take photos of "people on the bridge + water grass flowing" or "selfie of spring reflection" ④ 🪵Wooden plank road S-shaped bend There is a section of the plank road that turns into an "S-shape" before the end, allowing people to stand in the middle to take super literary and artistic compositions With the small trees and springs behind, the sense of layering is overwhelming 🗺️Blue Spring Transportation and Entrance Information Entrance address: Leslie Road Carpark, Putaruru It is recommended to start from this side (not the Whites Road end), the mangroves and springs are closer here The whole journey is about 4.7 kilometers, and it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to go back and forth. The slope is gentle and easy to walk 🔖10 popular tags (no platform name) #New Zealand Blue Spring #BlueSpring #Natural Check-in #North Island Secret #Red Tree Check-in #Ice-blue spring water #Spring water reflection #Forest style outfit #Putaruru walk #New Zealand travel photography

📍Welcome to Blue Spring Located near the town of Putaruru, close to Matamata on New Zealand's North Island It is said that the water here is so pure it can be bottled directly for drinking In fact, it supplies 70% of New Zealand's bottled water 🌿The entire trail feels like stepping into a magical forest You'll encounter a stream so blue it seems to glow Underwater, vibrant green aquatic plants sway gently with the current The water is crystal clear, almost free of impurities, and sparkles like gemstones under the sunlight Surrounding the stream is untouched native forest No over-tourism, no shops—just birdsong, the sound of flowing water, and clean, fresh air You'll naturally slow your pace, afraid to disturb the serene beauty 🥾Trail Information 🔹Total length: Approximately 2 km (limited open area for exploration) 🔹One-way duration: About 30–45 minutes, easy to walk and family-friendly 🔹Free entry; weekdays are recommended to avoid crowds 📍Driving distance: About 30 minutes from Hobbiton 📝Photography Tips 📸 Wear light-colored clothing (white, beige, khaki) for a fresh and natural vibe 📸 Use a wide-angle lens to capture the stream with floating aquatic plants and stunning blue-green gradients 📸 Take reflection shots or close-ups of hands cupping the water for a storytelling effect 📸 If you have a drone, aerial shots are breathtaking 💙This is not just a destination; it's a gift kissed by nature In New Zealand, you'll encounter countless lakes and streams But Blue Spring is the kind of place that invites you to linger in silence No Instagram-famous bridges, no filters—just scenery that feels like an animated backdrop If you're willing to walk a little, you'll discover that nature has already prepared a gentle surprise for you

Blue Spring (Te Waihou Walkway) #นิวซีแลนด์ 💰ราคาเฉลี่ยต่อคน: ฟรี

The Blue Springs, located near Putāruru on New Zealand’s North Island, are famous for their incredibly clear, pure water—so pure, in fact, that it supplies around 70% of New Zealand’s bottled water. Fed by the Mamaku Plateau, the water takes up to 100 years to filter through underground aquifers, resulting in a constant year-round temperature of around 11°C and exceptional clarity, with visibility up to 63 meters. The Blue Springs are part of the Te Waihou Walkway, a scenic riverside track that usually stretches about 4.7 km one way. However, since March 2024, a significant portion of the track has been closed due to environmental concerns and erosion. Currently, only about 500 meters of the walkway is accessible from the Leslie Road carpark. Despite the limited access, the short open section still provides a beautiful view of the springs and the iconic turquoise water. Even with the partial closure, the Blue Springs remain an excellent stop for nature lovers and photographers. The surreal clarity and rich blue-green hues of the water are mesmerizing, especially when sunlight hits the surface and highlights the vibrant aquatic plants beneath. Native birds, the peaceful flow of the river, and the surrounding greenery make it a tranquil and refreshing experience. While swimming is prohibited to protect the water quality, visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk along the allowed section and take in the beauty of one of New Zealand’s most pristine freshwater environments. It’s advisable to check the latest access information before visiting, as conditions may change. For those traveling through the Waikato region, the Blue Springs offer a quick but unforgettable detour into one of nature’s purest settings—showing that even a short visit can leave a lasting impression

If you plan to go to New Zealand during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, This attraction must not be missed, or save the article first, and you can refer to it next time you go to New Zealand💙 The moment you walk into Blue Spring, You will wonder if your eyes are deceived by the filter. 👀 The water is as clear as glass, and the water plants underneath sway in the water like green ribbons. Every breath seems to be filtered again, so clean that people want to stay here for a long time🍃 The Te Waihou Walkway is neither long nor difficult, but it is unexpectedly full of surprises. The green countryside and the sound of gurgling water accompanied us along the way. Sometimes you will see locals walking slowly with their dogs. It's like a clip from a gentle movie. If you are looking to take a break from the fast pace of life, This will be your effortless yet deeply peaceful choice. Instead of rushing to arrange a full travel schedule, Sometimes a slow river is more soothing. The tranquility of Blue Spring is not noisy, nor does it deliberately impress you. But just like that, beyond time, it quietly captures people's hearts. ——————Sharing of travel information—————— ▪️Location: Blue Spring, Putāruru, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand ▪️Trail start: Whites Road parking lot or Leslie Road entrance (about 1.5-3 hours round trip) ▪️Features: One of the purest springs in the world, with transparent water and picturesque natural scenery ▪️Recommended season: All seasons, most comfortable in late spring and early summer #Dragon Boat Festival good places

On the way there by car 🐄 🐎 🐏 Big trees That alone is nature! And when we parked the car and walked, the scenery was so beautiful, like we had entered the world of a live-action Disney movie!! Words can't describe it! All of these wonderful places can be reached from Tauranga in about 1-2 hours! You should definitely go to Tauranga. NZ!! !!! !!! #BlueSpring #BlueSpring #newzealand

This year we finally waited for Blue Spring to reopen! This walking trail near Putaruru on New Zealand's North Island is known as the "blue wonderland" in the minds of many travelers. I was completely captivated by the beautiful scenery after walking along it this time. The spring water is so clear that it glows, and the most amazing thing is the large amount of water plants - they cover the bottom of the water with lush green and float naturally with the cool spring water. The scene is so healing, like being in a scene from a Hayao Miyazaki animation. It's so beautiful just standing on the river bank and daydreaming, no filters are needed at all. The spring water here is one of the main sources of bottled water in New Zealand. It is so transparent that people can't help but take a few more glances, but don't forget the new rules this year: swimming and treading water are prohibited! Because too many people destroy the environment, we hope that everyone will take good care of it during this opening. #BlueSpring #Putaruru #NewZealandSecrets #DreamlikeBlueSpring #AbundantAquaticPlants #NaturalAttractions #NoSwimming #SuperHealingTrail #NewZealandFreeTravel #NewZealandNature #NaturalHealing #AprilGoodDestinations2025

#springitinerary Blue Spring absolutely blew me away. Just an easy 800-metre stroll from the car park, and I was face-to-face with some of the clearest, bluest water I’ve ever seen—like glass, but better. Surrounded by native bush and gently flowing waterweed, the entire scene looked like a painting. It wasn’t crowded when I went, which made it feel all the more special and serene. No filter needed here—nature’s beauty is on full display. If you’re after a tranquil, low-effort walk with high reward, Blue Spring is it.

🗺️Blue Springs - Iron Town - Huka Falls - Lake Taupo 1️⃣Depart from the city to Blue Spring ⌚️2 hours 【Blue Spring】"Jiuzhaigou, New Zealand" 📣Blue Fountain has reopened after being closed! Currently open is the entrance to the trail Leslie Rd, which is up a small hill and takes about 20 minutes one way… 💦Blue Spring is one of the purest water sources in the world. It comes from the Mamaku Plateau. About 70% of New Zealand's bottled water comes from here. It is called "God overturned Monet's palette" 📍 Leslie Road entrance Leslie Road, Putāruru 2️⃣From Blue Spring to Iron Town⌚️13mins 【Tirau, the Tin Town】 🛠️Almost all the signs in the town are made of iron sheets, which is very distinctive! 🇳🇿The most famous ones are the Tin Dog and Tin Sheep📍Big Dog & Sheep🐶The belly is a toilet, 🐑The belly is a store～ ☕️Cabbage Tree Cafe See the next article for details about lunch! 📍 Cabbage Tree Cafe, Main Road, Tīrau 3️⃣From Tin Town to Huka Falls⌚️1 hour 29 mins 【Huka Falls】 "Huka" means "foam" in Maori. The water of the Waikato River is majestic and the flow rate of 220,000 liters per second is spectacular! 🅿️After parking the car, walk a few steps forward and there is a bridge across the river 👉Huka Falls Lookout. On the bridge, you can deeply feel the majestic power of the water, which is very shocking! 🌉Continue walking from the observation deck, you will see recreational projects including taking a jet boat! Adult 139 🔪 Address 👉 Hukafalls Jet Taupo 📍Huka Falls Trust Kiosk 4️⃣ 10 mins from Huka Falls to Lake Taupo 🍔【McDonald's Taupo】The coolest McDonald's in the world ✨The only retired aircraft restaurant in the world, built in 1943, the last flight of the retired World War II fighter DC-3 ended in 1984. After being bought by the McDonald's boss, it was repainted, but the propeller and cabin were retained!!! 📍McDonald's Taupo 🌊【Lake Taupo】The largest lake in the North Island ⛳️When you come out of McDonald's, you can see the letters of LOVETAUPO next to the Lake Center Golf: as long as you hit the ball into the hole, you will win a 10,000 yuan bonus💰 📍Lake Taupo 5️⃣ Lake Taupo return to city

#Travel Course 1️⃣Blue Springs - It's beautiful because the water flowing through the low valley is clear✨ - It's a good place to take a walk while looking at the clear blue water, so even beginners can do it💚 2️⃣Skyline Luge - It's a place where you can ride the luge, so I recommend it to those who like activities🥰 - You have to take the gondola up to ride the luge👍🏻 3️⃣Orakei Korako Cave - It's a geothermal area that you must visit between Loto and Lake Taopo! - It's located in a slightly remote place, so it's difficult to visit without a car‼️

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Blue Spring in New Zealand's North Island is definitely a hidden dream attraction! It is located near Putāruru. The water is as clear as a mirror, with a blue-green luster. It is so beautiful without any filters that it seems unreal. The water here comes from deep underground springs and is so pure that more than 60% of New Zealand's bottled water comes from here. It’s about a 30-40 minute easy hike along the trail, with beautiful rivers and lush greenery along the way, and the air is so fresh that you won’t want to leave. Although swimming is prohibited now, just sitting by the river and watching the turquoise water flow is so healing and definitely worth the trip!

Where nature’s filter creates the purest water on Earth - Blue spring💦 The water from Blue Spring is incredibly pure, with high clarity and low mineral content, making it ideal for bottling. It supplies about 70% of the country’s bottled water. The water in Blue Spring takes over 100 years to filter through underground rock and removing almost all the impurities and particles. It’s so clear and pure, making the blue spring water appears blue🩵 We took around 1h drive from Hamilton city to blue spring before to our final destination Rotorua. The walkway along the blue spring is about 3.8km long with easy walking track and we took around 1.5h to complete the round trip. 📌 Parking area: free but limited. It’s advice to go there early or park at the roadside if the main parking lot is full. 📌 Toilet: one public toilet is available and located halfway of the Blue Spring walkway (no flush function🙊 kindly prepare sanitizer or wet tissue) 🎫 It’s totally FREE to enter! No filter is applied on the photos✨ #newzealand #newzealandnatural #newzealandtrip #Bluespring #roadtrip #naturewalk #hiddengem #purenewzealand #nofilter #naturalwonders #Putaruru

Break into the Blue Wonderland 💙 Blue Spring Super detailed exploration strategy The Blue Spring is like a sapphire left behind by nature, attracting countless people with its clear and fantastic spring water. This private collection guide takes you to unlock the unknown gameplay of Blue Springs and kick off a one-of-a-kind journey. Before you leave, learn the secrets of Blue Springs 🗺️ Where is the Blue Springs? By blue springs, you most likely mean the blue springs in the North Island of New Zealand. Located near Putāruru, it is renowned for its ultra-high purity of water, the mineral water it springs from, accounting for 70% of New Zealand’s supply share. When to go optimally? • Season: The spring season of September - November is the perfect time to recover, the surrounding lush greenery, and the blue spring water complement each other, beautiful like a fairy tale. • When: Before 9am or after 4pm, you can both enjoy the soft light for stunning blockbusters and avoid the crowds and enjoy the tranquility alone. • Weather: Choose a sunny sunny day where the sun shines on the water, presenting a transparent Tiffany blue with a full visual effect. Unlock the traffic code for Blue Springs🚗 Self-driving If you are more familiar with local traffic rules, driving yourself is definitely the best option. It takes about 2.5 hours from Auckland and 45 minutes from Rotorua. During the self-driving process, you can also stop freely and enjoy the scenery along the way. But be aware that New Zealand is right-hand drive, and some sections are narrow, so be sure to drive carefully. Charter a car Chartering a car is a good option if you don’t want to drive. Not only can the driver take you straight to the Blue Springs, but you can also share the little-known local gameplay, recommend photo spots and specialties. Tours If you want to save money and effort, a tour group is the right choice. However, the schedule is relatively fixed and cannot be flexibly stopped. Take a picture of the core view of Blue Springs📸 The source spring The source of the Blue Spring gushes more than 15,000 liters of spring water per minute, with a pure transparency of up to 80 meters. Standing at the observation deck, gazing at the crystal clear spring water and watching the dreamy colors refracted by the sunlight, the shock arises spontaneously. Redwood Canyon The 800-meter-long redwood canyon surrounds the spring area, with ancient mahogany and blue springs complementing each other. Stroll along the canyon, one scene at a time, and super photogenic. Rainbow pool Underwater mineral deposits give the rainbow pool a fantastic change of color. 9 - 10 am, sunlight penetrates the water, the best effect, squat low and low angle shooting, can capture the mysterious light and shadow underwater. The special experience of Blue Springs is not to be missed✨ Check-in celebrity photo spot • Suspension Tree: An ancient tree reflected in the spring, it looks like it’s floating on water when photographed, super atmospheric. • Blue drape: Sunlight shines through the grove on the spring water, forming columns of light that resemble a blue drape. • Rainbow Corner: At specific angles, colorful haloes are visible surrounding the springs, dreamlike. Participate in special events • Glass Bottom Boat Tour (Additional NZ$25/person): Take a glass bottom boat ride and see the underwater ecology of Blue Springs up close. • Early morning meditation yoga class (Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 a.m.): Relax and become one with nature by doing yoga by the Blue Springs. • Aboriginal Culture Exposition (Daily 11:00, 14:00): Insights into the history and culture of Blue Springs. Food, drink and fun around Blue Springs 🍔🏕️ Food supply station • Paddock Café: Super-hot local brunch spot with superb cakes and artisan coffee. • Good Union: Offers craft beer and craft burgers to refuel on your return trip. Accommodation recommendations For accommodation in the surroundings, opt for Rotorua. There are numerous hotels and homestays here, and you can also experience Maori culture and soak in geothermal hot springs. Tips💡 1. Wear and equipment: Wear comfortable non-slip shoes, the canyon may be wet and slippery;carry a waterproof camera case to capture the underwater beauty;bring a jacket for lower temperatures in the woods. 2. Protect nature: It is strictly forbidden to touch or throw objects into the water, do not use flash for photography, so as not to disturb the creatures in the water, stay quiet and respect this pure land. A trip to Blue Springs is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a spiritual healing. Bring this guide and rush to this blue appointment! 💙

#nationalparks #trip #tripblazers #tripmoments #100waysoftravel #historicallandmarks #localguides 💞Reasons to Recommend: Blue Spring Putaru Leslie Road, Putaruru 3483. • Price: Free Time: Open 24 hours a day Transportation: It's about a 2-hour drive from Auckland. There are free parking spaces! Blue Spring Putaruru is truly a sight to behold. This natural wonder is renowned for its stunning turquoise-blue waters. The spring is located in Putaruru, a charming town in New Zealand. The vivid blue color of the water is a result of the unique geological features and the filtration process through the surrounding rocks. Visiting Blue Spring offers a serene and peaceful experience. You can take a leisurely stroll along the banks, enjoying the beauty of the crystal-clear water and the surrounding lush vegetation. The spring is also a popular spot for photography enthusiasts, as the colors and scenery are truly captivating. If you plan to visit Blue Spring Putaruru, here are some tips: • Wear comfortable shoes for walking along the paths. • Bring a camera to capture the amazing views. • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Safety is also important. Stay on the designated paths and follow any signs or instructions. Avoid getting too close to the water's edge to prevent accidents. In conclusion, Blue Spring Putaruru is a must-see destination for those who appreciate natural beauty. Its amazing look and peaceful atmosphere make it a memorable place to visit.