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Te Waihou Walkway – Blue Springs, Putaruru, New Zealand

4.3

(127 reviews)

  • Putaruru, New Zealand
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Tested 2026
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The Waihou Stream is spring fed with underground water up to 50-100 years old. Putaruru water is sourced directly from the springs and no treatment is necessary because the water is so pure.

Directions:
There is a carpark on Whites Road close to Leslie Road. A second carpark further upstream can be found down Leslie Road. Upstream is better.

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Link to video: https://youtu.be/mYV7y35aVpY
Additional links:
https://www.planmyplay.co.nz/play/free-putaruru-te-waihou-walkway-blue-springs
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/te-waihou-walkway/

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  • -38.018929 N,
  • 175.813962W

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