Blue Springs

Marvel at some of the purest water in the world with Great North Tours at the Blue Springs (Te Waihou Walkway). Located near Putāruru in the Waikato, this natural wonder supplies around 70% of New Zealand’s bottled water and is so clear it glows with an intense, ethereal turquoise hue. As you stroll along the easy, winding riverside trail, you’ll see the vibrant green aquatic weeds swaying in the current, creating a surreal underwater garden that looks like a living painting. The spring flows at a constant 11°C year-round, and while swimming is prohibited to protect the delicate ecosystem, the sight of the crystal-clear water set against lush pastoral farmland offers a deeply tranquil and refreshing escape into the heart of the North Island.