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Blue Spring, Putāruru. About two and a half hours south of Auckland on the way into Rotorua, and honestly one of our favourite stops of the whole trip.🏞️

There’s something about standing in front of water this clear that just makes everyone go quiet for a second, even the kids. This water has been filtering through volcanic rock from the Mamaku Plateau for up to 100 years before it reaches the surface, which is exactly why it looks like this. Visibility here can reach up to 63 metres, some of the clearest freshwater on the planet. It’s also where roughly 70% of New Zealand’s bottled water actually comes from.

📝A few things to know before you go:
No swimming or kayaking, the ecosystem here is protected and fragile
No dogs, the walkway crosses farmland with grazing stock
It’s flat, stroller-friendly on this section, easy for kids 👦🏻

We weren’t planning to stay long, just a quick stop on the drive, but ended up lingering far longer than expected. If you’re driving Auckland to Rotorua, this is such an easy detour off the main route, and genuinely worth the stop.

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