Waikato River Trails

Waikato River Trail Arapuni

The Waikato River Trails run from Cambridge to Taupo. Check out more details on waikatorivertrials.co.nz.
I started from Little Waipa Landing, its called the Karapiro section and followed the track along side the lake and then the river, at the end of this trail is an excellent little cafe call Ruhbarb Cafe.

Explore South Waikato, New Zealand

The South Waikato district of New Zealand is defined by its rustic rural charm and the quirky inventiveness of the locals who call the towns of Tirau, Putaruru or Tokoroa home. Home to the Waikato River Trails, Blue Spring walk, top cafes and artisan producers, on the water fun and much more, there is plenty to see and do in the South Waikato.

Blue Springs Putaruru | New Zealand Travel block | New Zealand Lakes | New Zealand Lake Walkways

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This place is known By Blue Springs Putaruru under #Waikato region of #North #Island of New Zealand. It is a real beauty of crystal clear water lake. When you see this place you will feel like a fairy tell.

Waikato River Trail

The Waikato River Trail covers about 100km of previously inaccessible Southern Waikato land. They wind their way along a path that encompasses the magic and beauty of New Zealand native bush, exotic forest, historic landmarks, interesting rock formations and geological delights. Be inspired as you cycle through grassed farmland, open reserves, boardwalks over significant wetlands, and expansive lake and river landscapes.

The Trail, in many places, puts you in touch with the mighty Waikato River, New Zealand's longest river. The river starts its journey in the mountains of the Central Plateau and ends its journey 425km later.

The Waikato River Trail is a journey of discovery and around every corner is something new, something spectacular. Three special villages are on the Waikato River Trail. The villages of Whakamaru, Mangakino and Arapuni were developed to support the construction of hydro dams from the 1920s to 1950s. These villages are now home to real Kiwi folk who are lucky enough to live on the doorstep of paradise.

Waikato River Trail Walks

Part 1

Blue Springs - Putaruru (New Zealand)

The beautiful Blue Springs in Putaruru

The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway is internationally acclaimed with water so pure it supplies around 70% of New Zealand’s bottled water.

Te Waihou walkway - The Blue Spring, Putaruru, Waikato, NZ
The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway
The spring is fed from the Mamaku Plateau where the water takes up to 100 years to filter through; the resulting water is so pure and clean that it produces a beautiful blue colour while being virtually clear.

The walk to the springs follows a track alongside the Waihou River, through wetlands, across rolling pastoral land and features views of small waterfalls, native bush and the famous Blue Spring with glimpses of trout along the way.

Water from the Blue Spring flows at a rate of 42 cubic metres per minute and could fill a 6 lane (25 metre) swimming pool in around 12 minutes. The water temperature is a constant 11 degrees celsius throughout the year.

The Blue Spring walk takes about one and a half hours each way, starting from Whites Road (State Highway 28), near Putaruru. There is also a shorter walk, 15 minutes each way, to the Blue Spring, accessed from nearby Leslie Road.

The Te Waihou Walkway and Blue Spring is located in South Waikato near Putaruru. With plenty to see and do in the South Waikato area you can easily make a day of it. Enjoy some local cheese at Over the Moon Dairy Company, take your bike and try out the Waikato River Trails, or do a spot of fly fishing in one of the many great waterways in the area.

Blue Springs Te Waihou in Putaruru New Zealand | Crystal Water filtered by nature for 100 years

Blue Springs The Waihou River and walkway is a picturique place to relax and be one with nature. A place where spring water is filtered for 50-100 years from Mamaku plateau of Rotorua down to Putaruru. This is located at southern Waikato.

If you're heading to Rotorua or Taupo to the South, and Hamilton or Auckland to North, you cannot miss to pass by this place.

Water temperature remains at 11 degrees celcius throughout the year.

Waikato River Trails Promo: Lake Karapiro - PC FILMs

Produced by the Yr 11 Mixed Media Class with association with Waikato River Trails a series of Promo videos for the Waikato river Trials this showcasing the beautiful Lake Karapiro section.

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NZ Summer # 1 @ Little Waipa Reserve South Waikato New Zealand

Been flying around the area and will be uploading some video of the local attractions,
like places that are FREE ( or low cost ) where you can still camp or park a camper van etc.


Nice little place to fish, explore by kayak or walk / ride the river trails.

This reserve is part of the Waikato river trails.

Waikato River Explorer

Departing Hamilton Gardens Saturday 8.12.2013

Arapuni Suspension Bridge + Power Station Flight, New Zealand - South Waikato

The village of Arapuni is home to a hydro electric power station and dam which were among the first to be built on the Waikato River. Construction began in 1924 and the first power was supplied in 1929. Over the years the powerhouse has been extended; two additional generators were installed in 1934 and two more in 1937 and 1938; with a final two units commissioned in 1945 and 1946. This power station has given faithful service to the region over the years, and deserves it's title of 'Old Workhorse of the Waikato'. The suspension bridge, which is suspended 54 metres above the power station, is 152 metres long and has a slope of eight metres. It was built in 1925 to enable easy access for power station employees. Although not for the faint hearted, those who do venture over the bridge are rewarded with spectacular views of the scenic gorge. The bridge is maintained annually by Mighty River Power and Council is grateful for their support as this bridge is not only a tourist attraction in its own right, but also forms an interesting feature along the Waikato River Trails. Public toilets are located at Arapuni Dam and at the suspension bridge, with bus and car parking available too.

New Zealand West Coast Forest Streams

West Coast forest streams in the Haupiri and Nelson Creek area, beginning with smaller ones and getting into larger ones at the end.
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Te Waihou Walkway and Blue Spring Putaruru New Zealand ** only 30 minutes from Rotorua **

100% Pure NZ = Te Waihou
Aerial view of this beautiful place, often missed by the tourists.
Te Waihou Walkway and Blue Spring ( see link below for full details )

Only 30 minutes from Rotorua you will find this magical and unspoiled wonderland.
For more information click on this link.


The walkway is a distance of 4.7 kilometres, with an average walking time of 1.5 hours (3 hours return). The terrain varies from easy walking to backcountry trekking with stile crossings. In some areas the track has been benched and steps constructed through the gorge area. Hazards such as waterfalls, electric fences and livestock may be encountered along the way.

The Waihou Stream is totally spring fed. Water from the Mamaku Plateau takes anywhere from 50-100 years to reach the Blue Spring. Water flows from the spring at a rate of 42 cubic metres per minute (9240 gallons per minute). The water temperature of the Blue Spring is a constant 11 degrees celsius throughout the year.

The reason for the blue colour (and high visual clarity) of the Waihou River and its spring source is the high optical purity of the water. Pure water is intrinsically blue in hue because it absorbs red light leaving only blue and (some) green light to be transmitted to the observer's eye. Pure natural waters are blue to blue-green in colour because they lack light absorbing constituents and particles. Both particles and light-absorbing matter are efficiently removed during the long settlement time of spring water while in aquifers.
Experience and Enjoy Te Waihou

Take a visit to the internationally acclaimed Blue Spring.
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Experience the coolness of water that has been underground between 50 - 100 years.
Walk through the areas of restoration and regeneration of wetland and native plantings.
Learn about the history and heritage of Te Waihou.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfalls.
Watch as the water flow changes from tranquil to pumping action in the gorge area.
Be amazed at the intensity of the water colour.
Catch or view one of the many trout.
Gentle easy walking through rolling pastoral land.
Mix fitness with pleasure by walking one of New Zealand's community based millennium projects in the South Waikato.

How do I get there?

Linking State Highways 1 and 5 in the South Waikato District is Whites Road. Te Waihou Walkway is situated off Whites Road with upstream access from Leslie Road, Putaruru.

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Blue Spring [GoPro] New Zealand

The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway is internationally acclaimed with water so pure it supplies around 70% of New Zealand’s bottled water.

Te Waihou walkway - The Blue Spring, Putaruru, NZ.JPG
The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway
The spring is fed from the Mamaku Plateau where the water takes up to 100 years to filter through; the resulting water is so pure and clean that it produces a beautiful blue colour while being virtually clear.

The walk to the springs follows a track alongside the Waihou River, through wetlands, across rolling pastoral land and features views of small waterfalls, native bush and the famous Blue Spring with glimpses of trout along the way.

Water from the Blue Spring flows at a rate of 42 cubic metres per minute and could fill a 6 lane (25 metre) swimming pool in around 12 minutes. The water temperature is a constant 11 degrees celsius throughout the year.

The Blue Spring walk takes about one and a half hours each way, starting from Whites Road (State Highway 28), near Putaruru. There is also a shorter walk, 15 minutes each way, to the Blue Spring, accessed from nearby Leslie Road.

The Te Waihou Walkway and Blue Spring is located in South Waikato near Putaruru. With plenty to see and do in the South Waikato area you can easily make a day of it. Enjoy some local cheese at Over the Moon Dairy Company, take your bike and try out the Waikato River Trails, or do a spot of fly fishing in one of the many great waterways in the area.

Boutique galleries and gift stores are plentiful in Tirau while Tokoroa, a little further south, celebrates its forestry heritage with the carved Talking Poles and NZ Timber Museum.

The Blue Spring, Te Waihou Walkway Details:

Time: 1 hr 30 min one way – 3 hr return when walking from the Whites Road carpark. A much shorter option is from the Leslie Road carpark.
Distance: 4.7km on way plus 0.5km loop track
Track conditions: The walkway ranges from easy walking to a few steeper areas with some stiles and steps and boardwalks through wetland areas.
Getting there: The walkway is situated off Whites Road, with upstream access from Leslie Road, Putaruru. The downstream entrance is just past Leslie Road, and the Blue Spring end is 3.6km along Leslie Road.
The most scenic route is to walk to the halfway point, take the loop track then return the way you came. The best access for this option is via the Leslie Road carpark.
Please Note: There is currently no shuttle service available from the Putaruru iSITE to the Blue Spring Walkway. We recommend organising your own transport.
More info: southwaikato.govt.nz
Please Note: Many of the walking trails in the Hamilton & Waikato region do not allow dogs. Hamilton & Waikato Tourism recommended checking with the Department of Conservation before taking your dog on any of the trails in the region.

Arapuni - Pokaiwhenua (Waikato Cycle Trail)

Arapuni - Pokaiwhenua (Waikato Cycle Trail)



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Blue Springs, Te Waihou Putararu, New Zealand

This is a video of Te Waihou Blue springs and walkway.
The Blue Spring at Te Waihou Walkway is internationally acclaimed with water so pure it supplies around 70% of New Zealand’s bottled water. -