🇳🇿 Hidden Gem Alert! Rotorua's Stunning Cold Springs 💦

📍 Hamurana Springs Just 20 mins (16km) from Rotorua—a magical reserve with crystal-clear waters & towering redwoods! 🌲✨ 📍 How to Get There 🚗 Navigate to: 773 Hamurana Road, Hamurana 🎟️ Entry Fee 💰 Adults: $18 NZD | Kids 10-15: $8 NZD | Under 9: FREE Open: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🌟 Why Visit? ✔️ More diverse than Blue Spring (Putāruru)! ✔️ Vibrant turquoise waters + ancient redwood forest—perfect for a sunny stroll! 🌞 Stunning lake views where the spring meets Lake Rotorua! 📸 Must-See Spots 1️⃣ Te Puna-a-Hangarua 💧 North Island’s deepest freshwater spring (15m deep)! Year-round 10°C, with mesmerizing blue-green hues. 2️⃣ Kauenui (Dancing Sands Spring) 🌀 Sand dances like bubbling water due to geothermal activity! ✨ Bonus Perks 🦢 Photograph black swans & ducks on the river—super Instagrammable! 📸 🚶 Easy 1-hour loop walk (no difficulty). 💡 Pro Tip Compare it with Blue Spring (Putāruru)—this one’s paid but more scenic! #NZTravel #RotoruaGems #ColdSprings #NatureLovers #ExploreNZ #Wanderlust #TravelGram #HiddenParadise