Auckland Day Trip Guide | Free Roundtrip from City 🚗💨
🗺️ Route: Blue Spring → Tirau → Huka Falls → Lake Taupo 1️⃣ Blue Spring (Leslie Rd Entrance) ⏰ 2hrs from Auckland 💧 "NZ’s Jiuzhaigou" – Reopened! ✨ World’s purest water (70% of NZ’s bottled water comes from here). 🚶 20-min walk (one-way) through lush trails—turquoise waters like Monet’s palette! 🎨 📍 Leslie Road, Putāruru 2️⃣ Tirau (Iron Town) ⏰ 13mins from Blue Spring 🛠️ Quirky corrugated iron buildings! 📸 Must-see: Giant Iron Dog (toilet!) & Iron Sheep (gift shop) 🐑🚽 ☕ Lunch at Cabbage Tree Café (next post for details!). 📍 Main Road, Tīrau 3️⃣ Huka Falls ⏰ 1hr 29mins from Tirau 💦 "Huka" = foam in Māori – 220,000L/sec thunderous falls! 🌉 Best view: Walk to the bridge lookout—feel the spray! 🚤 Jet boat rides ($139/adult) for adrenaline junkies! 📍 Huka Falls Trust Kiosk 4️⃣ Lake Taupo ⏰ 10mins from Huka Falls ✈️ World’s coolest McDonald’s – DC-3 plane diner! (1943 WWII relic). 🏌️ Lakeside golf: Sink a hole-in-one to win $10k! ⛳💰 🌊 NZ’s largest lake – Snap the #LOVETAUPO sign! 5️⃣ Return to Auckland 📌 Pro Tips: Start early to cover all spots! Pack snacks + swimsuit (optional dip at Blue Spring). #AucklandDayTrips #NZMustSee #NorthIslandAdventures #TravelNZ #HiddenGems