Discover a Hidden Gem Even More Stunning Than Blue Spring!

📍 Hamurana Springs Nestled in a reserve near Rotorua, this breathtaking cold spring is just a 20-minute drive (16km) from the city center. 👉 Navigate to: 773 Hamurana Road, Hamurana The Catch Unlike the free Blue Spring (Putāruru), this one charges admission: 🎫 Adults $18 NZD | Kids 0-9 FREE | 10-15 yrs $8 NZD ⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Why It’s Worth It More diverse scenery! Beyond the same crystal-clear turquoise waters, you’ll find: 🌲 A majestic redwood forest—perfect for a sunny stroll 🚶‍♂️ 🌊 A scenic river mouth where the spring meets Lake Rotorua (wide-open views!) Two Must-See Spots ① Te Puna-a-Hangarua (Main Spring) North Island’s deepest freshwater spring (15m deep) Year-round 10°C icy-blue waters—so clear you can see straight to the bottom! ② Kauenui (Dancing Sands Spring) Geothermal activity makes sand "dance" like bubbling water—a surreal sight! Trail Info 🗺️ Easy loop walk (takes ~1 hour) 📸 Pro tip: Snap photos of black swans & wild ducks on the river—they’re ridiculously photogenic! 🦢 #PureNZ #NewZealandTravel #NorthIslandNZ #Rotorua #BlueSpring #HamuranaSprings #NatureLovers #TravelGram #NZMustVisit