The Blue Springs

The Blue Spring in Putaruru is an incredibly stunning location. The river flows gently from the spring, which is renowned for having the purest water in the world.

William Shakespeare

“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.”

While my husband has some work obligations in the area, I decided to explore Blue Springs, which is famous in Putāruru. It’s only about a 10-minute drive from downtown to the river walk.

As soon as you leave the car, you feel nature enveloping you in peace and serenity. A trail along the Blue Springs called “Te Waihou River Walk” follows the river. It takes around an hour to reach the spring, and it’s open all year round. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit.

Where is Bleu Springs

Putāruru is located on the North Island, south of Waikato.

The nearby town is Putāruru, a small town with a population of around 6,000.

Putāruru is also known as Wai Putāruru, which means “water.”

About Bleu Springs

The Blue Spring is a natural source that flows from the Mamaku Plateau and reaches the surface as Blue Springs. This process is precious because it takes 50 to 100 years for the water to travel to the Blue Springs. The water flows at a rate of 42m3 per minute, which means it can fill a 25-meter (27-yard) pool in 12 minutes.

Read more at Blue Spring, Te Waihou Walkway in Putaruru by Freewalks.nz.

The water’s blueness is due to its high optical purity, which absorbs red light, leaving only blue and some green light to be seen by our eyes. It’s fascinating how nature operates.

Swimming in the river is not recommended to avoid damaging the environment and ecosystem. Therefore, if you visit, please remember to take your trash with you. There are eco-friendly bathrooms and tables with benches for resting and eating.

A moment for leisure

This inscription is dedicated to Linda Margaret Pearce, who passed away in 2003. She resided in Putaruru and was connected with the company SJI Limited. Rose Milligan, a contemporary poet, wrote the poem engraved on the boulders. The poem encourages people to value life and prioritize important things over menial tasks like dusting.

The message is a reminder to cherish time with loved ones and not get caught up in trivial matters.

Dust If You Must

Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better
To paint a picture, or write a letter,
Bake a cake, or plant a seed;
Ponder the difference between want and need?

Dust if you must, but there’s not much time,
With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb;
Music to hear, and books to read;
Friends to cherish, and life to lead

Dust if you must, but the world’s out there
With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair;
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain,
This day will not come around again

Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come, and it’s not kind.
And when you go (and go you must)
You, yourself, will make more dust.

George Nakashima

“A tree is our most intimate contact with nature.”

Albert Einstein

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

Water is when I can find peace and pleasure. Read my blog Ōnawe Pa, Banks of Peninsula – Always Live Loud, New Brighton Beach – Always Live Loud, and Shag Rock Beach, Rapanui – Always Live Loud.