1 / 3Hamurana Springs Nature Park
π Hamurana, Bay of Plenty
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Best for a gentle hour with a pram or a toddler. A flat 2.5 kilometre loop along a startlingly clear spring-fed stream to the deepest natural spring in the North Island, through a grove of century-old redwoods on the north shore of Lake Rotorua.
π Family Action Verdict
A calm, easy outing that suits prams, toddlers and grandparents better than most Rotorua attractions, and a good counterweight to a day of sulphur. It is a walk, not a wow, so pair it with a picnic on the lake shore. Go on a clear day and early if you can, when the water is at its bluest and the trout are easy to spot.
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Lynda
6 months ago
βVisited Hamurana Springs which is a magical riverside walk through 100-year-old redwood trees that gives you direct access to the deepest natural fresh water spring in the North Island of New Zealand. The water is crystal clear to the bottom. It's part of the Hamurana Golf course and well worth a visit. The Redwoods were planted in 1919 alongside the river banks in the Wairaki area as a commeration to returned servicemen from world wars.β
wilson veranakunnel
a month ago
βThis is one of the favourite spots in whole of New Zealand for me and many. Many springs big and small have been visited but this one has some interesting beauty and special attraction, the crystal clear spring water , the view from top , looking into the spring from all sides, many small springs nearby , all season views and accessibility . The entry fee is a feature now getting into every places of interest and attractions.β
Hannah Gerreyn
8 months ago
βIβve never seen water so clear and pristine! The self-guided tour around the lake costs just $18 NZD and takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on your pace. The walk is surrounded by stunning nature, including a gorgeous redwood grove, and there are interesting facts about the lake along the way. Absolutely beautiful-10/10 experience. A must-see in Rotorua!β
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Overview
Hamurana Springs, twenty minutes around the lake from Rotorua, is a walk rather than a geothermal park: a flat, well-formed loop follows the Hamurana Stream to the main spring, which pushes out more than four million litres an hour and is so clear you can see the sand boiling at the bottom. A grove of redwoods planted in 1919 as a war memorial gives the walk its shade. The main trail takes about half an hour, but allow an hour to spot trout, waterfowl and the cultural sites along the way.
