Te Waikoropupu Springs (Pupu Springs)

Te Waikoropupu Springs (Pupu Springs)

Te Waikoropupu Springs (Pupu Springs)
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Simon D
Auckland, New Zealand847 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This was such a great spot and I am really glad we stopped by. Staying in Takaka overnight (as we were heading to Farewell Spit) we got here just after 9am and the carpark was empty - just for some perspective, we stopped by in the afternoon as well just to see any changes with the sun in the sky it was such a neat spot. The entry area had a lot of helpful info, the track is really well formed, flat and I would say easily accessible to most. The walk through the bush was pleasant and the water at the springs is so clear it really is a special place. I will let some of the photos do the talking, but even they don't really do the clarity of the water real justice.
Written April 16, 2022
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AucklandWiz
Auckland, New Zealand2,239 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
A beautiful and peaceful place to stroll along on an easy walk to the viewing area. The water was amazing- clear with all the colours of life underneath shining through. It was raining this day and so the visibility was reduced so can only imagine what the vision with no rain disturbing the clarity. Still worth the walk and look.
The importance to the indigenous people is explained clearly on signage at the start of the walk and is worth reading for some history.
Written March 13, 2021
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422iana
Dunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
There is a 1km loop, but you could cut the corner as the spring is about .7km around the loop. You can not touch the water as it is sacret to Maori, but beautifully clear water. Well worth a look and spend under an hour. There are picnic tables next the the car park.
Written January 18, 2020
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Rebecca
Adelaide, Australia2,196 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
This is a must see in takaka. If you have limited time then see this!! It is even more amazing than the photos which of course speak for themselves.

No touching the water in the springs they are sacred. We went around 9am in very busy tourist season but it wasn’t that crowded.
Written January 16, 2024
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VICTOR
Singapore3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
A must visit place in new zealand i was told, it took me quite a while to reach there. but overall i guess it was worth the visit. The photos really don't lie as the lake is really crystal clear.
Written August 16, 2023
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Dona S
Porirua, New Zealand859 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021
Such a beautiful walk through native bush along a well maintained track, with the remains of old sluices built by gold miners in the area, if you take the time to look. Most of the people on the track passed us at speed, stopped to gawk at the water and rushed off again, which seemed a pity. The springs, spiritually significant to Maori, are so beautiful with crystal clear water. It is an easy walk and free into the bargain, and only 6km from Takaka. We also met some weka, one of which made a spirited attempt to join us in the car - not at all shy. Well worth the visit.
Written March 18, 2021
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ChicoRanMan
Chico, CA1,172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Family
Beautiful 20 minute stroll through some woods and ending at his magnificent pond with the clearest water you’ve ever seen. Largest cold water spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

No admission fee. Decent sized parking lot was able to accommodate our 7.3 meter long camper van. Nice series of displays highlight the history of the Springs.
Written March 16, 2020
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Ezra710
Christchurch, New Zealand1,406 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Solo
This is a very unique and beautiful place to experience. Unfortunately it was raining when I visited so I didn't stay long, but because it was raining I pretty much had the 25 minute walkway to myself. Informative boards. Clean bathrooms at carpark (not on the walkway of at the springs). Could take a wheelchair with a bit of effort (not flat).
Written June 29, 2020
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danielkayelene
The Summit, Australia759 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
At just a few short minutes drive outside of Takaka, this sacred Māori site is well worth a visit. It only takes 15mins to wind your way along the paths and boardwalks to the Springs. It is claimed The Springs have the cleanest water ever measured.
Written February 6, 2023
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AnnetteRM2015
Waikanae, New Zealand109 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
We were lucky as there was a steady number of people coming and going, but we had five minutes of peace admiring the springs on our own. The roaring of the creek (we went the short way) gave way to the cicadas, the quacking of the ducks and the quieter boiling of the springs and the view of the moving surface. So magical.
Written February 8, 2022
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