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Reviewed 15 May 2024

What a great little find. We had an afternoon free after touring the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (also recommended). We discovered this place, paid our fee at the golf shop and had the beautiful place to ourselves on a late fall afternoon. The spring-fed stream was a gorgeous blue/green with lots of waterfowl. We are from Northern California and got a kick out of seeing the forest of Coastal Redwood trees. Who knew!

Date of experience: April 2024
Thank Kathleen P
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Reviewed 11 January 2024

This was a surprisingly beautiful location. The grove of redwood trees were beautiful. And the springs were very pretty

Date of experience: January 2024
Thank ellenofthelake
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Reviewed 11 August 2023

Years ago we used to enjoy going to see the spring and redwoods. But this time we found a locked gate and a scrappy handwritten notice saying you had to go the golf course and pay for tickets. No indication of how much the tickets are but turned out to be an exorbitant $18 to walk to the springs and back. Seems that now it’s been handed over to the Maori iwi, they’re treating it as a money-spinner. Although, judging by the lack of visitors, it’s not working for them. This place, like other walks in the area, should be open to all. Not impressed!!!

Date of experience: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 April 2023 via mobile

We parked in the Golf Club car park which also had a sign for Hamurana Springs. Our tickets were purchased from inside the golf club reception by a very friendly man. We got discount for Gold card (only $8). There’s a toilet block to use before you set off on the walk.

You will quickly come across a wooden bridge where the crystal clear water flows beneath. It’s really the clearest water I have ever seen. Continue the walk and follow the river and before long you come to the magnificent redwoods! Absolutely stunning.

Along the way there are information boards to tell you about the history of the place and some wooden benches.

We really had a wonderful walk - in total it took us just over one hour to do the loop but that’s because we took loads of photos of the springs and reflections and kept stopping to listen to the birds singing. We were mesmerised by the fantails displaying their tails and swooping past us.

You do need to try to visit on a sunny day if possible as this is such a pretty spot. If it’s been raining then the ground will be slippery. There is a small area for refreshments and ice cream freezer in the club house nearby where you parked.

* Before you go check on the opening days/times. We visited April (Easter hols) and it was open Thurs-Sun 9am-4pm.

Date of experience: April 2023
Thank jokiwitraveller
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Reviewed 10 April 2023 via mobile

Pleasant short walk with views of some interesting springs. Interesting information boards provided. The river has heaps of bird life. I don’t think it’s worth $18pp but check out Bookme for discounts as this place is worth seeing if you can grab a deal.

Date of experience: April 2023
Thank KiwiExplorers21
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