Where is waihou?

This place is situated in Waikato, New Zealand, its geographical coordinates are 37° 35′ 0″ South, 175° 40′ 0″ East and its original name (with diacritics) is Waihou. See Waihou photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Waihou in New Zealand.

How long is the Te Waihou Walkway?

4.7 kilometres
How long is the walkway? The walkway is 4.7 kilometres one way and takes about 1 hours one way or three hours return to walk.

How long is Blue Springs Walk?

4.7km
The real attraction for visitors to Blue Spring is the Te Waihou Walkway. Sitting at 4.7km long one way (with a 0.5km scenic loop), it is around a 1.5 hour leisurely stroll (3 hours return).

Can you drink blue spring water?

There is a drinking fountain at the Blue Spring which you can drink straight from the spring or fill up a bottle. The main carpark is along Whites Road. If you want a very short walk, park the carpark down Leslie Road. You can no longer swim in the water.

How long is waihou?

150 km
Waihou River/Length

Where does the Waihou River start?

Firth Of Thames
Waihou River/Mouths
The Waihou river is spring fed and rises on the Mamaku Plateau to the east of Putaruru and then flows north to enter the Firth of Thames. A number of other streams and tributaries join the Waihou along its length, many of which are excellent fisheries in their own right.

Why are the Blue Springs Blue?

The water is so pure from being filtered over 100 years it produces this beautiful blue colour and is super clear. You really have to go there to truly experience how stunning it is.

How much does it cost to get into Blue Springs State Park?

$4 to $5 per vehicle. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers.

How deep is the Blue Spring?

310 feet deep
Called “Spring of the Summer Sky” by Native Americans, the more famous Blue Spring is on the Current River and is one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever find, anywhere. The spring itself is over 310 feet deep, one of the deepest in the United States.

Can you take dogs to Blue Springs?

Definitely recommend this breathtaking hike. Great trail, a must do! Easy trail with some steps. Lots of families and children but no dogs allowed.

When did the Waikato River change course?

In time, this course became choked by flood debris, and a new course was formed. This was repeated a number of times. 17,000 years ago, debris had further decreased, and the river deepened its bed and became trapped in its present course.

Is Blue Spring Open?

Effective Aug. 6, 2021: Blue Spring State Park is open. The spring run will close to all water activities after Sept. We appreciate your patience while we restore our spring and day-use area to provide a better habitat for the manatees and a safer place for visitors.

Where is Waihou, Waikato, New Zealand located?

Welcome to the Waihou google satellite map! This place is situated in Waikato, New Zealand, its geographical coordinates are 37° 35′ 0″ South, 175° 40′ 0″ East and its original name (with diacritics) is Waihou. See Waihou photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Waihou in New Zealand.

How big is the Waihou spring in New Zealand?

Traveling alongside the Waihou River, the track winds through wetlands, across rolling pastures and past small waterfalls to the turquoise water of the spring. Flowing at a rate of 42 cubic metres per minute (9240 gallons per minute), The Blue Spring could fill a six lane, 25 metre swimming pool in just over 12 minutes.

Which is the best site to book a hotel in Waihou?

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Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Waihou?

You always get the lowest price. Airports nearest to Waihou are sorted by the distance to the airport from the city centre. Follow relate airport hotel guides for accommodation booking. You can also dive right into Waihou on unique 3D satellite map provided by Google Earth.