📍New Zealand North Island. Putaruru Blue Springs｜A river as blue as a dream

Some places don't need a filter. The water of the Blue Springs is as clear as a cleansed mood. The sunlight streaming down the water illuminates the entire expanse of vegetation, so pure that even reflections can't bear to disturb its tranquility. Putaruru Blue Springs is one of the places I most want to visit on this trip to New Zealand. The water here comes from deep underground, filtering for centuries before gushing out naturally. It's said that 70% of New Zealand's bottled water comes from here. But what truly captivates me isn't just its purity, but its gentleness that invites tranquility. Walking along the Blue Springs Trail, the air is filled only with the sound of the stream and birdsong. When the world is quiet, the heart is calm. We all need a blue river like this one to remind us: Sometimes life doesn't need to be fast, it just needs clarity. Putaruru Blue Springs Travel Information ・Location: Near the town of Putaruru, North Island, New Zealand ・Trail Length: Approximately 4.7 km (one-way) | Round trip: Approximately 2–2.5 hours ・Entrance Fee: Free ・Transportation: Approximately a one-hour drive from Rotorua or Taupo ・Note: The water source is protected; swimming is prohibited. Non-slip walking shoes are recommended.