Monday 22 May 2017

Hamurana Springs - Rotorua






Time for another trip, yesterday we drove nearly an hour out to Rotorua in search of things to see and do. This time we visited Hamurana Springs which is sort of like Blue Springs in Putaruru.




Normally on a warmer day the trees would be green and no leaves on the ground but tis Autumn.


And the water would be crystal clear blue but we visited here on a very chilly day where the temperature got down to about 8 deg celsius and the wind chill was freezing.


So many colours and reflections over the water and all the ducks were huddled together in places.


In various parts there were bubbles where the Spring was pushing water to the surface from the ground.


The whole walk takes about an hour roughly around the full circle of the park. This part had a small lookout where we could see into one of the main Springs and down the river.





I took a short video of the main spring from the lookout we stood at 3/4 of the way around. There was a very fat trout fish swimming around nearby.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday :-)

11 comments:

R's Rue said...

Love.

Rhonda Albom said...

This place looks very nice. The water looks very clear.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Oh nice Fall colors ... this place reminds me of one of our favorite places in Oregon to walk -- even the platform looking at one of the falls looks just like it!

Photo Cache said...

I was watching something on tv last night and the traveler was in Tauranga in search of special drink :) and I thought of you.

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Fun60 said...

It does look beautiful.

carol l mckenna said...

Amy ~ beautiful nature shots of a lovely place ~ thanks,

Happy Weekend ahead ~ ^_^

Jim said...

So beautiful. Great shots.
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Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

Beautiful area to explore and love your photos.

Lady Fi said...

So serene and lovely!

NatureFootstep said...

a place I would love to revisit. When you are on travel you never have time enough to experience it all.

William Kendall said...

Lovely fall shots!

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