The Blue Pools Track is a popular short walk through beech forest to the Blue Pools on the Makarora River. It tends to get busy in the high season, so winter is a good time to visit. The good news: the pools really are very blue! Plus, there are plenty of river stones to add to the very large collection of mini cairns alongside the river. However, be aware that the sandflies can be a nuisance by the pools.
You can continue on the Blue Young Link Track or the Blue Valley Track for a while if you want to, but the pools are, in fact, the highlight.
If you happen to be driving by on a rainy day, it’s still worth stopping at the car park for the views down the valley.
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