Putaruru

Putāruru is a town in the South Waikato District, located on State Highway 1 approximately 50 km south-east of Hamilton. It is a service centre for the surrounding forestry and farming area.

Putāruru is the gateway to the Blue Springs / Te Waikoropupū Springs — one of the cleanest and clearest water sources in the world, and the source of some bottled water brands. The town also has a timber industry.

By Plane

The nearest major airport is Hamilton Airport (HLZ), approximately 55 km north-west.

By Car / Road

Putāruru is on State Highway 1, about a 35-minute drive south-east of Hamilton. Bus services connect to Hamilton and Rotorua.

The town is walkable. A car is needed for Blue Springs.

Blue Springs / Te Waikoropupū Springs — 5 km from Putāruru. Crystal clear spring water with stunning blue colours. A walking track follows the spring-fed stream.

Putāruru Town Centre — Shops and services.

Walk the Blue Springs track (2 hours return). Visit the springs for the clearest water in New Zealand.

Cafes and takeaways.

Cafes serve coffee.

Putāruru has motels.

Putāruru has supermarkets and local shops.

• Tirau — 10 km north, corrugated iron town
• Tokoroa — 15 km south, forestry town
• Rotorua — 40 km south-east, geothermal
• Matamata — 20 km east, Hobbiton
• Hamilton — 50 km north-west, Waikato city