Hike to the Blue Pools

Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand

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Distance

0.3 miles

Elevation Gain

10 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Tobin Akehurst

This short hike leads to a swing bridge over the idyllic Blue Pools.

From the carpark the trail can easily be identified across the street. A short walk through native beech forest and over a long swing-bridge takes you to the boardwalk just before reaching the bridge over the Blue Pools.

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Gabi Robledo

Hike to the Blue Pools

05/07/18

Great stop to stretch your legs if you're driving from the West Coast to Wanaka/Queenstown. One of my favorite stops on that drive!

4.0

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Katie Kessel

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Hike to the Blue Pools

07/17/17

This is a great short walk with some beautiful views of the water and mountains around the area. I walked here in the winter, but looks like it would be a great place to swim during the summer. Definitely a place to check out if you're in Wanaka

5.0

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