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Blue Spring Putaruru

River in Waikato
89% Recommended
Walk the Te Waihou Walkway at Blue Spring Putaruru to see some of the clearest water in Aotearoa. Watch the ducks float by as if they're suspended, and the trout swim along clear as day beneath the waters.

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The Dome Waikino - Privacy In Nature

Waikino, Waikato • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$160
per night
Jonathan
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Kauaeranga Vista Tui Sunrise Cabin

Thames, Waikato • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$180
per night
Kristina
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Mōkau Beach House

Mokau, Waikato • Sleeps 6
$400
per night
Charlotte
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The Dome Waikino - Privacy In Nature

Waikino, Waikato • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$160
per night
Jonathan
Story by Jonathan

Kauaeranga Vista Tui Sunrise Cabin

Thames, Waikato • Sleeps 2
100% Recommended
$180
per night
Kristina
Story by Kristina

Mōkau Beach House

Mokau, Waikato • Sleeps 6
$400
per night
Charlotte
Story by Charlotte

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