The Blue Pools track is located 1 hour drive from Wanaka along the incredibly scenic and breathtaking Haast Highway. The drive out there will have you feeling like you stepped into a Lord of the Rings set, and is almost as worthy as visiting the Blue Pools themselves.

The track is a 1.5km round trip, leading you through beautiful forest landscape & over two hanging foot bridges that cross over the crystal clear waters of the Makarora River. If you are brave enough, pack your bathers and take a dip in the icy emerald river for a once in a lifetime experience. WARNING: sandflies swarm this area so don’t forget to lather yourself in bug repellant!!!