# Te Waikoropupū Springs

> Large freshwater springs of exceptional clarity, a few kilometres from Takaka, with a boardwalk through beech forest and viewing platforms.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pupu-springs/

Large freshwater springs of exceptional clarity, a few kilometres from Takaka, with a boardwalk through beech forest and viewing platforms. The springs are sacred to Māori; swimming and touching the water are prohibited. Allow about an hour for the loop.

- **Nearest town:** Takaka, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -40.8720, 172.7660
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-abel-tasman-golden-bay/)

## Nearby

- [Wainui Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wainui-falls/) – 16 km
- [Ngārua Caves, Takaka Hill](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ngarua-caves/) – 18 km
- [Totaranui Campsite](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-totaranui/) – 20 km
- [Marahau and Abel Tasman Coast Track Start](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-marahau/) – 25 km

## FAQs

### Where is Te Waikoropupū Springs?

Te Waikoropupū Springs is in Takaka, New Zealand, at GPS -40.8720, 172.7660.

### Which road trips pass Te Waikoropupū Springs?

Te Waikoropupū Springs is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Nelson to Abel Tasman, Takaka and the Top of the South.

### What is there to see near Te Waikoropupū Springs?

Places worth a stop nearby: Wainui Falls (16 km), Ngārua Caves, Takaka Hill (18 km), Totaranui Campsite (20 km) and Marahau and Abel Tasman Coast Track Start (25 km).

### When is the best time to visit Te Waikoropupū Springs?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)