IS IT PRIVATE AND SECLUDED?

The glamping dome itself is visible from the other side of the river on the public walkway. The Blue springs walkway is a very popular tourist attraction so you will absolutely hear chatter and such coming from the other side of the river. This is generally during the day, nights and early morning are very peaceful and filled with natures sounds.

WHAT IS THE ACCESS LIKE AND WHERE DO I PARK MY CAR?

Secure parking is located on the owner's property. Getting to the glamping site is via the farm itself, you will be transported to your site in an off-road vehicle.

If you are arriving in a large motorhome (over 5 metres long) or a motorbike, please advise us so we can arrange adequate parking.

WHAT ARE THE BED AND BEDDING ARRANGEMENTS?

Blue Springs Glamping Dome is a comfortable space, sleeping two people in a king-size bed. 

Full linen, towels and bedding are supplied.

Extra blankets are provided to keep you warm on cooler nights.

WHAT ARE THE KITCHEN AND COOKING FACILITIES?

The generous camp kitchen has a gas ring for cooking and bench space for food preparation. A BBQ and outdoor oven are also provided.  All the pots, pans and utensils you'll need for cooking and eating are provided. A small fridge is provided for cool food storage. Hot water is supplied by a gas califont.

Pantry basics are also provided - tea, coffee, salt, pepper and cooking oil.

WHAT ARE THE BATHROOM FACILITIES?

The Glamping site has an outdoor shower with water provided by a gas califont and an eco-friendly composting toilet. There is also an outdoor wood-fired spa for your enjoyment.

Towels and Eco-Friendly hand wash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and soaps are provided.

IS THERE POWER?

Blue Springs Glamping Dome is completely 'off-the-grid' and has no electric power source. Solar powered lights and a battery pack for charging phones is provided. We do suggest bringing all your devices fully charged or your own portable chargers.

IS THERE MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION?

Mobile phone reception is intermittent on the property, some mobile providers have better reception than others.

IS THE DOME WARM?

The Dome is fully insulated, but it can be cold in the evenings, extra blankets are provided if you should need them.

CAN I HAVE AN OUTDOOR FIRE?

Yes, but only in the provided campfire area. If there is a district fire ban, we do need to abide by these rules.

IS BLUE SPRINGS GLAMPING CHILD-FRIENDLY?

Blue Springs Glamping Dome unfortunately at this stage is not suitable for children and is a strictly adults-only site.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

Blue Springs Glamping Dome is an active farm with its own dogs and farm animals as such we regrettably cannot offer a facility for your dog.

WILL I COME ACROSS CREATURES AND CRITTERS DURING MY STAY?

Your stay at Blue Springs Glamping Dome is nature-based with components of outdoor living. Because of this, you may be exposed to various creatures and critters including farm animals that you wouldn't usually find at your average hotel or motel.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

• Food and drink - make sure you bring all the food and drink you need for your stay

• Toiletries 

• Insect repellent and sunscreen

• Footwear suitable for walking across the paddocks

• Warm clothing for cooler evenings

ARE THERE ANY SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS?

Blue Springs Glamping Dome is a working farm, with hazards farm related (ie. machinery and animals) and natural (ie. thistles). You'll need to exercise caution, as there are specific water hazards, such as troughs and the river in front of the tent. For your own safety please do not touch any farm machinery, or farm animals and please stick to outlined paths.

CAN I BOOK FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY?

Blue Springs Glamping Dome has a standard minimum stay period of two nights over the weekends, but we do however offer a one-night stay midweek by arrangement only.

Bookings require a 10% non-refundable deposit to be secured.

CAN WE SWIM IN THE BLUE SPRING?

Swimming at the Blue Spring itself and immediately upstream of the Spring is discouraged, but people are permitted to swim at the Whites Road end and other spots along the walkway. Talk to Nikki to get the best local spots.

Why is swimming discouraged at the Blue Spring?

Swimming in the Blue Spring area has damaged the environment. The lack of marginal plants along the riverbank dramatically reduces the habitats for native fish.

CAN WE FISH FOR TROUT IN THE TE WAIHOU RIVER?

One of the country’s best spring-fed rivers providing classic trout fishing in very clear water. Typically, rainbow trout are very abundant with about 1000 fish per kilometre and although most fish are small, there is still a good population of large trout. Anglers are allowed to catch trout if they obtain a permit first. Permits can be purchased at the Putaruru, Tirau or Tokoroa iSite

If you have any other queries or questions, please send us an email and we will endeavour to help with your query.