New Zealand

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Description

Small outlet beside the road.

Nearest Address

Beacon Point Road

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Wanaka Spring Map

Submitted by: Kyra Xavia

Description:

Spring percolating from gravelled slope into concrete trough. Accessed from spur as above on Mt Herbert Walkway. Take 4WD track on eastern side of spur, about 2/3 of the way up the hill. The location is at S.172 degrees 44 minutes 293 seconds and E.43 degrees 40 minutes 353 seconds.

“Near the spring is the remains of a burnt totara stump. This is the last of an awesome forest consisting of these stately trees that was destroyed by farmers in the 19th century to support a few skanky sheep for some time until the fertility was too compromised. You know… those guys who regularly proclaim they are the guardians of the land, yeah right!” – Honora Renwick

Nearest Address

Ridge from DH to Mt Herbert

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Banks Peninsula is closed to lambing for 3 months from August to October inclusive. The Hon David Carter who is a landowner in Kaituna has publicly stated on his website that the track to the Packhorse is only closed for 6 weeks from August to Mid-September so the 3 month term may be inaccurate. Currently all tracks are closed due to slight damage from the Sept 4 earthquake in 2010.

GPS:

S.172 degrees 44 minutes 293 seconds and E.43 degrees 40 minutes 353 seconds.

Map Link: Mt Herbert Cold Water Spring Map

Submitted by: Honora Renwick

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Description:

Petone’s pure, artesian water has always been a source of pride to residents and the wider community who have actively protected this natural treasure.

“The artesian water originates from the waters of the Hutt River which enter the secure artesian aquifer (layers of sand gravels and boulders confined by impermeable layers of silt and clay) at Taita Gorge in the north of the valley. The water is naturally filtered through the alluvial gravels and sands of the Hutt Valley over several years before reaching the Petone Foreshore where it leaks into the sea floor of Wellington Harbour extending as far south as the harbour mouth. Today, treated artesian water is supplied to residents of the region. However, pure untreated artesian water can now be enjoyed from taps at the new Petone icon, Te Puna Wai Ora (Spring of Life) in Buick Street Petone. The pure artesian water is free from micro-organisms and organic substances and is safe to drink in its natural form because it has been naturally filtered over several years in its journey within the aquifer. The pure artesian water is highly valued throughout the region and consumers travel long distances to collect the water for drinking purposes.” – http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/publications-forms/Brochures/Petones-Artesian-Water/

Nearest Address

Corner of Jackson and Buick streets, Petone

Directions from Nearest Address

Corner of Buick Street and Jackson Street in Petone.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS:

-41.226393,174.88183

Map Link: Te Puna Wai Ora Petone Map

Submitted by: Glenn White

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Description

There is a spring beneath the brewery and a public tap is in place by the entrance.

Additional info:

http://www.speightsfund.co.nz/about.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speight’s
http://homepaddock.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/parking-meters-in-the-way-of-speights-spring/

Nearest Address

Opposite Leslie Road in Scotlandwell.

Directions from Nearest Address

A few minutes walk from the city centre, easily found, it’s well known in Dunedin!

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

24/7/365

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Speights Brewery Spring Map

Submitted by: Cathy Green