The blue pools parking is closed and normally not able to be reach. But if you drive 600m further in the direction of wanaka and stop at the next bridge (muddy creek) you can just walk in the dried up river straight to the blue pools.

Over rated 45 minutes walk to a river yes beautiful colour but not pools, disappointing for sure.

Both bridges are open. But due to the heavy rain, the pools are grey right now.

Bridge was closed again, but maybe just short works.

Track closed due to bridge maintenance

The bridge is now open again :)

The bridge is unfortunately still closed

Went for a short bush walk, lots of sandflies. Recommended long pants.

The Bridge over the river is end of life and is closed. No view to the pools.

The bridges are now closed. They have reached the end of their life for operational use. (That’s what the sign says) we didn’t realise untill we walk all the way there. It’s a nice 3km walk through a rainforest but dont go for the blues pools, because you can’t see anything beyond the bridge.