Blue Pools Track, Hiking trail in Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago Region, New Zealand.

Blue Pools Track is a hiking trail through silver beech forest in Mount Aspiring National Park that leads to natural pools formed by glacial water. The path connects the woodland landscape to the mountain formations that feed the water.

The track lies in the Makarora valley, a route Māori travelled between the Otago interior and the West Coast, crossing the Haast Pass. The surrounding land became part of Mount Aspiring National Park when it was established in 1964. The Blue Pools themselves are a natural feature of the Makarora River, fed by glacial meltwater from the surrounding ranges.

The track passes a forest remnant of silver beech and podocarp trees, where the mohua (yellowhead) was reintroduced after predators cleared it from much of the South Island. Listen for its rapid whistled notes high in the canopy; the Makarora valley is one of the few mainland sites where the bird is regularly heard.

The car park and toilets sit on State Highway 6 at the track entrance, opposite Cameron Flat campsite. The walk to the pools and back takes about an hour on a formed gravel path with steps and two swing bridges, so wear shoes with grip. The Makarora valley is wet year-round; expect slippery boards after rain and carry rainwear.

The track's name comes from the blue colour of the pools, produced by light scattering in the glacial water rather than by any mineral content. The Makarora River here also marks the boundary of Mount Aspiring National Park, so the bridges place walkers on the park edge.