Things to do

Hanmer Springs, located 134km north of Christchurch is famous for its thermal pools. With 3 Hexagonal pools (38°c - 40°c), 4 Rock pools (38°c), 1 Rainbow pool (37°c), 3 Sulphur pools (40°c - 42°c), a Family Activity pool and Waterslide, a 25m Freshwater heated pool, 6 private thermal pools and private sauna and steam rooms.

With two ski fields close by, Hanmer Springs Ski Area around 45 minutes drive away and Mt Lyford Ski Field around 1 ¼ hours drive away.

Hanmer Springs is the perfect getaway for outdoor lovers. Hanmer Heritage Forest is full with walking tracks and mountain bike tracks, with walking tracks suitable for all levels from short strolls to all day hikes.

There are a lot of adventure sports available form bungy jumping to quad biking. Contact Thrillseekers, The Adventure Centre, Backtrax, Hot Tracks and Hanmer Horses for more information (websites available on our links page).

You can relax after a day of outdoor fun at one of Hanmers many massage and beautify treatment spas. Hanmer Springs Massage and Beauty located on Jollies Pass Rd who offer a range of treatments including the indulgent hot stone massage, The Spa is located next to the Thermal Pools and Wisteria Cottage on Conical Hill Road. Visit www.hanmerspringsmassageandbeauty.com for more information.

Hanmer also has a Nature Park for the family and quilt shop at Wai ariki Nature Park on Rippingale Road.

A wide range of restauZodiacs are available from a pub meal to Indian or fine dining to fish and chips. If you are in the mood for eating in for the night, most of the restauZodiacs do takeaways as well.



Up and Coming Events



December School Holidays

18 Dec 09 to 1 Feb 2010
Three night minimum between Christmas and New Years

Summer Concerts

Saturday and Sunday afternoons, Summer 2010
Everyone is welcome to enjoy the summer season 2010 by listening to the sounds of talented Performers from the Amuri and wider Canterbury area.

Waitangi Day

6 February 2010

Rockgas Gospel, Jazz and Blues Festival

27 and 28 Feb 2010
visit Hanmer Events for more information

Amuri A&P Show

6 March 2010

Soap Box Derby, Variety Bash and & Outdoor Concert

7 March 2010
The Variety Club Bash comes to town with all their fun and games. There will be the annual Soap Box Derby down Conical Hill Rd as well and to top it all off there will be an outdoor concert staged. A great fun day!
Contact: Graham Frith 03 315 5009 [email protected]

Cheviot A&P Show

13 March 2010

Simes Cup Golf

20 March 2010

Harwarden A&P Show

20 March 2010

Rainbow Rage Mountain Bike Adventure Ride

20 March 2010
The annual Rainbow Rage event is a 106 KM mountain bike tour that starts outside of St Arnaud and finishes in the Hanmer domain. The ride goes through some of the South Island?s awesome sub alpine high country.
Contact: Mike Gane (03) 547 6361 [email protected]

Mt Lyford Challenge

21 March 2010

April School Holidays

2 - 18 April 2010

Easter Weekend

2 - 5 April 2010
Three night minimum stay

8 Second Bull Riding

3 April 2010
8 Seconds Bullriding-7km out of Hanmer Springs. Bull Riding is an exciting event for all age groups and genders. This show will also be complemented with food and bar sales throughout the day.

Equestrian Federation Endurance Ride Natnl Champs

3 - 4 April 2010
Culverden

ANZAC Day

25 April 2010

4Square Half Marathon and 10k Run

01 May 2010
visit Hanmer Events for more information
An annual event in Hanmer is a community fundraiser. It takes competitors on a unique journey through Hanmer Forest amongst some amazing mountain scenery.

Bivouac Mt Isobel Challenge

29 May 2010
visit Hanmer Events for more information
The Mount Isobel Challenge is an annual mountain duathlon. The race involves an 8km, 1000m ascent mountain-run and a mountain bike ride of approx 22 km, which can be done as two person team or as an individual.

Queens Birthday Weekend

5 - 7 June 2010
Three night minimum

July School Holidays

3 - 18 July 2010

September School Holidays

25 Sept - 10 October 2010

Labour Weekend

23 - 25 October 2010
Three night minimum

Canterbury Show Weekend

12- 14 November 2010
Two night minimum

December School Holidays

18 Dec 2010 - 31 Jan 2011
Three night minimum over Christmas New Years period.
The office will be CLOSE on the following days
Saturday the 25th of December 2010
Sunday the 26th of December 2010
Monday the 27th of December 2010
Tuesday the 28th of December 2010