Hanmer Springs

Stunning Location

Hanmer Springs is situated in North Canterbury high country, centrally located and surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers....it is truly breathtaking. Only one and a half hours from the edge of Christchurch.

Great Climate

Hanmer Springs is renowned for its special climate. Hot dry summers and cold clear frosty winters. It is rare that activities are cancelled due to the weather.

Activity Hanmer operates most of the year and can provide activities for Winter Camps too.

Thermal Pools

The world famous Thermal pools are a great way to relax and wind down at the end of an active day.  Visit the pools site to find out rates and opening times.

Catering

Hanmer Springs has its own Four Square Supermarket and milk can be delivered to each camp if ordered in advance. Catering packages to fit with your budget can also be arranged.

Take part in a variety of challenging activities.

Superb Accommodation

Excellent group accommodation with purpose built venues in stunning locations away from the village centre.

The two main venues for school camps in Hanmer Springs:
Hanmer Forest Camp  -  An ideal location for a school camp 2.7 kms from the village on Jollies Pass Road. A variety of accommodation is available for groups of all sizes. Cabins, tent sites and a self contained lodge are available.

Alpine Adventure Tourist Park. - A peaceful location on Jacks Pass Road 2.5 kms form the village, offering  accommodation for up to 40  in the self contained Bell Bird Lodge.

Kakapo Lodge YHA  - offers accommodation for school groups of up to 30 pupils. Situated in the heart of Hanmer Village next to the Thermal Pools.

Hanmer Village and Forest

The are heaps of opportunities for curriculum based activities, eg. town studies and  cemetery studies.

Explore the Heritage Forest which is rich in history and exotic species, see the impact of commercial forestry.Visit the Heritage Forest Trust website for further information .