Hanmer Springs Village

Hanmer Springs is situated in the Hurunui District of North Canterbury, New Zealand. One and a half hours drive from Christchurch and 65 kilometers south west of Kaikoura. Hanmer Springs is an awesome alpine village world famous for its Thermal POols and Spa.

Discover the beautiful heritage forest and explore the spectacular high country either on foot, on a mountain bike, on horseback or by 4-wheel drive. Hanmer Springs is the gateway to the Molesworth Station, Lake Tennyson, the Rainbow station and the St James walkway.

The village has a variety of adventure activities such as mountain biking, team building, orienteering, bungy jumping, golf and quad biking. Try Bactktax quad bike tours.

There are also many tracks and paths through the beautiful forests - listen to the bird song and get away from it all.

Hanmer Springs is a destination for all seasons. Enjoy the unique alpine climate of dry hot summers and cold dry winters. Visit in the winter and enjoy skiing at the Hanmer Springs ski field and Mount Lyford Ski area.

The thermal pools were discovered in the late 19^th century and have been developed to provide an award winning tourist attraction. Relax and unwind in the thermal pools.

Hanmer Springs has a variety of restaurants, cafés and shops to cater for all the visitors needs.