Hanmer Springs Information
Hanmer Springs is unique. Natural hot springs nestled in a valley below the New Zealand Southern Alps.
Hanmer Springs is the New Zealand alpine playground for all seasons. Fantastic spring & summer for walking, biking or relaxing. Hanmer is situated: 4 hours from Picton; 1hr 45 from Kaikoura; 1hr 40 from Christchurch; 4.5 hours from Nelson.
Experience the real New Zealand – relax in Hamner Springs – only 90 minutes easy drive north of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Neither the Christchurch airport nor surrounding infrastructure were damaged in the earthquake, meaning Christchurch can continue as the major gateway to New Zealand’s South Island and Hanmer Springs.
Hot Springs / Pools
The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has seven open air thermal pools, three Sulphur pools and four private thermal pools. More info. Winter is a popular time in.
There are 33 accommodation facilities in Hanmer Springs.
The area also boasts about 40km of biking tracks, 56km of walking tracks for the outdoor enthusiast, as well as 14 restaurants and cafes. Skiing In New Zealand.
Such a combination allows visitors a huge selection of activities or simply one of the most relaxing holidays you will ever have. Hanmer Springs is surrounded by hectares of native and exotic forests.
In addition to the hot pools and water slides enjoy mountain biking, tramping, fishing, golf, snow board, skiing, heliskiing, sauna, massage, bungy, jet boating, horse trekking and the Waipara Valley winery.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve Fact Sheet
Ski season July to September. – Outback Helicopters
For information on the Molesworth Road, please contact Colin Davis at DOC’s Renwick office on +64 3 572 9100.
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New Zealand businesses are being invited to partner with the 18 Great Rides under Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail (NZCT) and market themselves to the world. Three Great Rides have now been fully completed and opened, including the St James Cycle Trail, the Waikato River Trails and the Dun Mountain Trail (Nelson).
Hot pools are open from 10am to 9pm (except Christmas Day).
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Molesworth Station closes to the public for winter. The 59 kilometre Acheron Rd through the station opens approximately between December 28 and early April each year. Check with DOC or the AA before using.
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The ski & snowboard season at Mt Hutt is from June/July to October – looking forward to next winter with the best skiing & riding available in New Zealand. Plenty to do & see over the summer in Methven.
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There are at least 30 other attractions. Accommodation Mt Hutt
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Is Traveling During the Wintertime Hard in Christchurch?
Do you want yourself and your family to experience an extraordinary winter in Christchurch, but you are not too familiar with the conditions and destinations? With most people it can be really easy to avoid the topic all together and opt to go for a “sunnier” vacation destination but do not be discouraged. Christchurch has several destinations that make it easy for “snow challenged” travelers to enjoy all the beautiful perks Christchurch has to offer during the winter season. Let us introduce to you Mt Hutt and Hanmer Springs.
Some Basic Information
Mt Hutt
One of the regions more prominent skiing destinations sits high in the Southern Alps and is welcome to lesser experienced skiers and snowboarders and is well known for its powdery conditions.
Mt Hutt additionally comes with breathtaking views!
Christchurch skiingOn a clear day from the peak you’ll be able to see the Pacific Ocean one way and of the Southern Alps in the other.
Only a 35 minute drive from Methven village, they are famous for our big snow coverage and runs.
This past year, they had a 10-year snowfall record, and joined with 92 snow guns, we have one of the longest snow seasons in the South Island.
Featuring world class facilities and modern chair lifts, the ski area is ideal for snowboarders and skiers of all capabilities. Beginners feel just as comfortable as the world class athletes who train at the international race stadium, or broad, groomed runs as the freestyle enthusiasts are on terrain parks.
Mt Hutt is a very easy and accommodating resort.