THE collie chained to the fence sets off a ruckus as we pull up at the farm gate and Bev Forrester bustles out to meet us. The enchanting forest environment at Hanmer Springs can be explored on foot, bike or horseback. She's wearing a poke bonnet and an apron that almost covers the checked brown skirt swirling around her ankles. It's an outfit that suggests the milk … [Read more...] about Explore Hanmer Springs
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Hanmer Springs Quake
A sharp jolt has been felt in North Canterbury. It was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, recorded at around 5.20 a.m. Seismologists say it was about 15 kilometres below the surface, and centred 20 kilometres from Hanmer Springs. An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook part of the Bay of Plenty last night. It was felt just after 10 o'clock, and was located 30 … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Quake
Hanmer Springs Alpine Pacific Triangle
Nature on display in NZ’s South Island We know of the attractions in Hanmer Springs. This from an Australian source… Vincent Van Gogh could easily have been referring to New Zealand’s Alpine Pacific Triangle when he said: “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” Situated two hours north of Christchurch and taking in the alpine spa village of Hanmer … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Alpine Pacific Triangle
To Hanmer Springs via the high road
"YOU KNOW what my husband likes best about this trip?" says Barbara Hellier. Her dry-stock farming other half laughs. "No shopping malls for six days!" NZ Adventures 4x4 High Country Heritage Safari is a journey to the heartland. The equivalent distance from Wellington to Auckland and back again with more sheep than people. This is the countryside most New Zealanders … [Read more...] about To Hanmer Springs via the high road
Hanmer Springs: Canterbury Favourite
Hanmer Springs is a Canterbury favourite, and for good reason. A sleepy alpine town, forest walks and thermal hot pools that have been named New Zealand's best visitor attraction three years in a row mean there are plenty of reasons to swing by. Just 90 minutes' drive from Christchurch, via the fast-developing Waipara wine region, it's no wonder well over half a million … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs: Canterbury Favourite