Whether it’s relaxing in a thermal pool high in an alpine village, admiring centuries old cave art, watching whales in their feeding grounds or bungy jumping from an historic bridge, the Alpine Pacific Triangle Touring Route has something for you. Beginning just 45 minutes from Christchurch, the 370 kilometre touring route covers three of New Zealand’s most magical … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Alpine Pacific Triangle
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Cluster of quakes ‘normal’ for Hanmer Springs
The South Island has rocked and wobbled to more than 20 earthquakes near Hanmer Springs in the past month, but scientists say such a sudden increase in activity is normal. Since September 30, 22 earthquakes and aftershocks have shaken communities across the South Island. Thirteen tremors registered magnitudes of between three and five on the Richter scale – five were … [Read more...] about Cluster of quakes ‘normal’ for Hanmer Springs
Earthquakes
An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale has shaken Hanmer Springs - New Zealand. The quake at 8:15am was centred 40 kilometres north of Hanmer Springs in Canterbury but there are no reports of any major damage. The earthquake was 70 kilometres underground and was felt from Southland through to Wellington. The quake comes as New Zealand prepares for Disaster … [Read more...] about Earthquakes
Annual Hanmer Springs Molesworth Run
Over 240 athletes are expected to tackle the annual Molesworth Run event from the Molesworth Cottage to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa resort but someone who won't be running is Marlborough's Murray Thompson. A regular in the popular race for the last seven years, he had planned to run two 21km legs this year, originally with his mate Mike White. However a pulled … [Read more...] about Annual Hanmer Springs Molesworth Run
Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike – Molesworth Run
Seventy riders took up the significant challenge the annual Mammoth mountain bike adventure race presented this year. Riders were in for a hot day in the saddle with temperatures in the Hira and Fringed Hill forests and valleys hovering in the high 20s. Nelson's Chris Burr led the Nelson MTB Club's longest running event (now in its 16th year) for the full 50km loop, with … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike – Molesworth Run