Hanmer Springs on April 11, 12 and 13 Two iconic New Zealand adventure companies have joined forces, with outdoor company Fairydown becoming title sponsor for the Southern Traverse. "We are absolutely delighted to have attracted the support of Fairydown," says Southern Traverse director Geoff Hunt. "It is an endorsement of the Traverse's standing as New Zealand's premier … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Southern Traverse
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Weekend Breaks at Hanmer Springs
My first glimpse of Hanmer Springs, however, may have been enough to convince me that a relaxing weekend was not in store. Tour buses filled with hordes of visitors clogged the main street, queues of people streamed out of the thermal pools complex waiting to be let in and spare carparks were proving a valuable commodity. Everyone else seemed to have realised Hanmer … [Read more...] about Weekend Breaks at Hanmer Springs
Cheaper Domestic Air Travel Boost for Hanmer Springs
Earlier this year three of the region’s tourist attractions - Aoraki Mt Cook, coastal Kaikoura, and Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve - were named in the top 10 list of the AA’s 101 Must Do’s for Kiwis. Lower fares on domestic airline routes provide an opportunity for Christchurch and Hanmer Springs to capitalise on its growing reputation as a short-break destination for Kiwis, … [Read more...] about Cheaper Domestic Air Travel Boost for Hanmer Springs
Developers of a luxury lodge at Hanmer Springs
Developers of a luxury lodge at Hanmer Springs have gone into receivership The company developing a $16 million luxury lodge overlooking the Hanmer Springs basin has gone into receivership. Braemar Lodge 2004 Ltd went into receivership on July 19 with Michael Stiassny and Brendon Gibson, of Auckland firm Ferrier Hodgson appointed receivers and managers of the … [Read more...] about Developers of a luxury lodge at Hanmer Springs
Broadband
Vodafone Connects Hanmer Springs With 3G Broadband People holidaying and working at Hanmer Springs will be able to access super-fast broadband for the first time, from May 1. Vodafone has upgraded its mobile phone network there to include 3G mobile broadband. Vodafone Southern Region General Manager Paul Morrison says: “Vodafone has been working with the local business … [Read more...] about Broadband