Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Hanmer Springs








Situated in the unique alpine village of Hanmer Springs 90 minutes drive north of Christchurch, the major gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. Hanmer Springs is a year round holiday destination offering a variety of outdoor activities, great cafes and accommodation.

In fact, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa are so popular that they were voted BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION at the 2004, 2005 and 2006 New Zealand Tourism Awards and also received the coveted Distinction Award in 2006.

Hanmer Springs has always been famous for its thermal pools, their theraputic and relaxing waters have attracted millions of people. But Hanmer is much, much more than just hot water. The village is great for those who want to do everything and for those who want to do nothing.
Hanmer Springs is located in mountains of North Canterbury, nestled between the Kaikoura ranges and the southern alps. Hanmer is a sub alpine village sitting at 385m above sea level, sitting in a natural basin views of mountains and hills can be seen in every direction.
Our weather is more extreme than that of Christchurch, with beautiful hot days in the summer to snow and ice in the winter. But more often than not the weather seems to be fine, but no promises.