Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Quad Biking Hanmer Springs Adventure Centre offers fantastic quad biking for the family, come experience river crossings, hill climbs, the humps and bumps of Hanmer Basin - great fun for everyone. Explore rivers beds and high country farmland in a fun-filled 2.5 hours. Canoes A leisurely journey down a beautiful mountain river. Canoe in safe and durable inflatable canoes. This full-day trip is guided and includes picnic lunch and return by jet boat to your departure point. This leisurely day is suitable for couples, families and groups... Llama Day Trips Explore the countryside around Hanmer Springs by Llama. Take a day trip on a llama. Open from 1 October to 30 April each year. Hanmer Springs Animal Park This 2-acre farm setting is nestled amongst this 20-acre farm, enjoy the animals and wander freely amongst them in this relaxed setting. Take your own picnic or enjoy some snacks from here. St James Walking and Cycling Track Explore the remote alpine backcountry on the St James Conservation Area which covers 78 000 hectares of native beech, alpine tussock lands, rivers, lakes and mountains. This conservation area presents opportunities for walking, tramping, kayaking, hunting, fishing, horse riding and mountain biking. Hurunui Garden Festival Hurunui Garden Festival is an annual event held the end of October / beginning of November. Visit private gardens from Hanmer Springs to Hawarden, and Amberley to Gore Bay. Check out the organised garden tours to save you having to plan... match this with a soak in the pools, cafes/restaurants, perhaps some shopping and a visit to a winery for an exquisite weekend away. Hanmer Springs Fete The Hanmer Springs Fete is held on the Friday before the Hurunui Garden Festival is held in the grounds of the iconic Queen Mary Hospital grounds. It is a chance for Hanmer Springs to showcase New Zealand creativity, talent and ingenuity. Wander amongst stallholders and food stalls to the sound of live music. There really is something for everyone here, and it's a wonderful start to our garden festival weekend. Hanmer Springs Village Explore the heart of this top-class thermal treat. There really is something for everyone with a wonderful collection of cafes, restaurants and bars, bakeries, boutique shopping for clothing and shoes, lolly shop, find jewellery at the art gallery and a whole lot more. Try some locally crafted fudge or ice cream. There is also a supermarket, bottle store and pharmacy in the Village and a petrol station just before you reach Hanmer Springs. Day Spa, Massage and Beauty at Hanmer Springs Be indulgent and pampered in the tranquil surrounds of our alpine village, choose from a raft of treatments. Relax and revive in Hanmer Springs. Ask our friendly team to give you some advice on options and where to go. Book your day-spa before you leave home. Relax in our Wood-Fired Hot Tubs If you're feeling like a relaxing soak, you don't even have to venture off the property - simply book yourself in for a session in our woodfired hot tubs. Set amongst native plantings and Brushstix you will find our semi-private and super relaxing hot tubs. This is the perfect way to chill for an hour. Feed your own wood in to reach your optimum temperature or cool it down with the freshwater tap. Complimentary pool towels, chilled water and wine glasses provided at reception. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. Bungy Jumping Are you seeking an adrenal rush and fancy free-falling off the historic 135-year-old Waiau River Bridge? If the answer is 'yes' you will find yourself falling 35m into the canyon with Hanmer Springs Adventures! There are various bungy options available. Jet Boat Jetboat in the fast-flowing Waiau River canyon with Hanmer Springs Adventures, take in the stunning scenery, jet through narrow gorges on this braided river and experience the famous 360-degree spin. River Rafting Paddle a raft on the Waiau River canyon taking in the twist rock, water holes and faultline. If the water is clear see the salmon and trout as you float down the canyon.