It's all here, just 90 minutes north of Christchurch
There really is no greater escape than a trip to Hanmer Springs.
Sit back and relax in the calming waters of the pools or choose from a range of indulgent body therapies on offer at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. Or if action is more your style, there's an incredible range of walking and cycling tracks to explore. Add to this the restaurants, the boutique shopping and great accommodation and you'll agree, this beautiful alpine village really has it all.
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Getting Here
Just 90 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs is thriving. There’s a real buzz in the air and plenty to do, including relaxing in the award-winning thermal pools.
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Hanmer Springs
New Zealand's alpine spa village is a haven of both relaxation and adventure. For more than a century visitors have sought the rejuvenating tonic of this beautiful town.
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Christchurch
Christchurch is a vibrant, energetic city where urban regeneration and creativity thrive. Picture amazing street art, innovative projects, a booming hospitality scene and state-of-the-art architecture that is changing the way the city looks, feels and functions.
Christchurch Airport
The primary gateway to the South Island, Christchurch Airport has an award-winning terminal which attracts more than 6.5 million passengers a year, connecting Christchurch with the rest of the world. There's plenty of places to eat, shop and relax while you await flights.
Christchurch AirportGreymouth
Greymouth is a town with a history of jade hunting, gold mining and dramatic river floods.
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Kaikoura
This is a place like nowhere else in the world - where mountains spectacularly meet the sea. Magnificent wildlife is plentiful and exciting adventures and fascinating history await you. This is New Zealand’s eco-tourism capital and under three hours' drive from Christchurch.
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North Canterbury Wine Region
The North Canterbury wine region is an Aladdin’s cave of geologically rich areas brimming with limestone, moa bones and fossils. Award-winning wineries, stunning scenic walkways and delicacy-producing farms are all here.
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