Latest News From Hanmer Springs - Feb 2010. MARCH 2010.
Hanmer Springs has had its first Jazz Festival and it was a big hit. Hundreds of people attended. This is expected to be an annual event in the last weekend of February each year. The weather is still very warm and will continue for March & the local walks and mountain bike tracks are all in good condition. The St James Walkway is getting plenty of use this time of year and the Molesworth also. Just a note to the wise, do not take either of these tracks lightly. You need the proper gear and always get the latest information of DOC ( Department of Conservation). Dont just think that you can drive the Molesworth using a 2 wheel drive car.
Have a great March and come and visit us in Hanmer Springs as much as possilbe.
FEB 2010
The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pool compex is about to get bigger and better. Some of the exciting anouncements we have had over the last few weeks includes the go ahead for a new water slide, a new water sensation pool, a larger aqua play area and the most exciting of all a Hanmer Springs out door ice skating rink. That means more to do for families and for those with fun on their minds.
With more and more people visiting the area Hanmer Springs the village is becoming a true adventure town. There are new mountain bike tracks, forest walks, extreme activities and massage options to be had.
More news next month.
Things to do in summer:
Forest walk, mountain bike ride ( hire from the Adventure centre). Sightseeing trip to the Molesworth. Also golf, fishing, swimming, walks all for next to nothing in cost.
If you need information on Hanmer Springs please email us at hanmer.springs@xtra.co.nz ( please dont ring our booking phone for informtaion).
Hanmer Springs Ski Field. CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Thermal Pool Hours. Hours: 10am - 9pm daily except Christmas Day; Easter morning. Thermal Pool Prices start from $14.00 per adult. Adult return pass $18.00 ( allows one person to visit twice in one day).
Weather:
Summer is windy and dry. Have plenty of sun lotion on hand. It can get up to 35 deg some summer days so also bring a good hat. pre book your accommodation as school holidays are busy here. Free maps of the area are available from the Adventure Centre.
Winter: Winter can be dangerous on the roads. All vehicles should have snow chains available. If hiring a car from Christchurch make sure that snow chains are in the boot. If you are not used to driving in the snow or ice ask for advise. Dont drive to Hanmer Springs at night in winter this is when many accidents happen.
- Population: Around 800 people.- Average summer temp 22 deg.- Average winter temp 12 deg
There is no accommodation at the thermal pools but plenty close by. Dont just expect to arrive and find somewhere to stay especially on the weekend. Pre booking is required.
Hanmer Springs has a local club ski field and many forest walks. Hanmer Springs was named from Thomas Hanmer who worked in the area as a suverior. Local school is a primary with around 70 children. The thermal pools are owned by the local rate payers and managed by the Hurunui Council.
If you would like information on Hanmer Springs please email us, dont phone. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
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