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Day tour to Hanmer Springs from Christchurch just $125 per person ( ask about group discounts) including thermal pool pass and all transport. hanmer.springs@xtra.co.nz or ph 03 315 7522 to pre book.
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Whats happening in Hanmer Springs - September 2010.
The Hanmer Springs Village is going through a transition currently with many new houses being built and several high quality accommodation providers building appartments and motels. The newest of these will be the St James Motels opening in early October 2010, right in the middle of the Village. Hanmer Springs is not just a great place to stay but the village and local business need more people to come an live. There are only around 1200 people living in Hanmer Springs but more than half a million people visit the thermal pools each year. The ski season will be coming to an end soom but the Hanmer Springs Ski Area has had a great year with much more snow than for the last few seasons. The Thermal Pools is also expanding with the new sensation pools and the large family pool area with fun slides. We believe that Hanmer Springs has great fun for all members of the family from the very young to the old. Come and book your next holiday in Hanmer Springs. We would love to see you.
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 don't ring our booking phone for information).
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 advice. Don't 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. Don't 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 surveyor. Local school is a primary with around 80 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, don't phone. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
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