Hammer Springs is 133.4km (1 hour 50 minutes) from Christchurch on State Highway 7. It is known for the Thermal Pools and Spa and the surrounding area is home to many other activities.
When is a good time to visit?
Good times to visit: Summer because it is warm, you can enjoy the hot pools, hydroslide, lazy river and go mountain biking. Winter because you can see snow, skiing, sit in hot pools with snow. In Autumn the leaves are changing colour so it is beautiful. Spring there are lots of flowers. It is an interesting place to visit and well worth the trip from Christchurch in any season. There are many activities to be involved in for the whole family.
It is a great place to go because there are lots of things to do. You can go to the spa pools, walks, mini golf, bike carts, mountain biking holiday homes and there is good food. At Hanmer Springs there are thermal pools, spa and 4 hydro slides, cold pools,
hot pools and spa pools. There is a good walk up Conical Hill. This gentle hill walk leads to a sheltered viewing platform that offers a stunning 360 degree view over Hanmer and the Hurunui District.
Hanmer Springs is a great place to visit with family and friends. There are lots of places to go and lots of things to do. You can visit Hanmer Springs and see if you like it.
