Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
MAP
SPA
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-315 0000;
www.hanmersprings.co.nz
;
42 Amuri Ave; adult/child $20/10, locker $2; 10am-9pm)
Maori legend has it that these springs formed as a result of embers from Mt Ngauruhoe in
the North Island falling from the sky. The main pool complex consists of a series of large
pools of various temperatures, along with smaller landscaped rock pools, a freshwater
25m lap pool with a whirlpool attached, private thermal pools ($30 per 30 minutes) and a
cafe. Kids of all ages will love the waterslides and speedy superbowl ride ($10).
and beauty treatments from $75. Entry to the pools is discounted to $12 if you partake of
the spa's facilities.
Hanmer Forest Park
Walkers and mountain bikers will find plenty of room to move within the 130 sq km ex-
panse of forest abutting the town. The easy Woodland Walk starts 1km up Jollies Pass Rd
and goes through Douglas fir, poplar and redwood stands. It joins the Majuba Walk, which
leads to Conical Hill Lookout and then heads back towards town (1½ hours). The i-SITE
stocks a
Forest Park Walks
booklet and a mountain-bike trail map (both $3).
WALKING
Thrillseekers Adventures
( 03-315 7046;
www.thrillseekers.co.nz
;
Hanmer Springs Rd)
Bungy off a 35m-high bridge ($169),
jetboat the Waiau Gorge (adult/child $115/60), white-water raft (Grade II to III) down the
Waiau River (adult/child $149/79) or get dirty on a quad-bike (adult/child $149/99). The
Thrillseekers Adventure centre is next to the bridge near the turn-off from SH7 but there's
a
booking office
(
ADVENTURE SPORTS
9am-5pm)
in town (which
03-315 7346;
www.thrillseekers.co.nz
;
Conical Hill Rd;
also has free internet terminals).
Hanmer Springs Adventure Centre
( 03-315 7233;
www.hanmeradventure.co.nz
;
20 Conical Hill Rd; 8.30am-5pm)
Offers quad-biking
(from $129), mountain-bike shuttles to the top of Jack's Pass ($115), clay-shooting ($35)
and archery ($35). It also books local tours and rents mountain bikes (per hour/day from
$19/45), fishing rods (per day $29) and ski/snowboard gear.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
