Travel Reference
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Blue Pub
(
www.thebluepub.co.nz;
Main St; mains $15-30)
Drink at the bar crafted from a huge slab of nat-
ive timber, challenge the locals to a game of pool, or tuck into robust meals such as sausage
and mash.
PUB$$$
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Information
The Methven i-SITE (
Click here
)
stocks DOC brochures and hut tickets, and can advise on
track transport.
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Hanmer Springs
03 / POP 750
The main thermal resort on the South Island, Hanmer Springs is 10km off SH7, and 57km
southeast of Boyle, the end of the St James Walkway. This makes the town an ideal place to
pick up supplies before the tramp and to soak away those sore muscles afterwards. Head dir-
Amuri Ave; adult/child $18/9;
10am-9pm)
to experience your well-deserved bliss.
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Sleeping & Eating
HOSTEL$
Le Gîte
( 03-315 5111;
www.legite.co.nz;
3 Devon St; dm $28, d with/without bathroom $76/64; )
This
charming old converted home is a 10-minute walk from the centre and has large rooms and
relaxing gardens.
HOLIDAY PARK$
Hanmer Springs Top 10 Holiday Park
( 0800 904 545, 03-315 7113;
www.mountainviewtop10.co.nz;
Bath St; campsites from $32, units
$80-160; )
A few minutes' walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, this tidy
camping ground has good facilities including basic cabins and motel units.
Powerhouse Cafe
( 03-315 5252;
www.powerhousecafe.co.nz;
6 Jacks Pass Rd; mains $12-20; )
Recharge your
batteries with huge breakfasts, sophisticated lunch and dinner options, and fair-trade coffee.
Sunny courtyard, wi-fi and plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options.
CAFE$
