Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
book page, Wai Ariki is a great spot for kids. Llamas, Tibetan yaks, deer, rabbits, guinea
pigs and goats all feature, and many of the critters can be hand-fed; horse treks for the
young ones are also available (from $50). For mum and dad there's a licensed cafe and
craft gallery.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
SPA
( 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 super-
bowl ride ($10).
has massage and beauty treatments from $75. Entry to the pools is discounted to $12 if
you partake of the spa's facilities.
Hanmer Forest Park
WALKING
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).
Thrillseekers Adventures
ADVENTURE SPORTS
( 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
9am-5pm)
in town (which also has free internet terminals).
Hanmer Springs
Adventure Centre
ADVENTURE SPORTS
OFFLINE MAP
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