Travel Guide of Hanmer Springs in New Zealand by Influencers and Travelers

Hanmer Springs is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. The Māori name for Hanmer Springs is Te Whakatakanga o te Ngārahu o te ahi a Tamatea, which means “where the ashes of Tamate’s fire lay”, referring to Tamatea, the captain of the canoe Tākitimu.

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1 - Mount Isobel

Hanmer Springs is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 130 kilometers northwest of Christchurch and 65 kilometers southwest of Kaikoura, in the Hurunui District.

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2 - Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

   8 km away

The 'Jet the Gorge' trip is one of the most popular Jet boat rides in all of New Zealand. A definite must do when you visit Hanmer Springs. Right back where Jetboats started, smaller boats designed to explore the nocks and cracks along rivers and lak...

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3 - Rafting in Hanmer Springs

   8 km away

Naviguez à travers les magnifiques rapides de catégorie 2 de la rivière Waiau lors d'une excursion guidée de deux heures en rafting dans le magnifique paysage alpin de Hanmer Springs. Une fois arrivé à la base de la rivière avant l'activité, ...

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4 - Bungee Jumping in Hanmer Springs

   8 km away

Get your adrenaline boost in the beautiful wilderness of Hanmer Springs with a bungy jump from the 135-years old Waiau Ferry Bridge. Located in an idyllic setting overlooking the Waiau river, you will jump towards the river and freefall 35 meters in ...

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5 - Quad biking in Hanmer Springs

   8 km away

Plow through streams, mud, forest, and rocks - drive over just about every terrain Hanmer Springs' scenic backyard has to offer, all on a two-hour quad bike trip. Their experienced guides will lead you on a fun and safe trip suitable for al...

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