Things to Do in Hanmer Springs

Enjoy preferred entry to the thermal pools, lazy river, and water slides at Hanmer Springs. Choose a single entry ticket or a return ticket that allows you to leave and come back on the same day.

Hanmer Springs is a haven of exciting outdoor adventure: explore more for less with this great-value combo! Get set for a 2-hour fully guided Hanmer Springs Rafting trip along the gentle rapids of the Grade 2 Waiau River. This fun-filled activity includes rock jumping and bonus twin-engine Jet Boat ride back to base. Then take on creeks, mud and forest on a 2-hour quad biking trek on Hanmer Springs’ only power-steering quad bike fleet. All training and modern safety equipment is provided for your day of outdoor fun!

Enjoy this stargazing experience to remember, where giants roam and myths come alive. Explore the universe using high-quality telescopes with the help of knowledegable guides on this stargazing tour in Hanmer Springs.

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting a sanctuary for both astronomy and wildlife alike. As you explore the heavens with our range of equipment, relax to the sound of our spring fed stream flowing down the mountain. Listen out for our native Morepork Owls that nest in the area. Manuka Skies acts as Kaitiaki for the sanctuary. Meaning we are it's guardians responsible for caring for her. Our vision is to re-connect the sky back to the earth through our forests.

Get your thrills in the Alpine wilderness of Hanmer Springs with a bungy jump off the Waiau Ferry Bridge from a height of 35 meters.

Sit down, hang on for about 30 minutes of ultimate Jet boating experience on the Wairau River - Hanmer Springs. Enjoy your jet-boating experience with Hanmer Springs jet-boating specialists with over 30 years experience on the river, shooting white water rapids zooming thru narrow gorges and braided shallows ... this trip has it all, over 20 kms of exciting jet-boating , spectacular scenery of the amazing Hanmer Springs Basin A total experience!

Over 30 kilometres of jetboating and scenery through the Waiau River Gorge. Put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike. Challenge the terrain, with river crossings, mud, and excitement.

Experience a full-on adrenaline rush during a 30-minute bungy jump in Hanmer Springs. Standing on the edge of a platform on the Waiau Ferry Bridge, you'll plunge into a 115-foot (35-meter) freefall. above the Waiau River. A commemorative t-shirt and certificate are proof of your courage.

Experience the thrill of a Jetboat ride down the Waiau Gorge with Amuri Jet in Hanmer Springs.

Experience a quad bike ride thru a Kiwi Farm full of farm tracks, creek crossing, gullies and gorgeous views of the Waiau Gorge.

Jet boat over 30 kilometers of spectacular scenery of the Waiau River Gorge, and then bungy jump off the historic Waiau Ferry Bridge for a 35-meter free fall towards the sparkling water.

Plow through creeks, mud, and forest on a 2-hour quad biking adventure through the scenic landscape of Hanmer Springs. Our experienced guides will lead you on a fun and safe quad biking trip suitable for ages 16 and above. Our fleet of new power-steering quad bikes are easy to get the hang of: after training on our dedicated practice track you’ll be away in no time! Grab your gumboots and enjoy a muddy 4-wheel outdoor adventure on board Hanmer Springs’ only fleet of power-steering quad bikes.

Discover the beauty of Hanmer Springs on a private day trip from Christchurch. Explore the village, enjoy scenic stops, and take in the mountain views.

A visit to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is an absolute must do! Book tickets here and let the powers of thermal heat and energy calm your body. Soak in the famed thermal pools while taking in the spectacular views of the New Zealand mountainside. Enjoy a quiet moment and allow Mother Nature to get to work soothing all your aches and pains leaving you refreshed and recharged. If you have some energy to burn, hit the lap pool, race the family down the hydroslides or splash about in the lazy river. Tickets include access to over 22 outdoor thermal pools and a family leisure area that includes four hydroslides, waterfalls and spouts for a joyous day out in the sun. Whether you are seeking relaxation or a family friendly activity for all ages, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa ticks all the boxes and more.

Immerse yourself in a 47 day guided camping adventure through New Zealand's magnificent South Island. Visit Queenstown, Kaikoura, Arthurs Pass, 'Glacier Country', Fiordland, Marlborough Sounds + more

From the secluded beaches and volcanic craters of the north to the glaciers, mountains and fjords in the south, this is our most immersive experience possible.