Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs is a small, charming alpine village in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island, renowned as the perfect retreat for combining ultimate relaxation with outdoor adventures. It's located about 90 minutes north of Christchurch. One of its main attractions is the award-winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, which utilizes 173-year-old geothermal waters naturally filtered from the mountains. The complex boasts 22 pools of varying temperatures, including sulfur pools, rock pools, and private areas. It also features the largest water slides in the country. But if, in addition to a relaxing soak, you're looking for adventure and nature, Hanmer Springs offers hiking and biking trails with panoramic valley views, jet boating experiences on the Waiau River, bungee jumping from the Ferry Bridge, and quad biking.