Hurunui

Outdoors & Adventure

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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa

Surrounded by dramatic mountains and towering forests, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is the fun place to relax and unwind. Soak in the natural rock pools or private spas, get your thrills on the hydroslides, or book an indulging massage or spa treatment in their exclusive spa.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa

Greystone PurePod

Greystone PurePod is hidden high above a beautiful Greystone Winery in the Waipara Valley. With the Teviotdale Hills behind and views up the Waipara Valley across to the Southern Alps, the Greystone PurePod provides a beautiful setting for you to immerse yourself in your own private slice of the New Zealand landscape.

Greystone PurePod

Hanmer Springs Attractions

Hanmer Springs Attractions offers all the fun, family-friendly adventure activities that New Zealand is famous for in the incredible location of Hanmer Springs. Get your thrills with a bungy, go for a hair-raising ride on a jet boat or try your hand at quad biking or claybird shooting.

Hanmer Springs Attractions

Atatū PurePod

Experience pure unfiltered nature at Atatū PurePod. Perched high above the coastline on an historic Greta Valley sheep farm, with sweeping sea views and fabulous sunrises. Atatū PurePod is designed to ensure you experience nature’s show vividly. Better still, it's is luxurious, warm and immaculately styled.

Atatū PurePod

Matai Peak Lodge

Discover luxury at its very best with an overnight stay at Matai Peak hillside lodge. Located in a remote area on a rugged mountainside with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and mighty Kaikōura ranges, enjoy the spring-fed hot tub, roaring outdoor fire and truly incredible sun rises.

Matai Peak

Hanmer Springs Rafting

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 is action packed, complete with a rock jump and Jet Boat ride back to base. A must-do adventure perfect for all ages, especially families and small groups

Hanmer Springs Rafting

Hanmer Springs Quad Bikes and Buggies

Plow through streams, mud, forest and over rocks on a two-hour quad biking trip with Hanmer Springs Quad Bikes and Buggies. Follow the expert guide for an exciting and scenic adventure ride. Quad bikes are suitable for ages 16 and above, while off-road buggies are available for passengers from six years.

Hanmer Springs Quad Bikes and Buggies

Korimako PurePod

Switch off for the night as you stay in a luxury glass eco-cabin, nestled amongst native bush along the coastline of Greta Valley. Enjoy the gentle chorus of birdsong throughout your stay, as well as unrivaled vistas across the bay and Motunau Island from your cabin.

Korimako Purepod

Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park

Explore one of Hurunui’s hidden gems, Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park, a treasure trove of natural beauty and stunning artworks by Sculptor Raymond Herber. Stroll the extensive native gardens and discover the many different sculptures on display from amusing kinetic works, to giant steel and stainless steel pieces that are sure to surprise and delight.

Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park

Energy Jet

Experience all that beautiful Hurunui has to offer, with a thrilling jet boat ride along the Hurunui River with Energy Jet. From shallow river braids, to beautiful canyons and large boulder fields, plus numerous spins and time to pause and enjoy the serenity, this is an action packed trip, from start to finish.

Energy Jet

Hanmer Trails

Hanmer Springs is synonymous with fantastic single-track mountain bike riding. Novice riders will be comfortable in the Heritage Forest area, while more advanced riders can hit the trails north of Jollies Pass Road. For the more adventurous, check out the backcountry roads and trails in the St James Conservation Area and the Jacks Jollies Loop.

Hanmer Trails

Learn more about Hurunui

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