Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

Description

Set in the alpine village of Hanmer Springs, just 90 minutes from Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is one of the country's leading geothermal visitor attractions.

The complex features 23 outdoor pools of varying temperatures. The Oasis Zone includes our Rock Pools, Cascade Pools and Aquatherapy Pools, offering spaces to switch off, relax, recharge and restore. The Play Zone offers endless adventures for friends and family to make memories, with four hydroslides, lazy rivers and aquaplay zones for those who want to let their inner child come out to play.

Beyond the pools, the property offers a premier day spa, with treatments designed to leave guests floating out as a new version of themselves, mind and body rejuvenated. Wellness is embedded in Hanmer Springs' DNA, woven through its history as one of New Zealand's original geothermal retreats — a heritage that continues to shape every experience on site today.

Hanmer Springs itself is a well-established alpine village, just 90 minutes from both Christchurch and Kaikoura, making it a natural stopover for east coast to west coast itineraries across the South Island. It offers year-round appeal: relaxing outdoor bathing in winter snow, and a cooling contrast to summer heat. The village also supports adjacent activities such as walking trails, mountain biking and adventure sports, giving trade partners a natural hook for multi-day or activity-led packages.