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Things to do in Hanmer Springs start with the hot pools, but they don't end there. Jet boat and raft down the Waiau River, take a 35 metre bungy jump, or head into the hills on a quad bike or off road buggy. It's about 90 minutes north of Christchurch, so it works as a day trip or a weekend. Book one for yourself or give it as a gift.
Hanmer Springs is a small alpine resort town about 90 minutes north of Christchurch, built around its hot springs. It's also a surprisingly good base for things to do outdoors, from jet boats and rafting on the Waiau River to a bungy jump and quad bikes in the hills.
The hot springs are what the town is known for. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa entry gets you into the mineral pools, with a lazy river and a lap pool for the grown-ups and hydro slides for everyone else.
Want a longer escape? The Maruia Hot Springs overnight stay in the Lewis Pass National Reserve includes a private spa for two with bubbles and chocolate. Browse more spa packages and health and wellness experiences.
Jet boating is the most popular thing to do in Hanmer Springs after the pools. The Waiau River jet boat ride runs through narrow gorges and braided shallows at up to 90km/h, with 360 degree spins and the Hamilton Spin. It's open to ages three and up, so it suits the whole family.
For the full length of the gorge, the Waiau Gorge jet boat ride brings you within centimetres of the cliff walls, and free photos are available to download. See more jet boating across New Zealand.
The Waiau is a grade two river, so it's an easy first rafting trip. The rafting trip with a return jet boat ride and the raft and jet boat ride both start with calm water and build to rocky rapids, then finish with a jet boat ride back. The second one also stops for a swim or a jump off the rocks. Both are open to ages six and up. See more white water rafting.
The Hanmer Springs bungy jump is a 35 metre drop towards the Waiau River. Jumpers must be at least 12 years old and 35kg, and a t-shirt and certificate are included. Browse more bungy jumping in New Zealand.
The hills above town are made for driving. The Hanmer Springs quad biking tour has single and twin seat options, and the two hour single seat quad bike tour takes you through streams, mud and forest in auto or manual. Prefer four wheels? The off road buggy experience is self guided and needs no experience. Drivers must be 16 or older on all three. See more quad biking.
Bringing a group? Paintball in Hanmer Springs comes with 50 paintballs and your safety gear, and you can buy more on the day. It suits birthdays, stag and hen dos and team days, with a minimum age of 10. See more paintball and laser skirmish.
The forest around town has walking and mountain biking tracks, which makes a good break between the hot pools and the bigger activities. Staying longer in the region? Explore Christchurch and Kaikōura, or see the wider Central South Island.
Hanmer Springs is about 90 minutes' drive north of Christchurch, which makes it an easy day trip or a weekend away.
The thermal pools have hydro slides and rides, the Waiau River jet boat ride is open to ages three and up, and rafting starts from age six. Paintball is from age 10 and the bungy from age 12, so check each product page for age and weight requirements.