Why go
- Town in the South Island of New Zealand.
- Served by Culverden.
History
Hanmer Springs is a small town in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand, known for its hot pools. The Māori name for Hanmer Springs is Te Whakatakanga o te ngārahu o te ahi a Tamatea, which means "where the ashes of Tamatea's fire lay", referring to Tamatea, the captain of the canoe Tākitimu.
Restaurants & places to go
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-09:30,17:00-20:00 Features: reservation required · braemarlodge.co.nz
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Su 11:30-14:00, Apr-Sep: Fr-Mo 16:00-20:00, Oct-Mar: Fr-Mo 17:00-21:00 · 8/8 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · boulderburgers.co.nz
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 17:00-21:30 · 5/30 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · indiansprings.co.nz
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 · 5 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · spicevillage.co.nz
Souvlaki, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-21:00 · 16 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · petra-kebab-house.business.site
Pie, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00 · Hanmer Springs, 7334 · pjspies.co.nz
Breakfast, Local, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-16:30 · 8 Jacks Pass Road · powerhousecafe.co.nz
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30 · 4B Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
Cafe, Gastropub, Bar, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 37 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · fireandicecafe.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 17:00-21:00 · 3/24 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · mk-restaurant.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00+ Features: outdoor seating · 31 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs · restaurant-no31.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs, 7334 · saltnpeppercafe.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-14:00,05:00-20:00
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 10:00+; Sa 08:00+; Su 08:00-21:00 · 2 Fraser Close, Hanmer Springs, 7334
Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Fish And Chips, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air…
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 20 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs · visithurunui.co.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 16 Conical Hill Road
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-We 06:00-15:00; Fr-Su 06:00-15:00, 16:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-14:00, 16:30-21:00 · 2 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 8 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs · facebook.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 6 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs · saintshanmer.co.nz
Cafe · cafe · 47 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs · roastedbean.co.nz
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-17:00 · 16 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs, 7334
Restaurant · restaurant
Airports
Hanmer Springs Aerodrome 5.4 km to the centre
Hanmer Springs, CAN, NZ
Culverden 27 km to the centre
Hurunui District Council, CAN, NZ
Where to stay
6 Lakewood Lane, Forest View Close, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand
160 Medway Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · hanmerglamping.nz
46 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · oakviewhanmersprings.com
88 Rippingale Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · vibrantliving.co.nz
13 Cheltenham Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · cheltenham.co.nz
2 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · driftersinn.co.nz
14 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · kakapolodge.co.nz
25 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · tussockpeak.co.nz
200 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · hanmerspringsaccommodation.co.nz
5 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · hanmerspringstop10.co.nz
41 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · hanmerbackpackers.co.nz
283 Medway Road, Hanmer Springs 7360, New Zealand · braemarlodge.co.nz
1 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · edithotelsandresorts.com
Indoor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0aOkUH6l8o · 20 Chisholm Crescent, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · thestjames.co.nz
1 Rutherford Crescent, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · villagelake.co.nz
24 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · aspenlodgemotel.co.nz
4 Woodbank Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · hanmerapartments.co.nz
6 Leamington Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · settlershanmer.co.nz
3 Leamington Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · alpinegardenmotel.co.nz
2 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · hanmerscenicviews.co.nz
56 Jacks Pass Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · chaletsmotel.co.nz
29 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · glenalvon.co.nz
1 Tarndale Place, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · bellavista.co.nz
15 Harrogate Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · spalodgehanmer.co.nz
84 Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · greenacresmotel.co.nz
18 Bath Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand · larchwoodmotel.co.nz
7 Cheltenham Street, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Culverden; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hanmer Springs, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing