The Hurunui is a family friendly destination... the perfect place to hang out and simply have fun.
Whether its making friends at the Hanmer Springs Animal Park, having a mini golf tournament with your family or relaxing at the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools you would be hard pressed not to enjoy yourself.
We've got you covered!
Are you looking for a place where you can take the kids for unlimited fun these holidays… and that you can enjoy too?
Hanmer Springs has got you covered. Located just 90 minutes north of Christchurch, Hanmer Springs is just a short (and very scenic) road trip away.
With so much to do in Hanmer Springs, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite activities - perfect to excite, relax and entertain!
A list of a few of our favourite kid approved activities for the whole family to enjoy!
A non-technical mountain bike track. This iconic easy grade loop has provided the first step to a life-long enjoyment of mountain biking for so many, both young and old.
Key Information:
Grade - Easy
Distance - 6km
Estimated Time - 1 hour
The Forest Amble Sculpture Walk in Hanmer Springs is the perfect short walk for kids, with a range of large wooden art sculptures to find along the way. The Hanmer Heritage Forest is beautiful as it is, but you’ll have no trouble enticing the kids on this walk with a big friendly giant, an Orangutan, a Tuatara, a falcon, and a dog (to name a few) to spy along the way.
Read More About Forest Amble Sculpture Walk
Located in Hanmer Springs, experience the breathtaking beauty of the night sky as you gaze up at the dazzling stars and constellations with the team at Manuka Skies. Their Tailored family tour caters specifically for families (up to 2 adults and 3 children - 5 to 16yrs) and inlcudes snacks!
The Manuka Skies shuttle will even pick you up and drop you off to your accommodation within the village
Step back in time to a world of mystical trolls and mythical beasts, separated from mankind via a series of magic portals, each guarded by a trusted goblin Gate Keeper.
Rumour has it that one of the portals in Hanmer has broken, after the Gate Keeper fell into a deep sleep. Mystical creatures have escaped and are roaming the streets, wreaking havoc and getting up to no good.
8 years +
4 puzzles
North Canterbury's Premier Heritage Railway Experience!
The Weka Pass Railway operates using steam and diesel locomotives on a 12.8km scenic ride through the unique limestone beauty of the Weka Pass.
Check out their website for timetables
Hurunui's Hidden Gems
The best place in NZ for aquatic rides, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is a must do for a family holiday!
The first place in NZ to have a Superbowl ride, the only complex to have the Conical Thrill ride – NZ’s biggest waterslide, and now the complex is the first place in New Zealand to have leading-edge technology inside their brand new slides, featuring LED lights, projection images and strip lighting.
Follow @visithurunui on Instagram
Helpful Links
Contact Us
42 Amuri Avenue
Hanmer Springs
New Zealand
Email: info@visithurunui.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 315 0000
Free phone : 0800 442 663 (NZ only)
