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More to do in Hurunui

July 29, 2022 by Digital Marketing and NZ Herald

Right on the doorstep of Christchurch lies a region that manages to sneak under the radar yet offers up a profusion of the kind of scenery, adventure and culinary magic that holiday dreams are made of.

Finding your bliss on holiday is a many and varied thing – pampering, wilderness escapades, awe-inspiring landscapes… you'll find it all in Hurunui. This district of North Canterbury packs in a host of diverse itineraries, so all you need to do is discover your own ultimate getaway.

5 Reasons to visit Hurunui

Posted in Hurunui; May 23, 2022 by Finding Alexx and Hurunui Generic

When international borders started closing in 2020, Kiwi travel blogger Alexx from Finding Alexx pressed pause on her year-long solo round the world trip and managed to make it home to Aotearoa just in time. The next two years brought a silver lining in the form of lots of New Zealand adventures, from epic campervan road trips to whirlwind weekend getaways. And one of her all-time favourite places to visit in the country? The stunning Hurunui region. 

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa named among country’s best for sustainable tourism.

Posted in Hanmer Springs; May 2, 2022 by Hurunui Generic

Tourism New Zealand has granted a Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award to the North Canterbury alpine thermal pools and spa complex.

Our favourite autumn walks in Hanmer Springs

Posted in Hanmer Springs; May 2, 2022 by Default Admin

The walking tracks around Hanmer Springs come alive in Autumn! 

It’s worth remembering that our weather can be unpredictable, especially in Autumn. Clear skies in the morning can become cloudy in no time at all, so pack a bag with light-waterproof jackets and wet weather gear.

Discover these great hidden gems

February 25, 2022 by Hurunui Generic

There’s no time like Summer for a refresh and that’s exactly what businesses across Hurunui are doing as they prepare to host thousands of Kiwis once more.  

Your local honeymoon destination

February 24, 2022

Said “I do” and wondering where to next? 

Journey into the heart of the Hurunui for a luxurious honeymoon or romantic alpine escape. 

Visit Hurunui: A memory-making destination for the whole family

February 23, 2022 by Hurunui Generic

Less than 1000 people live in Hanmer Springs village, yet the tiny town attracts more than 600,000 visitors every year because of its alpine setting and award-winning natural thermal pools.

Explore Hanmer Springs - fun for the whole family

January 21, 2022

Hanmer Springs alpine village may be located just 90 minutes out of Christchurch, but it  feels like a world away.

Explore the Alpine Pacific Touring Route this summer

Posted in Alpine Pacific Touring Route; January 13, 2022 by Hurunui Generic

It’s likely you’ve done parts of the Alpine Pacific Touring Route (APT) without even realising it – but we bet you haven’t seen all of its hidden gems.

100 riders compete in second Tombstone Mountain Bike Race in Hanmer Springs

January 13, 2022

It was awesome to have Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa sponsored rider at the 2nd Tombstone Mountain Bike Race on Sunday 5 December.