With endless coastlines, winding forest trails and charming historic villages, Hurunui is an explorer’s paradise with plenty to surprise and delight all who visit.
Delight in one of New Zealand’s award-winning wine regions, linger in a winery restaurants and don’t miss the chance to taste the local fare at the weekend Farmers market in Amberley.
Those after a unique shopping experience won't be let down by what's on offer in the Hurunui.
You'll find fashion boutiques featuring stunning pieces to add to your wardrobe, gorgeous homeware shops, galleries and some incredible outlets you won't find anywhere else.
With fresh alpine air, forests and mountains, Hurunui is a natural relaxant. And for those wanting to really unwind there are spa treatments, wineries and indulgence on tap.
Trails for all ages and all abilities. Tackle mountain tracks with panoramic views from the top or stroll or ride through winding forest trails with delights around many a corner.
Fossick under the forest canopy, comb the coastline for special treasures or experience the high country’s magnificence, it is time to dust off your cobwebs and get exploring.
With fresh alpine air, mountains and forests, it feels good just being in Hanmer Springs. Everything you need is right here, including famous thermal springs.
Hurunui is filled with heart. Historic homesteads, country pubs and rolling green hills that will have you feeling a world away from your everyday life.
A place of pioneers and innovators, the Waipara Valley’s an award-winning wine region. You’ll love the vineyard tastings and the winery restaurants… they’re exceptional.
Whether you want to indulge in luxury or make some new friends in a backpackers, it’s easy to find the perfect place to stay … what you will find hard is leaving.
Road trips make memories and Hurunui is a motorist’s dream. You’ll whip past limestone outcrops, over patchwork plains, always heading towards rolling green hills on the horizon.
Who doesn't want a stunning backdrop for their wedding day? The Hurunui has many to offer...dramatic alpine vistas, rows of grapes in award winning vineyards, rolling green hills, crisp rivers and lush green forests. With a range of venues and activities for your guests to enjoy, your wedding will be an unforgettable event.
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.
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.
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.
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.