When to visit

Winter

in Hurunui

Cold air, hot pools and snow on the tops — Hurunui in winter is a different kind of trip. The thermal pools have been drawing people out of the city since 1883. The ski fields at Hanmer Springs and Mt Lyford are a short drive away. The village slows right down, the restaurants fill up, and the trails are yours.

Winter Itineraries

Oakview Hanmer Springs

Hanmer walking & wellness reset

2 Days

Lake Stella mountain huts at Mt Lyford

Mt Lyford snow & stars escape

2 Days

Activity Hanmer Outdoor Puzzle Hunts

Hanmer Springs family play day

1 Day

Tawanui Farm - A Frame Cabin

Cheviot & Gore Bay coast escape

2 Days

Waipara Valley

Amberley & Waipara weekend

2 Days

Terako Downs campground at Mt Lyford

Mt Lyford camp & stargazing

2 Days

Atatū PurePod above the Greta Valley coastline

Greta Valley glass-cabin escape

2 Days

Hill Block Hut near Mt Grey

Mt Grey hike & hut reset

2 Days

Lyndon Loop cycling route near Waiau

Waiau backroads ride

1 Day

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Hot pools at dusk, ski fields at dawn and a village that runs at its own pace. Here's where to head this winter.

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Greystone PurePod, glass eco-cabin, immerse yourself in nature

Greystone PurePod

Waipara Valley
Apartment Exterior.

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs
The entrance of Ribbonwood Country House

Ribbonwood Country House

Cheviot & Gore Bay

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Greystone PurePod, glass eco-cabin, immerse yourself in nature

Greystone PurePod

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Apartment Exterior.

Hanmer TOP 10 Holiday Park

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The entrance of Ribbonwood Country House

Ribbonwood Country House

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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is located 90 minutes from Christchurch, situated in the beautiful alpine village of Hanmer Springs.

Hanmer Thermal Pools & Spa

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1 hour from Christchurch and Kaikōura experience the beautiful Hurunui River in an energising jet boat tour.

Energy Jet - Hurunui River

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Waipara Valley

Greystone Wines

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Restaurant setting.

Black Estate Wines Tastings

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Winery

Pegasus Bay Winery

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Hand feed our friendly wallabies.

Hanmer Springs Animal Park

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Activity Hanmer Puzzle Hunts

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Pixel Planet

Family

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Hair on the run

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Jump Park

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Soldiers Block Hanmer Springs

Heritage

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Arts & Culture

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Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

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Tours

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Te Mania Homestead

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Gateway Tavern Hanmer Springs

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TiPAPA Deer Park Lodge

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Waipara Valley Escape

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Tease Bar & Eatery

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Amazing Race

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Tree Top Thrill

Adventure

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Family

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Nature

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The Starling Homestead

Weddings

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Real New Zealand Farm Tours

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Family

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Food & Wine

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Nature

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La Mia Pizza

Food & Wine

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Three Bored Housewives

Shopping

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Arts & Culture

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Base Camp

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Herdmans Road

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Skills Park & Grading Trail

Cycling

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Family

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C V Express

Trails

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Cycling

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Helix

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Cycling

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Nature

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Springs Holiday Houses

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D.O.T.I Eatery and Bar

Food & Wine

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Western Link

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Southern Cross

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Cycling

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Nature

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Phillips Lane

Trails

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Cycling

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Old Coach Road

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Cycling

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Nature

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Mansfield Road

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Cycling

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Lucas Lane Link

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Cycling

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Horse Riding

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Conical Hill Climb

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Cycling

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Woodland Walk Loop Trail

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Cycling

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Snakes n Ladders

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Cycling

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Nature

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Camp Track

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KJOLE STYLE

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The Brazilian Day Spa

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My Washing Hub – Laundromat

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Bee (Chatterton Link Track)

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Nature

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Molesworth Muster Cycle Tour

Cycling

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Tours

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Nature

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Sherwood Ranch Cottages

Horse Riding

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Accommodation

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Oakview Hanmer Springs

Accommodation

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Disc Golf - Hanmer Springs

Golf

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Family

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Forest Amble Sculpture Walk

Family

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Trails

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Arts & Culture

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Nature

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Sarah Black

Wellness

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Southern White Water Float Trip

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Family

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Southern White Water Rafting

Adventure

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Riverview Lodge - The Cottage

Nature

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Alpine Massage Hanmer

Wellness

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Refresh & Nurture

Wellness

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Woodlands Reserve Track

Horse Riding

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Trails

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Nature

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The Hanmer Heritage Forest

Horse Riding

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Trails

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Nature

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Bunco's Diner

Food & Wine

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Hurunui Garden Festival Tour

Tours

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Nature

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Arts & Culture

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Hanmer High Country Views

Nature

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POINT GIBSON LIGHTHOUSE

Trails

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Heritage

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Hanmer Sushi & Bowl

Food & Wine

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Molesworth Tours

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Heritage

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Greta Valley Tavern

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Cheviot Motels, Cabins & Camp

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Heritage

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Between the Vines

Food & Wine

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Tours

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South Bank

Food & Wine

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Arts & Culture

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Trails

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Isobels Restaurant

Food & Wine

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Cork & Crown Restaurant

Food & Wine

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Amberley Craft Market

Markets

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Arts & Culture

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Shopping

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Elegant Country Gardens

Nature

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Tours

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Arts & Culture

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Pump Track

Cycling

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Family

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Culverden Fairy Doors

Family

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Trails

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Addiction

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Tombstone Trail

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Number Eight Cafe

Food & Wine

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Lyndon Loop

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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LOWER FLAT ROAD

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Cycling

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Leslie Hills Loop

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Cycling

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FORBES PATHWAY

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Heritage

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WAR MEMORIAL WALK

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Heritage

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Riverside Walk

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Red Rock

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Cycling

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Jolliffe Saddle Trail

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Cycling

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Eenie Meenie

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Balmoral Historic Fire Lookout

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Waikari Village Walks

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Heritage

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Weka Pass Maori Rock Drawings

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Heritage

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Tiromoana Bush Walk

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Mt Cass Walkway

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Hanmer Springs Village Walks

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Heritage

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Hanmer Forest - Mt Isobel

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Hanmer Springs Half Day Tramps

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Hanmer Forest Heritage Area

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Hanmer Forest Walks

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Flax Gully

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Eagles Nest

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