Hanmer Springs Attractions
Ph: 03 315 7046
This is the ideal place to enjoy the adventures that New Zealand is famous for and Hanmer Springs Adventures offers the works! Try jet boating, bungy jumping, white water rafting and quad bike adventures. Hanmer Springs Adventures has clay bird shooting and paintball for groups and all activities take in the wonderful surroundings and scenery our region has to offer. They are located at the Waiau Ferry Bridge approximately 6km from our Park. Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Hanmer Springs Animal Park
Ph: 03 315 7772
55 Hanmer Springs Road
For a cool mix of fun, play, education and most importantly a day of relaxation. Hanmer Springs Animal Park is the ideal outing for families, schools, groups and animal lovers of all ages with light lunch options, snacks as well as tea and coffee available. Bring your own picnic and enjoy watching the animals.
Get up-close and personal hand-feeding the nicest, friendliest and most interesting farm and exotic animals around.
Open from 10 am 7 days a week during school holidays. Opening hours and days may vary during summer and winter.#
Hanmer Springs Adventure Centre
Ph: 03 315 7233 or 0800 for fun (0800 3687 286)
20 Conical Hill Road
Have a go at Quad Biking or Archery! The most fun you can have on four wheels.
Jump on a quad bike and explore the purpose-built track through meadows, streams and bush on our 15,000-acre Woodbank Station property. Get ready for the adrenaline-pumping thrill of a real quad bike adventure, with river crossings, hill climbs, humps and bumps, all set in the magnificent scenery of the Hanmer Basin. Ride the Honda Sport Quad Bike through our working farm, complete with sheep and cattle.
Departure times: 10 am and 1:30 pm or on request.
Archery... just pull back the string, sight the target and release – relive the past as you sample this ancient sport at our purpose-built archery range in the heart of Hanmer Springs Village.
Test yourself - can you hit the bull’s eye? Compete against your friends to get the highest score.
Included: hire of bow and arrows, full safety briefing, instruction, five lanes available for 30-minute intervals for 10 years and up.
'A Magical Experience on Horseback'
Trek by horseback in St James High Country on a guided ride with horses for all abilities. Take the stage coach and feel like you are stepping back in time while Pukatea Horse Trails showcase our beautiful countryside. A unique difference with Pukatea Horse Trails is they offer experienced riders 'Freedom Trekking' allowing them to go out on non-guided rides and explore the countryside experience the raw beauty of our mountains and rugged terrain, our river and mountain tracks first hand.