Shaking prompts garden festival

An opportunity to see the world-renowned ‘Wall of Waiau’ and ‘Lake Rebekah’, the lake created when the 2016 Waiau-Kaikoura earthquake triggered a massive landslide that dammed the Leader River, is an attraction of this year’s Hurunui Garden Festival, being held from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 November 2019.     The Woodchester […]

Diner-style burger bar: Boulder Burgers

Heading to the Hanmer Springs Fete this November? Stop for a bite to eat and something sweet at Boulder Burgers, Hanmer’s ‘50s-inspired, American-style burger bar in the heart of the recently established Boulder Precinct.       Step back in time and enjoy the ambience of an American diner-style burger bar, complete with […]

Culverden’s culinary oasis: Red Post Cafe

With the days getting longer and the nights shorter, now is as good a time as any to enjoy some spring dining and quality eats with your nearest and dearest at Culverden’s Red Post Café.   Situated on Highfield Street and facing onto SH7, Red Post Café, in its beautiful restored villa, […]

The heart of Hanmer: Clear Ridge Apartments

Situated right on our doorstep, Hanmer Springs is known as New Zealand’s Alpine Spa Village, attracting adrenalin-lovers from at home and across the globe.     Each apartment at Clear Ridge Apartments is self-contained and appointed to high standards, with restaurants and cafés nearby, and the golf course is just across the […]

Hanmer’s shopping event: Hanmer Springs Fete

Hanmer Springs Fête is set to be North Canterbury’s newest and finest shopping event, so start planning your girl’s trip now!     Enjoy the stunning historic Queen Mary Hospital grounds as you peruse more than 130 carefully curated stalls from across New Zealand. Get your Christmas shopping sorted with this incredible […]

Fashionable treasure trove: Fashionworks

Fresh spring and summer styles await at Hanmer Springs’ Fashionworks, your go-to designer label treasure trove for womenswear, footwear, accessories and more. With Cup Day around the corner, we’re sure you’ll find your perfect outfit for race day amongst the racks at Fashionworks, where a range of high-quality womenswear resides. With stylish […]

Hanmer’s home away from home: Village Lake Apartments

For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, one simply cannot overlook Village Lake Apartments, where exceptional hospitality awaits.     Their modern spacious apartments are the perfect place for any occasion, whether a romantic getaway, family escape or even a corporate meeting. Village Lake Apartments provides […]

Showcasing race fashions: Kjole Style

Race day – Melbourne Cup Day; New Zealand Cup Day. So very exciting, but what to wear?       The panic; the anxiety. Relax – Kjole Style in Hanmer Springs has it all in hand. At their Melbourne Cup Day event in the village they will showcase race day outfits, especially […]

Time for a girl’s weekend!: MickeyRaes

Just imagine it; a group of your best women friends gathered together, stitching, sewing and crafting to your heart’s content. Better yet, you’re out of the city, away from all the hustle and bustle, relaxing in the jewel in Canterbury’s crown – Hanmer Springs.     Because although Hanmer Springs is an […]

Standing out from the crowd: Nick Rogers Builder Ltd

Architects and builders have long sought to stand out from the crowd with aesthetically pleasing designs, but a new property in Hanmer Springs stands out from the crowd as much for the clever technology built into its design as it does for its external appearance.     “There’s not many houses in […]