Hugo’s Hanmer holiday: Tait Gallery
Tait Gallery at Hanmer Springs has a beautiful selection of ceramics, pottery, glassware, wood turning and jewellery, as well as a large display of pictures by artists both emerging and established. The portfolio includes landscapes by Tony Roche, Ross Lee, Debbie Lambert, Karen Werner, Charles Pickworth, Jane Riley and Jane […]
Hair-raising Hanmer
Not just a relaxing alpine resort, Hanmer Springs is its own adventurer’s paradise. Outdoor activities in the area are plentiful no matter the season. Here’s Metropol’s picks of the North Canterbury township’s adrenaline fixes for the summer seasons. WHEELY FUN Explore secluded mountain valleys on four wheels with a quad […]
Crafters’ paradise: Mickey Raes
If you’ve been thinking on how to support local while getting out of the city for some well-deserved R and R, there are plenty of reasons to head to Hanmer Springs. The jewel in North Canterbury’s crown, Hanmer has long been the destination for adventure junkies and those craving an escape, but […]
Hidden hikes of Hanmer
You know about the hot pools, you know about the adrenaline activities and you know about the quaint village – but did you know about the plethora of hikes and tramps awaiting at Hanmer Springs? PARK PARADISE Hanmer Forest Park is a walker’s paradise. The indigenous forest and a small […]
Mountains of modernity: Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel
Tucked into the Hanmer Springs village, Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel is a tranquil place to relax, unwind and enjoy an alpine escape in modern self-contained accommodation. Just 400m from the famed hot pools complex, the motel is also a stone’s throw from the quaint village’s collection of cafes, restaurants, […]
Luxurious alpine escape: Village Lake luxury apartments
Nestled against Hanmer’s picturesque mountainscape, Village Lake luxury apartments offers a 5-star alpine getaway. Modern and spacious, each stylish apartment contains everything you need to escape the city and soak in the alpine surrounds. Each apartment includes a gas fire to cosy up in front of, along with a balcony or […]
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