Hospitality & ambience: Drifters Inn
Location, location, location – you really can’t say it any other way when you’re talking about the Drifters Inn. Located straight across from the thermal pools and close to the town centre, it’s ideally located for your event in the idyllic Hanmer Springs. With a welcoming environment, people come from all […]
An inspirational boutique: Fashionworks
Take a trip to Hanmer over the next month – the perfect Cup Day outfit could be waiting. Inspiration flows in this stress-less alpine atmosphere, especially at designer boutique Fashionworks. Owner Alice Stielow says spring’s burst of flowers and sunshine inspires dressing up in fashionable florals and colour. “However, Cup […]
The ultimate in luxury: Village Lake Apartments (Enter to win two nights accommodation)
For the ultimate luxurious getaway, set in the heart of beautiful Hanmer Springs, head to the Village Lake Apartments where exceptional hospitality awaits. With spectacular alpine views and premium 5-star accommodation, the Village Lake Apartments are within walking distance to the town’s thermal pools and a myriad of leisure activities. […]
Hanmer’s Fashion Haven: Lifestyles
Lifestyles in Hanmer lures repeat customers from as far as the Gold Coast, with its expansive range of swimwear. Many make a weekend of it, as they can pop across to the pools and show them off! Bond-Eye’s Sea-level range (formerly Nip-Tuck) suits many different figures, as do Seafolly and […]
A beautiful range: Boulder Point
Wendy Lamont has been turning her talented hand to all manner of exquisite handmade crafts for the past 30 years After making wedding supplies for a young friend without a big budget, she realised how much satisfaction she got from the process. “Every wedding I do, the customer has a […]
Hurunui Pleasures: Red Post Café
Spring is upon us and the pleasures of North Canterbury’s delights await, not only its beautiful vistas but the pleasures of the Red Post Café’s delicious food and coffee. On the journey to Hanmer there is a great place to stop in Culverden. It has a fantastic cathartic old-style cottage […]









