The ideal outing for animal lovers of all ages.
Hanmer Springs Animal Park is set rurally on 6 hectares, amidst spectacular mountain views, 10-15 minutes walk from the village of Hanmer Springs. We have 2 hectares of purpose-built farm park where you can relax and wander freely among our friendly animals in a clean and peaceful setting.

All year round fun, entertainment and activities — Hanmer Springs Animal Park is an amazing farm park with a wide variety of friendly and interesting animals to hand feed.   After having fun with the animals, enjoy our small onsite cafe or feel free to bring your own picnic.  Relax with your food and drinks and give the kids time to enjoy our trampolines, playground and large sandpit.  It’s a fabulous outing for animal lovers of all ages.

Allow at least one hour for your visit.  Bookings are advised for groups larger than 10.

Hanmer Springs Animal Park • 55 Hanmer Springs Road • 7334 Hanmer Springs • Ph 03 315 7772

Hanmer Springs Animal Park

Activities: Jetboating - River Rafting - Quadbiking - Off Road Buggies - New Zealand
Email: amurijet@gmail.com
Address: 869, Hanmer Springs Road,Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
Address: 869, Hanmer Springs Road,Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Ski Area, located on Mount Saint Patrick, South Island, New Zealand is a club skifield 17 km from the town of Hanmer Springs.
Hanmer Springs Ski Area offers you New Zealand club field skiing at its best! 
Family friendly (everybody friendly!), relaxed, affordable and a focus on the people and place as opposed to how awesome you are on the snow.

We have a cosy, heated Day Lodge complete with gas stoves and ovens, toasted sandwich machines, tea and coffee for your convenience when you want a relaxing break. 
Large windows toward the slopes make for great viewing for spectators as well as our fantastic mezzanine level with couches and a warm sunny area for children and families to relax. 
Our deck is perfect for warm spring days with a bbq or an apres ski drink under the stars. 


Ski/Snowboard hire as well as outerwear is available directly from our partners Hanmer Adventure Centre in the village. Nutcrackers and toboggans are available on the mountain. We have a great experienced team of Ski and Snowboard Instructors on hand to help you get the most out of your time at our field, and a qualified ski patroller is always on duty. 

If you decide to stay the night with us (there's comfortable accommodation for a maximum of 64 people) you can choose from either family rooms or bunk type accommodation in the Robinson Lodge.
All accommodation is self catering and exceptionally good value. 
There's nothing quite like waking up in the midst of the mountains! An amazing experience for families, groups or a couples getaway.

Hanmer Springs Ski Area

Our History
MK Restaurant was opened in 2017 and quickly became the number one restaurant in Hanmer Springs.
We have been in the restaurant industry since the 90s running many successful restaurants across Europe and developing our passion for high-quality food.

Excellent Menu
We are very passionate about high-quality food. For the greatest satisfaction of our guests all dishes are prepared from scratch, using the best ingredients from our local suppliers.
To ensure you experience the highest culinary delight we prepare our food using various cooking techniques and ingredients.

By using many ways of cooking, including molecular and traditional techniques of cooking we want to offer our guests the most delicious dumplings in the world.

Visit us today and enjoy our delicious food and professional service.

Mirek and Krystyna
Founders 


MK Restaurant

Adventure and Outdoor Activity Centre!
Planning a School camp, Corporate group, Community or Church group gathering?
We have all your bases covered!

Activity Hanmer 

New Zealand's ultimate place to unwind
Congratulations! You've found yourself in one of the most special spots in the country.

Each of our 22 pools has its own unique offering, from tranquil adult-only pools to child friendly freshwater pools and play areas.

Our incredible selection of geothermally heated pools range from a comfortable 32°C , right up to a rejuvenating 42°C.

We are the best place to act like a kid, with an activity pool, lap pool, lazy river and epic water slides (including the largest aquatic thrill ride in NZ).  

If you’re needing to fuel up, we have an on-site Tea Kiosk Cafe & Grill famous for its wood fired pizzas.

Every visitor, from the young to the young at heart, can create a memorable experience.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is proud to be the best geothermal aquatic complex in NZ.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

Situated on the busy main street of Hanmer Springs, Rustic cafe offers a wide range of meals and beverages. With a Spanish inspired menu done KIWI style!

Rustic Cafe & Tapas Bar 

Blending North Canterbury's premium ingredients with our Swiss heritage, we create pies that are anything but humble. Handcrafted in our small-town bakery, our commitment to exceptional taste is baked into every bite - crisp, golden pastry bursting with local flavour.
From the hands of humble Swiss bakers, our pies are unapologetically gourmet - and always served with a smile.

Enjoy every delicious bite.

PJ's Pies Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs boasts a vast array of trails catering to bikers of all levels. Nestled amidst the hills and forests, these trails offer something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned riders.

Families can enhance their abilities at Brook Dawson Reserve, where they'll find a compact Pump Track perfect for improving biking skills and building confidence. For those seeking skill enhancement, a visit to the Skills Park near the Forest Entrance Hub on Jollies Pass Road, is highly recommended. If you're in search of a more exhilarating experience, the extensive trail network offers plenty of challenging routes where you can test your skills.

Whether you're bringing your own bike or renting one in town, the adventure awaits. Simply pick your trail and set off to explore.

Should you need guidance in selecting the perfect route, pay a visit to the Hanmer Springs Information Centre and Gift Shop, conveniently located near Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. The friendly staff there will gladly assist you in finding a trail suited to your abilities and preferences.

Mountain Biking in Hanmer Springs / Tracks for all abilities

Located in the heart of Hanmer Springs Village you will find Hanmer Lake Villas. The Three Bedroom Alpine Villas are situated in a picturesque lake setting with unforgettable mountain views all within a two-minute walk to town.Fully furnished, stand-alone homes with the option of either one or two bathrooms, these properties are perfect for your next family/friends getaway. Enjoy an easy, hassle-free holiday with quality linen and towels provided, the beds will be made-up for your arrival and a full cleaning service is included on your departure.For the outdoor types, soak up the sun on your private deck at your Villa, taking in both lake and mountain views.Take a short, scenic walk through the immaculate gardens in the iconic Hanmer Lake Villas grounds or feed the ducks. With Villas dotted around the lake in an exclusive neighbourhood off Rutherford Crescent, Hanmer Lake Villas is the perfect spot for your next family or friends gathering or even corporate getaway, with 10 properties available within the one spot. <h2>ABOUT HANMER</h2>Relax with a dip in the therapeutic thermal pools, just a short three-minute walk from your Lake Villa and have a memorable Hanmer Springs dining experience in one of our renowned restaurants or local cafes. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice with a range of fabulous boutique clothing and gift shops and if you fancy a taste of some local wines after a hard day of shopping, we have a stunning winery that overlooks the Waiau river, just a 10 minute drive away.Unwind in Hanmer Springs with a relaxing massage or facial followed by a soak in the famous thermal pools or even treat yourself to a private pool, fed with naturally warm, mineral-rich water. Hanmer Heritage Forest boasts a number of mountain-bike trails with more advanced trails for riders after a challenge, as well as stunning, scenic trails for a family ride under the pine trees – there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.For those after an adrenaline rush, Hanmer Springs offers jetboating, river rafting, bungy jumping, quad biking, paintball games, clay bird shooting and more! An array of family-friendly activities such as mountain biking, mini golf, village cruise hire, the animal park, as well as an endless number of fabulous forest walks where you can even go searching for hidden fairy doors and carved wooden sculptures along the way!

Welcome to Hanmer Lake Villas 2024 in Hanmer Springs.We are a small family business with many years of experience in hospitality. Your peace of mind is our priority.We ensure that our guests have the perfect holiday experience they deserve.No hidden fees!All our holiday villas are very well looked after and feel like a home away from home.Do you want to book your weekend away in Hanmer Springs? Book now!<a href="https://hanmervillas.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">https://hanmervillas.co.nz</a>Do you own a holiday home and want to know more? Get in touch now<a href="mailto:stay@hanmervillas.co.nz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">stay@hanmervillas.co.nz</a>

Hanmer Lake Villas

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Purposes for which we collect and use your Personal InformationWe may collect, hold, use and disclose your Personal Information for the following purposes:to provide you with the products and services you have requested, including to book and provide accommodation, to facilitate payment of such products and services, to confirm relevant details in relation to your booking (such as arrival details) and to identify you when we provide those products and services; to manage health and safety in relation to your stay with us<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">to optimise your experience as either a customer of our products and services or as a user of our websites;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">to conduct our business, which may include reviewing, analysing and improving our own processes;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">to communicate with you, which includes responding to any message or enquiry you send us and identifying you when you want to communicate with us;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">to take any action in any case of dispute, or legal proceeding of any kind between you and us, or between you and any other person with respect to our business;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">to comply with our legal obligations, including requirements we have with our insurance or payment providers;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">any other purpose made known to you when collecting the Personal Information.</li></ul>Other sections of this Policy also set out other specific situations in which your information is collected, used and disclosed.We may use and disclose your Personal Information for any of these purposes, in any circumstances authorised by the Privacy Act, or in any other manner with your consent. Other Disclosures of Personal InformationExcept as stated in this Policy, we do not otherwise share your Personal Information without your consent, except where permitted by the Act, unless we believe it is necessary:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">to enforce our terms and conditions, or where we are legally required to do so;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">for us or other authorised agencies to detect, investigate, prevent or address fraud, security or technical issues;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">to otherwise protect our property, legal rights, or that of others; or</li><li class="ql-align-justify">for the purposes of carrying out the matters noted in the section below on the Management of Personal Information.</li></ul> Management of Personal InformationWe use third-party service providers to facilitate your payment and manage your bookings. In general, these third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.We currently use Windcave Payment Gateway (Windcave) to process your payments. Windcave collect and hold your payment information to perform payment services in respect of your booking. Windcave will only make available to us the information collected by them as required to enable us to confirm payment and provide the services you have requested. Any credit card details stored for payments are done so on the Windcave system. No credit card information is stored by us and Windcave protects your credit card information – at a minimum – to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). The payment information collected by Windcave is subject to Windcave’s privacy policy.&nbsp;For further information, please read Windcave’s privacy policy, available&nbsp;<a href="https://sec.windcave.com/pxmi3/privacy-policy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 0, 0);">here</a>. If you do not agree with how Windcave will handle your Personal Information then you must not make bookings through our website.&nbsp;We may change our payment processor at any time.Except as otherwise stated in this Policy, your Personal Information we collect is held by us. Our address is set out below. Your RightsYou have the right of access to, and to request the correction of, your Personal Information. To access or request a correction of any of your Personal Information, please contact us as follows:Email: stay@hanmervillas.co.nzAddress: Hanmer Lake Villas, Rutherford Crescent, Hanmer Springs 7334, New Zealand We endeavor to ensure that the Personal Information we hold is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If any of the Personal Information that you have provided to us changes we encourage you to contact us to update that Personal Information.If a dispute arises between us and we cannot resolve it with you, then you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner on investigations@privacy.org.nz. Governing LawThis Policy is governed by the laws of New Zealand.

<h4 class="ql-align-justify">Payment Policy:</h4> Booking Process:Bookings are confirmed once booking is completed online via the website and deposit paid. Confirmation of booking will be emailed to email address supplied by yourself at time of booking. If you are booking within a short time frame (particularly within 24 hours of intended arrival) we strongly recommend you contact us directly on 03 315 5352, 027 33155352 during business hours to check on the availability of your preferred dates. Office hours are 9.00am to 9.00pm.&nbsp; Payment:﻿At time of booking you will be required to enter your credit card details via our online secure payment system.&nbsp;A non-refundable deposit of 10% of the total cost of accommodation is required to secure your booking. The deposit will be deducted from your credit card within 7 days of booking. All bookings are required to be paid in full within 7 days prior to your arrival. The balance for your accommodation may be paid by direct deposit or credit card. Please note we only accept Visa or Mastercard and a 3% credit card surcharge will be applied on all credit card transactions. Should the booking be within 7 days of the intended arrival date then payment in full is required. A booking confirmation will be forwarded to you upon confirmation of availability and receipt of payment. In the event of an account not being paid when due, for either accommodation, sundry hire or other possible charges we reserve the right to charge the credit card number provided, or to invoice the guest and if necessary refer the account to a debt collection agency and add all costs of collection to that account. <h3>PARTIES:</h3>We have a strict rule against any kind of party being held at this property. The only guests permitted in the property are those listed in the booking. Please have consideration for the neighbours at all times and so excessive noise or foul language at any time of the day will not be tolerated. If we find there has been any kind of party or gathering in the property and/or our terms and conditions have been contravened, our licence does require us to evict at that point, regardless of the time of day, or night.&nbsp;There will be no refund of the booking fee.<h3> </h3><h3>DISTURBANCE TO NEIGHBOURS:</h3>Some of our properties have permanent neighbours who live next door. Neighbours will notify us if there is any noise coming from the property between 10:30pm and before 7:30am, especially in the outdoor areas. If we receive a noise notification, we will send a courtesy message to ask that the noise be curtailed.&nbsp;If the noise continues and we find our terms and conditions have been contravened, again, our licence does require us to evict at that point, regardless of the time of day, or night.&nbsp;There will be no refund of the booking fee.<h4 class="ql-align-justify"> </h4><h4 class="ql-align-justify">Cancellation Policy:</h4>7 Days Notice in writing. Except School and Public Holidays where 14 days cancellation policy applies. All alterations or cancellations must be received via email. If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason 14 days or more prior to arrival date, you will receive a refund in full of any monies paid, less the 10% non-refundable deposit. If you wish to cancel within 7 days of your arrival date, modify your booking or in case of no-show, no refund will be given, and you will still be liable for the full amount of your stay. Should you choose to shorten the length of your stay within 7 days of your arrival date, you will still be liable for the full period originally booked. Please choose your dates carefully. Please note transferring a booking is only permitted 14 days or more prior to the arrival date. For ALL bookings within School/Public Holidays a strict 14 day cancellation applies. All bookings are subject to cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances including the sale of the property, long-term letting or other events outside Springs Holiday Houses control pertaining to the property. If your booking is cancelled, we will endeavour to book you into an equivalent House, however, Springs Holiday Houses takes no responsibility if this is not possible. Any existing deposit may be either put towards a new booking or refunded in full. Cancellations due to extreme weather conditions, causing road closures or other such events that prevent you from travelling to our town will be assessed on a case by case basis. <h4 class="ql-align-justify">CheckIn Policy:</h4>Over 20 years of age&nbsp;It is our company policy to prohibit bookings made for groups of individuals with anyone under 20 years of age (please note: this does not include families with children). Proof of age may be requested from any individual at any time and those unable to comply will be asked to vacate. Gatherings &amp; Noise We have a zero tolerance policy in regard to noise. Noisy parties or gatherings are not permitted. 21st birthday parties, Hen and Stag nights are not permitted. We ask that you respect the neighbours. If complaints are received and a breach of peace has been made a $250.00 penalty fee will be charged and the guest risks being evicted from the property. Damage and Personal liability The guest is liable for damages to any property or content of the property incurred during their stay. Please inspect the property and report any damage immediately to Springs Holiday Houses on arrival. The guest is required to acknowledge that the guest is personally liable for payment for any damage to the home or property both malicious or accidental by themselves or any of their guests and that any costs to rectify will be charged on their credit card provided at time of booking. Should guests lose any keys to the House, the guest will be held responsible for the replacement costs of the keys and may also be held liable for the costs of replacing locks if deemed necessary. Guests stay at their own risk and Springs Holiday Houses will not be held liable for damage or injury caused to guests or personal property when circumstances arise outside of our control. i.e nature and weather.&nbsp; Lost Property:&nbsp;While every care will be taken to retrieve lost items, Springs Holiday Houses will not be held accountable or responsible for items lost or left behind by guests. Items will be held for a period of one month before being disposed of or donated to charity. If items are found in the Villas and require postage to be returned, this cost plus a $15.00 admin fee will be charged to the owner of the lost property. Faults We do not guarantee that the products and services that are listed in any of the homes will be continuous or fault free. Springs Holiday Houses will endeavour to repair/replace any faulty item but given the limited services available in our town this may not always be immediately possible. Events beyond our control, such as poor weather, power cuts or unforeseen electronic breakdowns, do not give the guest the automatic entitlement to a discount, unless such event has prevented the guest from being able to safely occupy the property altogether, and Springs Holiday Houses are unable to relocate the guest to another House.&nbsp; General:These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ourselves. Our failure or delay in exercising or enforcing any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these terms is found by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the Court should endeavour to give effect to the parties intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these terms remain in full force and effect. Should you be asked to vacate the property early due to breech of these terms and conditions you will be liable for payment of the full period of time originally booked. Changing These Terms and Giving Notices We may change these terms, by changing or removing existing terms or adding new ones, at any time. The change applies from the time it is published on our site. If we need to give you any notice, we can do this by emailing you at the last email address you have provided us. You are deemed to have received the email at the time the email leaves our server.

Villa 462

Villa 461

Villa 457

Villa 467 (1 Bathroom)

A Three Bedroom Villa with Two Bathrooms - the bedding configuration is a Super King Bed on the mezzanine level, Queen Bed in the second bedroom (downstairs) and 2x single beds in the third bedroom (downstairs). Featuring a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, enjoy your stay at Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas with a spacious, open-plan living and dining area heated by a log-burner and heat pump and take in the stunning mountain and lake views from your own private, sun-drenched deck. This Villa has Wi-Fi and Vodafone TV (access to a range of freeview channels, as well as a number of your favourite apps).

Villa 457 (2 Bathrooms)

A Three Bedroom Villa with Two Bathrooms - the bedding configuration is a Super King Bed on the mezzanine level, Queen Bed in the second bedroom (downstairs) and 2x single beds in the third bedroom (downstairs). Featuring a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, enjoy your stay at Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas with a spacious, open-plan living and dining area heated by a log-burner and heat pump and take in the stunning mountain and lake views from your own private, sun-drenched deck. This Villa has Wi-Fi and Sky TV (including sports channels).

Villa 458 (2 Bathrooms)

A Three Bedroom Villa with One Bathroom - the bedding configuration is a Super King Bed on the mezzanine level, Queen Bed in the second bedroom (downstairs) and 2x single beds in the third bedroom (downstairs). Featuring a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, enjoy your stay at Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas with a spacious, open-plan living and dining area heated by a log-burner and heat pump and take in the stunning mountain and lake views from your own private, sun-drenched deck. This Villa has Wi-Fi and Vodafone TV (access to a range of freeview channels, as well as a number of your favourite apps).

Villa 459 (1 Bathroom)

Villa 460 (1 Bathroom)

Villa 461 (1 Bathroom)

A Three Bedroom Villa with One Bathroom - the bedding configuration is a Super King Bed on the enclosed mezzanine level, Queen Bed in the second bedroom (downstairs) and 2x single beds in the third bedroom (downstairs). Featuring a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, enjoy your stay at Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas with a spacious, open-plan living and dining area heated by a log-burner and heat pump and take in the stunning mountain and lake views from your own private deck. This Villa has Wi-Fi and a Smart TV.

Villa 462 (1 Bathroom)

Villa 463 (1 Bathroom)

Villa 465 (2 Bathrooms)

Villa 466 (2 Bathrooms)

A Three Bedroom Villa with One Bathroom - the bedding configuration is a Super King Bed on the mezzanine level, Queen Bed in the second bedroom (downstairs) and 2x single beds in the third bedroom (downstairs). Featuring a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, enjoy your stay at Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas with a spacious, open-plan living and dining area heated by a brand new log-burner and heat pump and take in the stunning mountain and lake views from your own private, sun-drenched deck. This Villa has Wi-Fi and Vodafone TV (access to a range of freeview channels, as well as a number of your favourite apps), plus Sky Sports channels.

Welcome to Hanmer Lake Villas

Accommodations

Explore Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Animal Park

Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Ski Area

MK Restaurant

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