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Things to see in Hanmer Springs (New Zealand): 16 places and when to go
Hanmer Springs is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (9), Wildlife (2). The best known are Mount Woolley, Birch Topping and Druids Hill. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -42.5254, 172.8295
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (9) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (2) · With kids (2) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CHC Christchurch, 110 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Scaife, at 1,836 m.
What to see in Hanmer Springs
The places in and around Hanmer Springs, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount WoolleyMountain in New Zealand13 km
- Birch ToppingMountain in New Zealand8.2 km
- Druids HillHill in New Zealand11 km
- Grey HillHill in New Zealand14 km
- Hanmer Springs Ski AreaSki area in New Zealand12 km
- Mizzen PeakSummit in New Zealand11 km
- Mount LeslieMountain in New Zealand8.6 km
- Mount PaulSummit12 km
- Mount ScaifeHill in New Zealand15 km
- Queen Mary HospitalFormer New Zealand hospital386 m
- St Roch's ChurchChurch in Hanmer Springs, New Zealand48 m
- Sunday HillMountain in New Zealand7.7 km
- Church of the Epiphany, Hanmer SpringsNew Zealand church632 m
- Hammer Springs Animal ParkWith kids · Wildlife934 m
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & SpaWith kids314 m
- Waiau Ferry BridgeNew Zealand bridge7.6 km
When to go to Hanmer Springs
The best time to visit Hanmer Springs is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:47
- FebBest time13:40
- MarBest time12:21
- AprBest time10:50
- MayPossible9:35
- JunPossible8:54
- JulPossible9:10
- AugPossible10:16
- SepPossible11:44
- OctBest time13:11
- NovBest time14:28
- DecBest time15:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54. In January, 15 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hanmer Springs
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC, Christchurch), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Waikari10 places52 km
- Amberley6 places71 km
- Kaikōura39 places72 km
- St. Arnaud20 places81 km
- Kaiapoi6 places96 km
- Christchurch77 places114 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hanmer Springs?
The best known: Mount Woolley, Birch Topping, Druids Hill, Grey Hill, Hanmer Springs Ski Area. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hanmer Springs?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Hanmer Springs?
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hanmer Springs as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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