Welcome to Hanmer Springs' Heritage.

The delightful spa resort of Hanmer Springs is just a 90 minute drive north of Christchurch. Situated in a high country basin 385 metres above sea level this glorious alpine village is the perfect retreat for rest, relaxation and replenishment.

Set amongst mature trees and surrounded by distant hills the former Hanmer Lodge site has been a part of Hanmer Springs for over a century. This beautiful local landmark has been lovingly transformed into a luxurious resort, The Heritage Hanmer Spings.

Restored to its original Spanish design, the former lodge is home to 38 well appointed rooms and the landscaped gardens house 27 garden suites and villas designed to offer privacy and seclusion.

Villas feature an open plan dining room and lounge area with fireplace, self-contained kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, full complement of crockery, glassware, laundry facilities and undercover parking.

The elegant Dining Room and Piano Bar perfectly capture the atmosphere of the hotel's 1930's heyday with the high stud ceiling and large windows overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy the ambience of a roaring log fire in winter complemented by al fresco dining in the summer months.

Hanmer Springs is renowned worldwide, Not only as a spa resort to "take the waters" but for the variety of adventure activities at its doorstep. Golfing, hunting, fishing, canyoning and mountain biking ... even bungy jumping and in winter snow skiing at nearby ski fields. For some real excitement take the wild waters of the Hurunui River for rafting, jetboating or funyakking.

Whatever the season, Hanmer Springs is a picturesque wonderland. Often blanketed in snow in winter, while autumn brings a myriad of colours, spring avenues of daffodils and soft blossom and summer cool greens.

A visit to Hanmer Springs would not be complete without a soak in the steaming waters of the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve. Situated in one of New Zealand's finest thermal complexes and known to ancient Maori who used the area to rest during their travels to collect Pounamu (New Zealand Jade) from the South West Coast - the springs have eased the aching bones of visitors for over a hundred years.

Surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop and towering pine trees the hot therapeutic spas will soothe the body and relax the soul as will the tranquility of scenic walks which wind their way through some of New Zealand's oldest exotic forest.