Discover the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs on this full-day trip from Christchurch. Relax and rejuvenate in the hot thermal pools, visit a sheep farm, ride a jet boat through Waiau Gorge and enjoy a wine tasting at a Waipara Winery.
Highlights
- Day trip to Hanmer Springs from Christchurch
- Jet boat ride through Waiau Gorge at Thrillseekers Canyon
- Visit to a working sheep farm
- Lunch in Hanmer Springs
- Bathe in Hanmer Springs thermal pools
- Waipara Winery wine tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop off from Christchurch
Useful Information
Waipara Wine Trail, Christchurch
You'll be picked up from your centrally located Christchurch hotel to travel 90 minutes north to the tranquil setting of Hanmer Springs, nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains and forest-clad hills.
After enjoying the excitement of a jet boat ride through Waiau Gorge at Thrillseekers Canyon, visit a working sheep farm to see sheep dogs at work and sheep shearing.
At Hanmer Springs, enjoy lunch at the Garden House Cafe. The tour continues to Jacks Pass into the mountains overlooking the Hanmer Plateau, or you can opt to explore the village of Hanmer Springs at your own leisure.
Your time at Hanmer Springs concludes with a relaxing bathe in the thermal pools in the center of Hanmer Springs village.
Your journey back to Christchurch includes a stop at a Waipara Winery for a wine tasting. You'll arrive at your Christchurch accommodation at approximately 6:00pm.
After enjoying the excitement of a jet boat ride through Waiau Gorge at Thrillseekers Canyon, visit a working sheep farm to see sheep dogs at work and sheep shearing.
At Hanmer Springs, enjoy lunch at the Garden House Cafe. The tour continues to Jacks Pass into the mountains overlooking the Hanmer Plateau, or you can opt to explore the village of Hanmer Springs at your own leisure.
Your time at Hanmer Springs concludes with a relaxing bathe in the thermal pools in the center of Hanmer Springs village.
Your journey back to Christchurch includes a stop at a Waipara Winery for a wine tasting. You'll arrive at your Christchurch accommodation at approximately 6:00pm.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Janet N, Australia, July 2010
Jeff , our relaxed and well-informed guide gave us a thoroughly enjoyable day. The jetboat ride was terrific fun, and the spa a novel experience. Great little package.
Reviewed by Nicole C, Australia, June 2010
Enjoyed every minute of it. Because of rain the previous days, it looked as if it would be impossible to do the Jet Boat, but the tour guide kept trying, and we were able to do it in the afternoon. It was a great day, everything went smoothly.
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