Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs on this full-day trip from Christchurch. You will be picked up from your accommodation and transfered to the Hanmer Springs Pool & Spa to relax and rejuvenate in the hot thermal pools. You will also get to ride an exhilarating jet boat through Waiau Gorge and enjoy a cafe lunch in Hamner Springs.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for infants
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please bring swimming costume, towel & comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Canterbury Region
Picked up from your Central Christchurch accomodation and transfered through the rolling countryside of Northern Canterbury to Hanmer, peppered with farming townships and boutique wineries.
Arrive at the Waiau Bridge for your exciting Jet Boat Ride on the Waiau Uwha River (if option selected). Experience the exciting twists and turns of the jet boat as you ride through the gorge.
Options
Hot Pools & Lunch (no Jet)
Hot Pools
Lunch
Pickup included
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely worth the trip
Greg L,
Dec 27, 2023
- Viator
5.00The Jet boats and their Captains are AWESOME. Total knowledge of the river system resulted in an excellent experience. The Thermal pools experience was a great ending to the day helping to relax those muscles that were given a workout on the Jet boats,
Did not have time for thermal pools...
Alexandra G,
Jan 21, 2017
- Viator
4.00Did not have time for thermal pools but jet boat experience was another highlight of our holiday. Enjoyed the trip round Christchurch.
Jetboating was fun, but I would have...
Edward P,
Feb 7, 2014
- Viator
4.00Jetboating was fun, but I would have loved to bungi jump - not sure if that was also an option.
The driver was really nice and...
Thelma L,
Jul 26, 2011
- Viator
4.00The driver was really nice and helpful throughout the whole day. Also got to hand shear the sheep's ourselves which was awesome!!!! Only slightly negative thing is: Wished that the Hot Springs were 'real' ones not man made - But they were still fun to see and go in :)
We were a bit disappointed that...
Mícheál G,
Jan 10, 2011
- Viator
3.00We were a bit disappointed that Hanmer Springs was a series of manmade bathing pools in an enclosed complex. I thought we were going there to bathe in open springs with steam shooting out of the ground but alas, no! Bit more commercial and played down than that. Sulpher springs stink but it's all part of the experience.
The Jet Boat ride was wicked and lasted about half an hour - great fun. The wine tasting was simply that - a small sample of about 8 wines, but no tour of the vineyard or visit to the vats. The sheep shearing was interesting and we had a go ourselves, but the sheepdog exhibition was lame, with a dog and 8 sheep running around a field for about 2 mins. Not a bad day out. You get to see plenty of scenery anyway.
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