
Boron
This minor mineral packs a punch, helping to build strong bones and improve brain and immune function. It’s for good reason brains, bones and boron are often seen in the same sentence.
Pools & Slides
Soak in our famous, mineral-rich waters in hot pools surrounded by native gardens with mountain vistas.
Or, if you have some energy to burn, hit the hydroslides, the South Island’s only aqua thrill ride and freshwater pools featuring waterfalls, spouts and a giggle-filled lazy river.
Thermal Pools
New Zealand's Best Hot Pools
Hydroslides
Unleash your wild side!
Family Fun
Fun for all ages.
Private Pools & Saunas
Your own oasis
PoolsPlus Loyalty Card
Our best friends get all the perks! If you are a regular visitor and a New Zealand resident, the PoolsPlus Card is a great way to ensure you save money every time you visit.
Annual Swim Pass
Come here often?! The Annual Swim Pass is, without a doubt, one of the cheapest ways for our regular visitors to enjoy the pools.
The Spa
There is no escape like The Spa in Hanmer Springs. We are a sanctuary of relaxation and indulgence where every sight, sound, and sensation is carefully considered.
Treatments
If you require assistance during the booking process please give us a call on 0800 873 529.
If you are currently within your first trimester of pregnancy or if you are wanting to make a booking for a person under the age of 16 years, please contact The Spa prior to booking online.
Reduced thermal pools entry with any treatment purchased (not available to be purchased online)
Couples Treatments
Massage Rituals
Body Therapies
Our Products
We have a range of products and gift vouchers. From Comfort Zone founded in Italy to our locally produced Hanmer Springs range as well as Spa treatment gift vouchers for that special person.
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Packages
We have created a range of wonderful packages to enjoyed by everyone. From a day of fun for the whole family to a luxurious pamper experience for you and your loved ones.
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Plan Your Visit
There really is no greater escape than a trip to Hanmer Springs, just a short 90 minute drive from Christchurch. We've got everything you need to help make your visit as relaxing as possible.
Our Pricing
Coming with the family or your significant other? Enjoy 22 thermal pools and four waterslides at one great price.
Opening Hours
We are open 7 days a week with the exception of Christmas day.
Tea Kiosk Café & Grill
Enjoy casual relaxed indoor dining or pull up on the deck for a unique al fresco experience with sweeping views of the thermal pools.
Weather
FAQs
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Virtual Tour
Check out a virtual tour of our thermal pools and spa.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Group Bookings
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools is the perfect destination for groups and School bookings. We not only offer some serious fun but have educational activity sheets on the Hanmer Springs environment available for you.
School holidays!
We've got you covered!
About
Find out more about our story and history of our geothermal pools.
Our Story
Where is our water from? Who is Tamatea?
Sponsorship and Partners
We love supporting the community and take pride in being proud Sponsors of Mainland Football, Mainland Tactix & Wellbeing North Canterbury.
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Work With Us
We offer numerous employment opportunities and are always looking for superstars to join our team. In particular, lifeguards and spa therapists are always needed.
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173 years in the making…
For decades people from all over the world have flocked to Hanmer Springs to relax and enjoy our thermal pools.
But did you know that the water you’ve been enjoying for all those years is actually 173 years old?
The water in our thermal pools starts as snow and rain falling on the Hanmer Springs mountains. It seeps into the Greywacke basement rock and comes to rest in a reservoir some two kilometres underground, where it is warmed by heat radiating from the earth’s core. Today, we draw the water to the surface and use it for bathing and heating purposes.
In addition, we’ve been working hard to improve the quality of our facilities to ensure they’re truly world class.
That includes the recent redesign of our main changing rooms (now featuring luxurious underfloor heating!)
So sit back, relax, and enjoy what nature created all those years ago!
Full of the good stuff!
This minor mineral packs a punch, helping to build strong bones and improve brain and immune function. It’s for good reason brains, bones and boron are often seen in the same sentence.
Calcium ensures our bodies can perform vital daily functions, by playing a part in regulating the heart’s natural rhythm and helping muscles to contract. It’s also crucial for healthy bones and teeth.
Chloride is the chief balance officer, controlling the amount of fluid inside and outside of cells, and making sure the right nutrients are getting in. It also helps the heart contract and plays a role in the digestion of foods.
Iron ensures we’re getting enough oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, so we can stay alert and energised. It also aides in muscle tissue, brain development and the production and function of various cells and hormones.
Magnesium is the key ingredient to kickstarting many processes in your body. Building strong bones, proteins, regulating blood sugar, blood pressure and muscle and nerve functions, magnesium is key to thriving.
Potassium benefits every cell in the body. We need potassium for muscle contraction - if you’ve ever had cramps or muscle weakness, you may have been low in potassium. It’s key to ensuring your heartbeat stays regular.
Silica works to strengthen bones and is a building block of collagen, which has been hailed as a nail, skin, hair and anti-aging whizz. Silica has also been found to reduce inflammation and supports immune responses
A little or a lot – it’s important our bodies keep the balance of sodium just right. The human body requires sodium to conduct many things such as nerve impulses, as well as contract and relax muscles.
Essential to good health, sulphur has anti-bacterial properties and can help ease skin conditions like acne. It also helps the body to build and repair DNA and protect cells against damage.
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