Information and pricing for School Groups
We offer discounted admission prices to school groups that have made advance bookings.
In return, for the comfort of our other customers paying the full admission price, we restrict all members of your school groups (supervisors as well as the students) to a select range of pools/facilities. These areas are outlined in a map included below.
- Pool entry (includes waterslides) for school groups;
- Adults (16 years and over) $26.00 pp (per person)
- Children (5 years to 15years) $15.00 pp
- Swimming Supervisor (in pool) $24.00 pp
- Water rides included. Minimum age 5 years.
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Discount and Payment Conditions
To access the discounted prices above:
- Bookings must be made at least 48 hours prior to the booking.
- There must be a single payment for the whole group. One invoice one payment
- Please note: All adults part of the school group will be limited to the same areas as students and are required to actively supervise all children at all times.
- School Group pricing is not available on weekends, public holidays, during public school holiday periods, or for School groups who have not booked in advance. However, a general Group Rate is available at these times (for groups of 10 or more), that includes a smaller discount; to find out more about Group Bookings, please click here.
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Booking and Cancellation Policy for all activities
Please note all bookings must be confirmed a minimum of one week from the date of activity, and final numbers of persons attending must be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the booking.
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School Group Behaviour – Member Responsibilities
Please comply with any lifeguard instructions and signage in the complex.
Non-compliance with these conditions will result in expulsion from the complex without refund.
In fairness to our other customers that are paying full admission prices, the School Group members (supervising adults and students) can only use the designated pools and are not to use those pools in the “out of bounds” area as defined in the map included below.
Please remove all belongings as the change rooms are used by all customers.
Area’s Available for School Groups
- Thermal Water Pools
- One Hexagonal pool – this is 38 - 39º
- Three Rock Pools (33º to 35º) plus the interconnecting streams.
Freshwater Pools- The 25m swimming pool – this is 28 - 29º.
- The Lazy River – this is 28 - 29º.
- The Aqua play area – fun slides & water toys (for those 10 years & under). 28 - 29º.
- Four water rides – 28-29ºC including the Super bowl, Conical Thrill & 2 Hydro Slides
Please note waterslides are included in the entry price
Key rules for safety
In order to prevent accidents, injuries and/or illness, the following rules are enforced:
- Walking only throughout the complex
- In the thermal water pools, please keep your head above the water (i.e keep the thermal water out of the ears, eyes, nose and mouth).
- In the lap pool, shallow dives are allowed (into the deep end of the pool only). Please do not perform:
- Somersaults, twists or backward dives
- Shoulder-riding
- Knee or pin/pencil drops
- Staple dives
- High dives
- Extended breath-holding
- In the lap pool, the swimming lane is for lap swimmers only. Please stay off the lane rope(s).
- Inflatable beach balls (only) are allowed in the lap pool
- In the Active pool, please do not climb on the waterfall.
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Hydro slides |
Super bowl/Conical Thrill |
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· One at a time (no doubles or chains) · Go on the green light only · Go feet first (start to finish) · No stopping or deliberate slowing down · Clear the splashdown area quickly · No eyewear/goggles to be worn · No hard objects allowed (including cameras or arm/leg casts) · Minimum age: 5yrs |
· Two people at a time on a double raft · Go on the green light only · Must depart feet first · Must stay seated in the raft at all times · Clear the run-out chute quickly · No eyewear/goggles are to be worn · No hard objects allowed (including cameras or arm/leg casts) · Minimum Age: 5yrs |
TIC (Teacher In Charge)
Your TIC will be the “go-to” person for the lifeguards on duty and will be required to wear a high-visibility vest and not be swimming.
This person is responsible for the behaviour and supervision of the group, and ensuring adherence to the safety rules and regulations. Please advise the Thermal co-ordinator of anyone in the group who has medical conditions (e.g. allergy to bee stings), and any medications that you will have. In case of an emergency evacuation of the complex, the TIC will also be expected to take a roll-call of your group and report any missing members to the Pool’s designated Emergency Warden.
Adult Supervision of Students
It is a requirement that the adults in the group actively supervise the students (i.e. able to provide immediate assistance). Supervision can be provided either in-pool or from pool-side in each pool where there are students.
For safety reasons, groups must have a ratio of adults to students (for active supervision) subject to the age of students.
The required ratios are:
| Student age | Ratio of students per adult |
| Under 5 |
1:4 (Minimum & within arm’s reach) |
| 5 – 7 years | 1:4 (i.e. 1 adult for every 4 students) |
| 8 – 12 years | 1:6 |
| 13 – 15 years | 1:8 |
| 16+ years | 1:10 |
Note:
- Hanmer Springs does have a rural Medical Centre (03) 315 7503. Opening hours are: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Mon – Fri excluding public holidays). After-hour services operate outside these hours.
- There are currently no dental services available in Hanmer Springs. The closest services are in Rangiora and Kaiapoi.
- For the slides please note one or more adults may also be required to attend at the top of the rides to assist in managing their use.
School Group Booking Process
To book in your school, please download and read the RAM's document below and then complete the school group booking form.
EOTC RAMS Risk Management Document School Group Booking FormTea Kiosk menu options for school groups
To view our full menu, click here.
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School Group Bookings T's and C's
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa are delighted to offer discounted entry for School groups that have made advanced bookings.
- All adults part of the school group will be limited to the same areas as students and are required to actively supervise all children at all times.
- In return, for the comfort of our other customers paying the full admission price, we restrict all members of your school groups (supervisors as well as the students) to a select range of pools/facilities.
- There must be a single payment for the whole group. One invoice one payment
- School Group pricing is not available on weekends, public holidays, during public school holiday periods, or for School groups who have not booked in advance.
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa does not provide refunds in the event of adverse weather or power cuts where the complex may be temporarily closed for safety reasons.
- Please note all bookings must be confirmed a minimum of 5 working days from the date of activity, and final numbers of persons attending must be confirmed at least 48 hours prior to the booking
