Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, New Zealand

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

At Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa you can unwind the way you want to: from relaxing in the natural environment of our thermal pools, to splashing your way through some serious waterslide fun.

Unwind in one of our many thermal mineral pools, surrounded by native landscaping. The thermal waters contain a wide variety of minerals including sulphur, sodium chloride, calcium, carbonates, magnesium and potassium. Our waters are reported to offer great relief to those suffering from arthritis and similar ailments.

Rock Pools 21, July 2009	Rock Pools There are four large outdoor rock pools. The thermal water is regulated to 38 degrees Celsius. The rock pools are interconnected with thermal streams. This water is treated - but only minimally, otherwise thermal water from the bore would be unpleasant to bathe in.
Rainbow Pools 21, July 2009	Rainbow Pools The Rainbow Pool thermal water is approximately 36-37 degrees Celsius. There are a number of thermal water spouts for you to relax under to soothe your neck and shoulders. In the evening the pool lights up with a rainbow of colours created through fibre optic lighting.
Sulphur Pools 21, July 2009	Sulphur Pools The three sulphur pools are completely natural, containing no chlorine. The water in these pools has a wonderful soft and silky feel to it. The temperature ranges from 40-42 degrees Celsius.
Hexagonal Pools 21, July 2009	Hexagonal Pools These three large concrete hexagonal pools remain very popular with visitors. The temperature of these pools ranges from 38-40 degrees Celsius.
Aqua Therapy Pools 17, November 2011	AquaTherapy Three eight-metre pools have different elements of water relaxation and massage. One has a waterfall, the second has water jets and the third therapeutic water massage features. The water is regulated to 36 degrees Celsius.
SuperBowl 22, December 2010	SuperBowl The SuperBowl is 15m above the complex, riders enjoy centrifugal forces keeping them high on the wall for several turns that ends with a drop through an enclosed finishing flume into the splashdown pool. The whole ride is negotiated on an inflatable tube. Please read our SuperBowl rules before arrival.

AquaPlay Area 16, May 2012	Family Activity Area, Waterslides & AquaPlay Area A separate area where the young and young-at-heart can enjoy the waterfalls, animal slides and heated waterslides. The water is regulated to 29 degrees Celsius. The AquaPlay area is an active and colourful play centre designed with the young ones in mind and loaded with interactive water features. Please read our waterslides rules before arrival.
Private Thermal Pools 21, July 2009	Private Thermal Pools Six private indoor thermal pools. These private pools contain their own shower and changing area and vary between 39-40 degrees Celsius. They can be booked out for ½ - 1 hour periods for a minimum of 2 persons and maximum of 6 persons.
Private Sauna & Steam Rooms 21, July 2009	Private Sauna & Steam Rooms For ultimate indulgence try one of our private sauna or steam rooms. These rooms contain their own shower and changing area. They can be booked out for ½ - 1 hour periods.
Lazy River and Freshwater Pool 17, February 2011	Freshwater Pool & Lazy River Swimming pool with ‘resort style’ walk in beach access (so people with disabilities can enter the pool more easily). The Lazy River treats bathers to a leisurely drift around the edge of the freshwater pool. The water is regulated to 28 degrees Celsius.
Other Facilities 21, July 2009	Other Facilities Include: Picnic areas Garden House Café with bar facilities Massage and beauty Treatments at our stunning Spa Disabled facilities including an aqualift and stainless steel wheelchair for our beach access pool Coin operated lockers Towel & Swimsuit hire

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"I have been going to Hanmer for many years and thoroughly enjoy it EVERY single time!!! I think its always very clean and the pools are kept in excellent condition. I am very annoyed to see all the comments from people complaining about the prices!!!!! For goodness sake does no-one take into account the cost of upkeep on all those pools, maintenance, having to pay staff???? And hello it's in the middle of nowhere!!!! If you don't want to pay then maybe you should stick to the beach where its free seriously!!!!"
- Sarah, New Zealand | 2 days ago

"Very annoyed that after arriving at 5. 30pm on Saturday we were told superbowl/ waterslides close at 6pm. I asked how big was the queue and was told there were a lot of people using it - once we got in there was no queue and people were on it til 7pm when we left. My daughter was hugely upset when I said that I wasn't paying $20 extra just to get one ride as it was too busy and closing soon. Thanks staff, you made me look like a liar. I suggest a discount is offered if the slide is closing within an hour as it is grossly overpriced and if you say the slides close at 6pm, make it 6pm!! Second bad experience with this place. For the price I'm not impressed."
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- Mrs T, New Zealand | 6 May

"Have always had an amazing time here! The prices are fairly cheap, especially compared to other hot pools i have visited!"
- Sarah, New Zealand | 12 April

"My wife and I visited the springs twice during our 4 week tour of New Zealand in 2009. Four years previously, my brother and I also spent a couple of days there. To say we all had a fantastic time would be an understatement. Excellent place to unwind in some of the most wonderful scenery around. Wish we were ther now."
- John, United Kingdom | 17 March