When to visit

Autumn

in Hurunui

Autumn in Hurunui is a feast for the senses. The walking tracks come alive with golden hues, crisp air, and breathtaking scenery. In the Waipara Valley, vineyards glow with seasonal colour as the vines wind down for the year—an irresistible invitation to explore the vineyard trails. With fewer crowds and a more relaxed pace, it's the perfect time to soak in the region’s beauty, unwind, and truly connect with nature. Whether you're hiking, biking, or wine-tasting, this season is pure magic—come and experience it for yourself!

Autumn Itineraries

Autumn
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The walking tracks around Hanmer Springs come alive in Autumn!

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Te Mania Homestead

Conway Flat

TiPAPA Deer Park Lodge

Greta Valley

Waipara Valley Escape

Waipara Valley

The Starling Homestead

Waipara Valley

Springs Holiday Houses

Hanmer Springs

Sherwood Ranch Cottages - Horse Friendly

Hanmer Springs

Oakview Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Riverview Lodge - "The Cottage"

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer High Country Views

Hanmer Springs

Cheviot Motels, Cabins and Camp

Cheviot & Gore Bay

Hanmer Springs Coziest Holiday Home

Hanmer Springs

Lake Stella Mt Lyford

Mt Lyford

Georges Road Winery - Wine Pod Accommodation

Waipara Valley

Bachcare

Hanmer Springs

Hurunui Hotel

Waikari

Woodbank Park Cottages

Hanmer Springs

Waipara Sleepers

Waipara Valley

Waipara Adventure Centre

Waipara Valley

The Staging Post Rural Retreat

Cheviot & Gore Bay

The Shearer's Cottage at Limestone Hills

Waipara Valley

Star & Garter Hotel

Waikari

Mt Lyford Lodge

Mt Lyford

House of Ball

Waipara Valley

Harrogate Gardens

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs Larchwood Motel

Hanmer Springs

Greta Valley Camping Ground

Greta Valley

Glenalvon Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs

Forest Peak Motel

Hanmer Springs

Drifters Inn

Hanmer Springs

Delhaven Motels & Caravan Park

Amberley

Cathedral Cliffs Garden and B&B

Cheviot & Gore Bay

Annie's Loft & Studio

Waipara Valley

Amuri Estate Bed & Breakfast

Hanmer Springs

Alpine Holiday Apartments & Campground

Hanmer Springs
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Kakapo Lodge

Hanmer Springs
Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs
The view

Alpine Garden Motel

Hanmer Springs
apartment complex

Clear Ridge Apartments

Hanmer Springs
Our spacious idyllic ground

Greenacres Alpine Chalets and Villas

Hanmer Springs
Greystone PurePod, glass eco-cabin, immerse yourself in nature

Greystone PurePod

Waipara Valley
Broadview Motel

Broadview Motel

Cheviot & Gore Bay
Watch the view unfold from apartment window

Aspen Lodge Motel 2018

Hanmer Springs
Apartment Exterior.

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs
Exterior

Tussock Peak Lodge

Hanmer Springs
Karetu Downs Homestead B&B

Karetu Downs Farm Stay

Waipara Valley
Nestled into native forest

Korimako PurePod

Greta Valley
Atatū PurePod, perched up high with stunning views in every direction.

Atatū PurePod

Greta Valley
main entrance Jack in the Green backpackers

Jack in the Green Backpackers

Hanmer Springs
Kumiko's Guest House

Kumiko's Guest House

Waipara Valley
The Chalets Motel

The Chalets Motel

Hanmer Springs
The St James

The St James

Hanmer Springs
Kakapo Lodge Hanmer Springs

Kakapo Lodge Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs
Exterior

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Hanmer Springs
Welcoming street frontage

Hanmer Apartments

Hanmer Springs
Street view

Hanmer Backpackers

Hanmer Springs
The entrance of Ribbonwood Country House

Ribbonwood Country House

Cheviot & Gore Bay
Teviot View Accommodation

Teviot View Accommodation

Amberley
Pines Holiday Park

Pines Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs
Front of property

Spa Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs
Living area

Clear Ridge Apartments

Hanmer Springs
Exterior

Culverden Court Motel

Culverden
Exterior

Settlers Boutique Motel Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs
Aerial view

Hanmer Springs Scenic Views Motel

Hanmer Springs
Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments

Hanmer Springs
Bella Vista Hanmer Springs

Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs
A place to relax, a place to recharge.

Select Braemar Lodge & Spa

Hanmer Springs
Lansdowne Farm - Seaside Rural Retreat

Lansdowne Farm

Conway Flat
The room for the lawn.

Black Estate B&B

Waipara Valley
Cabin

Leithfield Beach Holiday Park

Leithfield Beach
Street view.

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

Hanmer Springs
Viewing platform

Matai Peak Lodge

Conway Flat
Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas

Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas

Hanmer Springs
Holiday Home

Hanmer Holiday Homes

Hanmer Springs
Exterior

Edit Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs
The Homestead and the swimming pool (Summer only)

Tipapa Estate Bed & Breakfast

Greta Valley
Sunny Studios

Alpine Lodge Motel

Hanmer Springs
Superior Room - King Size Bed, Ensuite, Kitchenette

The Amberley Hotel

Amberley
Cabin exterior

Hurunui Hills Cabin - Farm Stay

Waikari
Russell's Cabins

Rusell's Cabins

Waipara Valley
Quarry Cabin

Canopy Camping Escapes | Quarry Cabin

Waikari
The Shepherds hut with its private decks, outdoor woodfired bath and incredible views.

The Shepherds Hut - Boutique Retreat

Hanmer Springs
Front of the cottage

Cottage on Harrogate

Hanmer Springs
Living area

Flaxen Park Countryside Retreat

Amberley
Tussock Ridge

Canopy Camping Escapes | Tussock Ridge

Waikari
Tawanui Farm - A Frame Cabin

Canopy Camping Escapes | Tawanui Farm - A Frame Cabin

Cheviot & Gore Bay
Sky House

Canopy Camping Escapes | Sky House

Cheviot & Gore Bay
View to Hanmer Springs from Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Springs
Hill Block Hut

Canopy Camping Escapes | Hill Block Hut

Amberley
Little Creek Cabin

Canopy Camping Escapes | Little Creek Cabin

Cheviot & Gore Bay
Outdoor dining

Birdsong Alley Bed and Breakfast

Hanmer Springs
Vibrant Living Retreat and Day Spa

Vibrant Living Retreat and Day Spa

Hanmer Springs

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Aerial view

Hanmer Scenic Views Motel

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Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments

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The Three Deans Hills, as seen from George Road Winery

Georges Road Wines

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Bella Vista Hanmer Springs

Bella Vista Motel Hanmer Springs

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A place to relax, a place to recharge.

Braemar Lodge & Spa

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Accommodation

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Lansdowne Farm - Seaside Rural Retreat

Lansdowne Farm

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Nature

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Tours

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Cycling

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Accommodation

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Take a leap

Hanmer Springs Bungy

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Logo: Terrace Edge Vineyard & Olive Grove

Terrace Edge Vineyard

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Nature

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The room for the lawn.

Black Estate B&B

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Crossing the Hurunui River

Alpine Horse Safaris

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Crossing the Hurunui River on the way home.

Alpine Horse Safaris

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Horse Riding

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Cabin

Leithfield Beach Holiday Park

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Cycling

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Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park.  'Gentle Giant'  Large steel horse by Raymond Herber.

Iron Ridge Sculpture Park

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Nature

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Family

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Tours

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Street view.

ASURE Hanmer Inn Motel

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Viewing platform

Matai Peak Lodge

Nature

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Accommodation

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Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas

Hanmer Lodge Lake Villas

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Accommodation

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Holiday Home

Hanmer Holiday Homes

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Accommodation

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Exterior

Edit Hanmer Springs

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Food & Wine

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Accommodation

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Hikers on the scenic Island Hills Station Walking Track. Maximum of 10 per group.

Island Hills Walking Track

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Nature

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Accommodation

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St James

Mountain Horses Outfitters

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Horse Riding

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Nature

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Tours

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The Homestead and the swimming pool (Summer only)

Tipapa Estate Bed & Breakfast

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Accommodation

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Sunny Studios

Alpine Lodge Motel

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Superior Room - King Size Bed, Ensuite, Kitchenette

The Amberley Hotel

Food & Wine

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Accommodation

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Cabin exterior

Hurunui Hills Cabin

Nature

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Accommodation

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Russell's Cabins

Rusell's Cabins

Nature

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Accommodation

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Foxdown Hut

Nature

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Accommodation

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Happy days

Axe Throwing

Adventure

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Family

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Come and join us for an adventure filled with exciting puzzles and Augmented Reality that takes you around Hanmer Springs.

Operation Mindfall

Adventure

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Family

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Magic Portal is a game that features Augmented Reality that is truly amazing.

Magic Portal - Outdoor Escape

Adventure

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Family

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Quarry Cabin

Quarry Cabin

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Accommodation

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The Shepherds hut with its private decks, outdoor woodfired bath and incredible views.

The Shepherds Hut

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Accommodation

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Front of the cottage

Cottage on Harrogate

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Accommodation

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Living area

Flaxen Park Retreat

Nature

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Accommodation

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Using our Astro Binoculars to view the night sky.

Manuka Skies - Hanmer Springs

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Tours

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Nature

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Tussock Ridge

Tussock Ridge

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A-Maze-N-Golf relaxing

Mini Golf 18 Hole Gold Rush

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It's a jungle in here

Maze Hanmer Springs

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Tawanui Farm - A Frame Cabin

Tawanui Farm - A Frame Cabin

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Accommodation

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Sky House

Sky House

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Accommodation

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Enjoy the culinary scene that New Zealand has to offer.

Custom-made NZ Trips

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Visitor Services

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Family fun time

Archery: Take Your Shot

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Family

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Duck, dodge, fire

Archery Tag

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Family

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Focus

Air Rifles

Adventure

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Family

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Blackout

Blackout: Outdoor Escape

Family

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Adventure

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View to Hanmer Springs from Hanmer Glamping

Hanmer Glamping

Nature

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Accommodation

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Hill Block Hut

Hill Block Hut

Nature

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Accommodation

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The Spa at Hanmer Springs

Wellness

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Little Creek Cabin

Little Creek Cabin

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Accommodation

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The Croft

Nature

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Accommodation

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Outdoor dining

Birdsong Alley Bed & Breakfast

Nature

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Accommodation

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Vibrant Living Retreat and Day Spa

Vibrant Living Retreat & Spa

Wellness

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Nature

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Accommodation

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Couples Massage

Vibrant Living Day Spa

Wellness

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Hanmer Connection

Hanmer Connection

Visitor Services

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Pirates and tresure

Treasure Hunter Puzzle Hunt

Family

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Adventure

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Elemental by Hanmer Springs

Elemental by Hanmer Springs

Wellness

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A Day on Birchwood Farm with Farmer John & Kristin: Sheep shearing with a guest having a go

Birchwood Farm Kaikōura

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Tours

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Nature

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