When to visit

Winter

in Hurunui

Cold air, hot pools and snow on the tops — Hurunui in winter is a different kind of trip. The thermal pools have been drawing people out of the city since 1883. The ski fields at Hanmer Springs and Mt Lyford are a short drive away. The village slows right down, the restaurants fill up, and the trails are yours.

Winter Itineraries

Oakview Hanmer Springs

Hanmer walking & wellness reset

2 Days

Lake Stella mountain huts at Mt Lyford

Mt Lyford snow & stars escape

2 Days

Activity Hanmer Outdoor Puzzle Hunts

Hanmer Springs family play day

1 Day

Tawanui Farm - A Frame Cabin

Cheviot & Gore Bay coast escape

2 Days

Waipara Valley

Amberley & Waipara weekend

2 Days

Terako Downs campground at Mt Lyford

Mt Lyford camp & stargazing

2 Days

Atatū PurePod above the Greta Valley coastline

Greta Valley glass-cabin escape

2 Days

Hill Block Hut near Mt Grey

Mt Grey hike & hut reset

2 Days

Lyndon Loop cycling route near Waiau

Waiau backroads ride

1 Day

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Winter
Hot Spots

Hot pools at dusk, ski fields at dawn and a village that runs at its own pace. Here's where to head this winter.

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

Greystone PurePod

Waipara Valley
Apartment Exterior.

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs
The entrance of Ribbonwood Country House

Ribbonwood Country House

Cheviot & Gore Bay

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Rustic Cafe & Tapas Bar

Food & Wine

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Ruby Six

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Red Post Cafe

Food & Wine

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Pyramid Valley Vineyard

Food & Wine

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Tours

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Out of the Bleu

Shopping

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O'Flynns Irish Pub

Food & Wine

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Nor' Wester Cafe

Food & Wine

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Mt Lyford Lodge

Food & Wine

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Family

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Accommodation

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Mountain Biking Hanmer Springs

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Mountain Bike Hire

Cycling

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Trails

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Mount Brown Estates

Food & Wine

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Monteith's Brewery Bar

Food & Wine

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Mirror Mirror Boutique

Shopping

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Mhor...

Shopping

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Culverden Takeaways

Food & Wine

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Loch Leven Garden & Nursery

Nature

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Tours

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Shopping

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Little Vintage Espresso

Food & Wine

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Kings Truffles

Food & Wine

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Tours

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Shopping

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House of Ball

Food & Wine

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Accommodation

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HealthWorks Pharmacy Hanmer

Shopping

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Visitor Services

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Hawarden Golf Club

Golf

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Nature

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Harrogate Gardens

Accommodation

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Hanmer Weddings - Epiphany

Weddings

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Heritage

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Hanmer Trails

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Family

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Hanmer Mountain Bike Trail Map

Trails

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Cycling

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Hanmer Springs Larchwood Motel

Family

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Accommodation

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Hanmer Springs Helicopters

Adventure

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Tours

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Hunting & Fishing

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Nature

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Hanmer Springs Golf Club

Golf

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Hanmer Springs Four Square

Shopping

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Visitor Services

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Hanmer Springs Foodway

Shopping

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Visitor Services

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Hanmer Adventure Centre

Adventure

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Family

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Cycling

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Shopping

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Visitor Services

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Hanmer Bakery

Food & Wine

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Greta Valley Camping Ground

Family

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Nature

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Accommodation

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Glenalvon Lodge Motel

Accommodation

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Forest Peak Motel

Family

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Accommodation

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Envisage

Shopping

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Drifters Inn

Family

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Accommodation

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Delhaven Motels & Caravan Park

Family

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Accommodation

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Culverden Tearooms

Food & Wine

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Culverden Hotel & Cafe

Food & Wine

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Culverden Golf Club

Golf

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Nature

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Culverden Bakery

Food & Wine

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Indian Springs

Food & Wine

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Conical Hill & Heritage Forest

Trails

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Nature

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Heritage

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Cycling

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Horse Riding

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Cheviot Tearooms

Food & Wine

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Cheviot Museum

Heritage

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Arts & Culture

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Cheviot Golf Club

Golf

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Nature

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Cheviot Four Square

Shopping

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Visitor Services

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Cheviot Cycling Trails

Trails

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Cycling

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Nature

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Cathedral Cliffs Garden & B&B

Nature

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Accommodation

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Brew Moon Brewing Company

Food & Wine

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Brenda's on Lyndon

Food & Wine

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BlackHills Heritage Collection

Heritage

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Shopping

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Arts & Culture

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Tours

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Annie's Loft & Studio

Food & Wine

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Accommodation

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Amuri Historical Society Inc

Heritage

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Amuri Golf Club

Golf

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Nature

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Amuri Estate Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation

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Amuri Community Arts Gallery

Arts & Culture

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Amberley Tearooms & Blue Dairy

Food & Wine

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Amberley Golf Club

Golf

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Nature

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Alpine Village Inn

Food & Wine

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Alpine Holiday Apartments

Accommodation

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Alpine Crazy Putt & Cruisers

Family

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Cycling

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North Canterbury BMX Track

Cycling

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Family

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Kakapo Lodge

Family

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Accommodation

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Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Alpine Adventure Holiday Park

Family

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Accommodation

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The view

Alpine Garden Motel

Accommodation

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apartment complex

Clear Ridge Apartments

Family

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Accommodation

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Our spacious idyllic ground

Greenacres Alpine Chalets

Family

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Nature

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Accommodation

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Laser Clay Shooting

Hanmer Laser Clay Shooting

Adventure

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Family

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Paintball

Hanmer Springs Paintball

Adventure

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Family

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Broadview Motel

Broadview Motel

Accommodation

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Watch the view unfold from apartment window

Aspen Lodge Motel 2018

Accommodation

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Group fun

Amuri Alpine Rafting & Jetboat

Adventure

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Family

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Nature

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Quad bike and off-road buggy tours

Hanmer Quad Bikes & Buggies

Adventure

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Family

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Nature

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Hanmer Springs Jet Boating

Hanmer Springs Jet Boating

Adventure

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Family

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Nature

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Exterior

Tussock Peak Lodge

Nature

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Accommodation

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Karetu Downs Homestead B&B

Karetu Downs Farm Stay

Family

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Nature

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Tours

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Accommodation

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Nestled into native forest

Korimako PurePod

Nature

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Accommodation

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

Atatū PurePod

Nature

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Accommodation

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main entrance Jack in the Green backpackers

Jack in the Green Backpackers

Accommodation

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Tawanui Farm

Nature

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Family

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Accommodation

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Kumiko's Guest House

Kumiko's Guest House

Nature

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Arts & Culture

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Accommodation

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The Chalets Motel

The Chalets Motel

Family

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Accommodation

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The St James

The St James

Accommodation

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Kakapo Lodge Hanmer Springs

Kakapo Lodge Hanmer Springs

Family

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Accommodation

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Exterior

Hanmer Springs Gateway Lodge

Family

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Food & Wine

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Weddings

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Accommodation

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Welcoming street frontage

Hanmer Apartments

Family

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Wellness

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Accommodation

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Street view

Hanmer Backpackers

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Hill top views

Hurunui Hills Farm Experience

Family

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Tours

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Nature

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Teviot View Accommodation

Teviot View Accommodation

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Pines Holiday Park

Pines Holiday Park

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Front of property

Spa Lodge Motel

Family

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Accommodation

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Living area

Clear Ridge Apartments

Family

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Accommodation

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Exterior

Culverden Court Motel

Accommodation

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Exterior

Settlers Boutique Motel

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Ride the rapids

Hanmer Springs Rafting

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Family

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Nature

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Aerial view

Hanmer Scenic Views Motel

Family

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Accommodation

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Village Lake Apartments

Village Lake Apartments

Nature

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Accommodation

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The Three Deans Hills, as seen from George Road Winery

Georges Road Wines

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