Hanmer Springs Info ™

Hanmer Springs Hot Pools Info
Opening Times & Prices
Introduction
History
The Thermal Reserve
Tourism
Environment
Community
Management
Fact Sheet

Information -  Hanmer Springs Hot Springs / Pools

Hanmer Springs - the real New Zealand - 90 minutes north of Christchurch.

Introduction to Hanmer Springs Hot Pools
Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve has seven open air thermal pools, three sulphur pools, four private thermal pools, sauna and steam rooms, a freshwater heated pool, a large family activity pool with two waterslides, picnic area and licensed café.

This year over 475,000 people will visit the reserve, 20% of whom will come from the international market. Of the visitors from within New Zealand, 87% will be from the Canterbury region.

The Thermal Reserve enjoys a growing international reputation, with patronage from Australia up 40%, the UK/Europe market up 20%, and Asia/Japan up 100% in the past year.

The market growth is also being reflected in improved financial returns. Yield per customer has grown over 10% over the last three years and EBIT has grown by over 32% over the same period.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve is owned by the Hurunui District Council and controlled by an experienced management team, which reports to a committee.
Profits from the Reserve not reinvested in the operation are returned to the Hurunui District Council and invested in the physical reserves of the wider Hurunui District.

Over the past 12 months, Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve has hosted 270 school groups. Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve is currently developing an education programme that can be used within the New Zealand primary school curriculum.

Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve is the second largest employer in the community, employing an equivalent of 28 full time staff. Thermal Reserve staff are provided with full training covering lifeguard, first aid and professional development.