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Hanmer Springs high country purchase

Tourism revenue is expected to be boosted in North Canterbury with the Crown's acquisition of a major high country station.

The $40-million purchase of the St James Station will guarantee public access to the land. The 78,000 hectare property is located on three mountain ranges, has 11 tramping routes and encompasses the Hanmer Springs ski field. Buying from the Stevenson family, who have owned the property since 1927.

Scott Pearson from Alpine Pacific Tourism says Hanmer Springs is ideally situated to experience a boost in tourism from the deal. He expects the purchase will also have flow-on effects for other tourism areas in the South Island.

"It is an area that has incredible opportunity from a visitor point of view and we're keen to see that we make the best use that we can of it."

Some 430 indigenous species of flora have been identified on the property and 30 native bird species have been sighted there.

The station's rich historic heritage will also be protected, referring to old Maori access routes across the top of the South Island and several early European historic sites. Bringing the land into public ownership will boost North Canterbury and in particular the Hanmer Springs area as a tourism destination.


14 Nov, 2008 - 16 Nov, 2008 Canterbury Show Weekend
7 Dec, 2008

Hanmer Hammerhead Mountain Bike Race

The Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Club invites you and your friends to come enjoy the 2006 Bike Shack Hanmer Hammerhead. Whether you race or just want to enjoy a session on some fantastic single track this event will have you buzzing and remind you what true mountain biking is all about. The course promises short climbs followed by a feast of long flowing single track downhill. The circuit includes all new sections of purpose built trails never raced before. The laps are 100% rideable. All proceeds from this non-profit event go directly back into trail development, so your participation in this event will ensure even more quality riding every time you visit Hanmer Springs. The Bike Shack Hanmer Hammer Head: - Laps of approximately 12 km - A challenging course built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. - Single track galore - All proceeds go back into trail development. - Awesome spot prizes from top sponsors. Sport riders, 1 lap, ride time of 1hr to 1 1/2 hrs. Expert riders, 2 laps, ride time of 1hr 50 mins to 2 1/2 hrs +. This is a quiet time of the year in Hanmer, why not make a weekend of it, book some accommodation, bring the family and friends, soak in the hot pools and enjoy a primo event. Sounds great! See you there…
Contact: Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Club PO Box 71Hanmer Springs

18 Dec, 2008 - 1 Feb, 2009 Primary and Intermediate School Holidays
2 Jan, 2009

Hanmer Springs Golf Club Charity Tournament

Contact: Glenys Stead (03) 315 7110

6 Feb, 2009 Waitangi Day
28 Feb, 2009 - 1 Mar, 2009 Gospel, Jazz & Blues Festival

Contact: Graham Frith longdroppord@paradise.net.nz

14 Mar, 2009

Hanmer Golf Club Simes Cup 36 Hole Tournament

36 Hole mixed foursomes
Contact: Glenys Stead (03) 315 7110

21 Mar, 2009 Rainbow Rage

The annual Rainbow Rage event is a 106 KM mountain bike tour that starts outside of St Arnaud and finishes in the Hanmer domain. The ride goes through some of the South Island’s awesome sub alpine high country.
Contact: Mike Gane (03) 547 6361 mike@rainbowrage.co.nz

4 Apr, 2009 Ground Effect 12 Hour Day / Nighter Mountain Bike

The Ground Effect 12 hour Day/Nighter is a not to be missed event, great mountain biking combined with the atmosphere created when several hundred like minded mountain bikers get together. The concept of a 12 hour race is very basic, simply ride as many laps of the 9km course as you can in 12 hours. You can ride either as a solo rider or in a team, be competitive or be relaxed.
Contact: Rod (021) 288 6908 blue.dog@clear.net.nz

9 Apr, 2009 - 27 Apr, 2009 School Holidays
10 Apr, 2009 - 13 Apr, 2009 Easter Weekend
25 Apr, 2009 - 27 Apr, 2009 ANZAC Day
2 May, 2009

Hanmer Springs Half Marathon & 10km Fun Run

One of the most scenic half marathons in New Zealand with mens, womens, Veteran mens and Veteran womens grades. Maybe tackle the 10km fun run for the not so serious runner and relax in the hot pools afterwards. Www.coolrunning.co.nz/races/hanmer
Contact: Graham Frith 03 315 5009 longdropprod@paradise.net.nz

23 May, 2009

Bivouac Outdoor Mount Isobel Challenge

An open mountain duathlon in the beautiful mountain setting of Hanmer Springs, involving a fantastic 8km 1000m ascent mountain run and a 20km mountain bike. Compete as a team or an individual.
Contact: Graham Frith 03 315 5009 longdropprod@paradise.net.nz

29 May, 2009 - 1 Jun, 2009

Queen's Birthday Weekend

4 Jul, 2009 - 19 Jul, 2009

School Holidays

23 Oct, 2009 - 26 Oct, 2009

Labour Day

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