Hanmer Springs

town in New Zealand

Hanmer Springs is a small town situated in the Hurunui District, New Zealand. It is located 130 kilometers northwest of Christchurch, 65 kilometers southwest of Kaikōura and 9 kilometers from State Highway 7. It is best known for its spa and hot pools. It has a primary school that opened in 1896.

Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs from Mount Isobel
Hanmer Springs from Mount Isobel
Map
Coordinates: 42°31′S 172°49′E / 42.517°S 172.817°E / -42.517; 172.817
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
DistrictHurunui
Community boardHanmer Springs Community Board[1]
WardWest Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityHurunui District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of HurunuiMarie Black
 • Kaikoura MPStuart Smith
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total4.01 km2 (1.55 sq mi)
Elevation
(NZHR, Airport)[3]
338 m (1,109 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)[4]
 • Total1,140
 • Density280/km2 (740/sq mi)
Postcode
7334

References

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  1. "Hanmer Springs Community Board - Hurunui District Council". www.hurunui.govt.nz. Hurunui District Council. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
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  3. "Site Information for NZHR in Hanmer Springs Airport, CAN, New Zealand". Server.gladstonefamily.net. 42.5508;172.826996. Retrieved 2016-05-16.
  4. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.