HANMER SPRINGS
Horse Float Parking
If you are coming in to Hanmer Springs for the day, horse floats can be parked at the Lucas Lane Arena or on the Jollies Pass Road main entrance.
Skills Park
Our Skills Park has obstacles for you and your horse to improve your back country riding skills including a bridge, boardwalk and tyre climb. It is located beside the Chatterton Track which runs from Woodbank Road north to the Rogerson Track entrance (where there is parking), just off Jacks Pass Road.
Local Riding
As well as the attractions of riding in the High Country, there’s loads of great riding in the Hanmer Basin itself. Check out the routes here. https://hanmerspringshorseriders.org.nz/riding-in-the-hanmer-basin/
Veterinary Services
There are no vets in Hanmer Springs. The nearest veterinary services are based in Culverden, about 35 mins drive from Hanmer Springs: North Canterbury Veterinary Services, 26 Mouse Point Road, Culverden. 03 315 8363.
Hanmer Springs Health Centre
The Hanmer Springs Health Centre is open 8.30am to
5pm Monday to Friday. Phone 03 315 7503 to make an appointment. If you require urgent medical attention after hours, your call will be automatically diverted to a highly trained practice nurse who will triage your call and assess your health needs.
In an emergency dial 111 and ask for the Ambulance. Please note there is no mobile phone reception beyond Jacks Pass. If riding in the High Country, it is recommended you carry an Emergency Personal Locator Beacon – see Health & Safety in the Hills.
Accommodation – humans
Hanmer Springs has a wide range of accommodation, from hotels and motels to backpackers, camping sites or rentable baches. Information can be found via: Hanmer Springs accommodation
Accommodation/paddock stays – horses
If you are looking for overnight grazing for your horses, please contact us via email [email protected]
Accommodation – humans and horses offered by HSHR members
– 3 bedroom cottage which sleeps six and has 5 holding paddocks for horses
– or stay in float with horses in the paddock (shower/toilet cubicle in paddock)
Park over property with grazing, for humans, horses and dogs
Wellness Hanmer Holistic Health
20 years experience helping horses
For the riders
Après-Saddle
The best part about coming to ride in Hanmer Springs is of course the hot pools! Excellent for soaking those muscles after a long day in the saddle: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. There are also other attractions for group members who are not riders including walking and biking trails: see here.
The town has a large number of restaurants, cafes (see here) and the local well-stocked Four Square for self-catering. A personal favourite is The Powerhouse Cafe.
