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Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting a sanctuary for both astronomy and wildlife alike. As you explore the heavens with our range of equipment, relax to the sound of our spring fed stream flowing down the mountain. Listen out for our native Morepork Owls that nest in the area. Manuka Skies acts as Kaitiaki for the sanctuary. Meaning we are it's guardians responsible for caring for her. Our vision is to re-connect the sky back to the earth through our forests.
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Sit down, hang on for about 30 minutes of ultimate Jet boating experience on the Wairau River - Hanmer Springs. Enjoy your jet-boating experience with Hanmer Springs jet-boating specialists with over 30 years experience on the river, shooting white water rapids zooming thru narrow gorges and braided shallows ... this trip has it all, over 20 kms of exciting jet-boating , spectacular scenery of the amazing Hanmer Springs Basin A total experience!
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Soak up the scenery of Hanmer Springs while you jet through the narrow gorges, white-water rapids, and braided shallows of the Waiau River. Experience the thrill of a 30-minute jet boat ride, a high-octane adventure that carries you over mere inches of water and rotates in 360-degree spins.
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Experience a quad bike ride thru a Kiwi Farm full of farm tracks, creek crossing, gullies and gorgeous views of the Waiau Gorge.
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Plow through creeks, mud, and forest on a 2-hour quad biking adventure through the scenic landscape of Hanmer Springs. Our experienced guides will lead you on a fun and safe quad biking trip suitable for ages 16 and above. Our fleet of new power-steering quad bikes are easy to get the hang of: after training on our dedicated practice track you’ll be away in no time! Grab your gumboots and enjoy a muddy 4-wheel outdoor adventure on board Hanmer Springs’ only fleet of power-steering quad bikes.
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Set amongst stunning mountains and pink marble formations, the Waiau River of Hanmer Springs provides an idyllic backdrop for a rafting trip. This 2-hour excursion offers a relaxing ride, with Grade II rapids making it a family-friendly activity. Learn about the region from your river guide, jump off a cliff (optional-river dependent) , then hold on as you get picked up in a jetboat to return back to base.
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A visit to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is an absolute must do! Book tickets here and let the powers of thermal heat and energy calm your body. Soak in the famed thermal pools while taking in the spectacular views of the New Zealand mountainside. Enjoy a quiet moment and allow Mother Nature to get to work soothing all your aches and pains leaving you refreshed and recharged. If you have some energy to burn, hit the lap pool, race the family down the hydroslides or splash about in the lazy river. Tickets include access to over 22 outdoor thermal pools and a family leisure area that includes four hydroslides, waterfalls and spouts for a joyous day out in the sun. Whether you are seeking relaxation or a family friendly activity for all ages, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa ticks all the boxes and more.
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Major attractions with reserved entry - skip the queue, walk straight in

Sit down, hang on for about 30 minutes of ultimate Jet boating experience on the Wairau River - Hanmer Springs. Enjoy your jet-boating experience with Hanmer Springs jet-boating specialists with over 30 years experience on the river, shooting white water rapids zooming thru narrow gorges and braided shallows ... this trip has it all, over 20 kms of exciting jet-boating , spectacular scenery of the amazing Hanmer Springs Basin A total experience!
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Experience a quad bike ride thru a Kiwi Farm full of farm tracks, creek crossing, gullies and gorgeous views of the Waiau Gorge.
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Small-group + private walking tours with a local guide

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting a sanctuary for both astronomy and wildlife alike. As you explore the heavens with our range of equipment, relax to the sound of our spring fed stream flowing down the mountain. Listen out for our native Morepork Owls that nest in the area. Manuka Skies acts as Kaitiaki for the sanctuary. Meaning we are it's guardians responsible for caring for her. Our vision is to re-connect the sky back to the earth through our forests.
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Set amongst stunning mountains and pink marble formations, the Waiau River of Hanmer Springs provides an idyllic backdrop for a rafting trip. This 2-hour excursion offers a relaxing ride, with Grade II rapids making it a family-friendly activity. Learn about the region from your river guide, jump off a cliff (optional-river dependent) , then hold on as you get picked up in a jetboat to return back to base.
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Museums, ruins, art collections, religious sites with expert guides

A visit to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is an absolute must do! Book tickets here and let the powers of thermal heat and energy calm your body. Soak in the famed thermal pools while taking in the spectacular views of the New Zealand mountainside. Enjoy a quiet moment and allow Mother Nature to get to work soothing all your aches and pains leaving you refreshed and recharged. If you have some energy to burn, hit the lap pool, race the family down the hydroslides or splash about in the lazy river. Tickets include access to over 22 outdoor thermal pools and a family leisure area that includes four hydroslides, waterfalls and spouts for a joyous day out in the sun. Whether you are seeking relaxation or a family friendly activity for all ages, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa ticks all the boxes and more.
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Bike tours, e-bikes, kayaking, rafting, anything outside

Soak up the scenery of Hanmer Springs while you jet through the narrow gorges, white-water rapids, and braided shallows of the Waiau River. Experience the thrill of a 30-minute jet boat ride, a high-octane adventure that carries you over mere inches of water and rotates in 360-degree spins.
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Airport pickups, point-to-point transfers, and city transport

Plow through creeks, mud, and forest on a 2-hour quad biking adventure through the scenic landscape of Hanmer Springs. Our experienced guides will lead you on a fun and safe quad biking trip suitable for ages 16 and above. Our fleet of new power-steering quad bikes are easy to get the hang of: after training on our dedicated practice track you’ll be away in no time! Grab your gumboots and enjoy a muddy 4-wheel outdoor adventure on board Hanmer Springs’ only fleet of power-steering quad bikes.
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