Southern Destinations: October 28, 2020

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18 І Hurunui І HANMER SPRINGS Sample the region’s finest wines on a North Canterbury wine tour. Gems to savour in Hurunui hills The rolling hills of Hurunui are bursting with hidden gems, just waiting to be discovered. Hurunui is a place to taste, relax, explore and savour, boasting rugged beaches, an award-winning wine region, and endless family-owned businesses showcasing the very best of New Zealand’s backyard. Towns like Amberley epitomise the North Canterbury of today, where rural meets urban, and local growers, producers and creators are making their mark. Take independent family-run craft brewery and pizzeria, Brew Moon for example. This team of four – Mum, Dad and two sons, produce their own craft beers, including exotic seasonal brews like the Waipara IPA. The North Canterbury Wine Region, which spans nearly 200km along the eastern coastline, is dotted with family-owned vineyards, best known for their Pinot Noir and aromatics. Each of the 90 vineyards, six 5 Star Luxury Apartments restaurants and 20 cellar doors offers a beautiful dining and sipping experience against a back drop of mountain vistas and the colours of the region. To travel into the alpine log village of Mt Lyford is to really go off the grid. It is a serene place where guests at the Eco Lodges can enjoy the sounds of the Morporks playing out at night, while stargazing. Meanwhile, the Lake Stella Mountain Huts offer a truly magical experience lakeside, in a location that combines adventure and relaxation. Near the rural town of Cheviot, the Loughnan family have created a glamping site on their Tawanui Farm. There is a tub, two lotus belle-tents and a flock of sheep grazing nearby. And there is nothing to do but unwind. The family also cater to the thrillseekers, with their Energy Jet that does trips up the Hurunui River – even putting on riverside barbecues for daytrippers. Thermal springs & so much more You know you have had a great holiday when you return home refreshed, recharged and ready to tackle life again. But how often do you arrive back from holiday and think, ‘I need a holiday to recover from the holiday’? The good news is the team at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa have carefully curated a range of packages so you can experience the very best of the alpine village and leave feeling fully reinvigorated. Book directly with us and receive 10% discount Phone: 03 315 5144 Hanmer Springs <strong>28</strong> Jacks Pass Road www.clearridge.co.nz Apartments offer luxury & hospitality Clear Ridge Hanmer Springs offers luxury, indulgence and exemplary hospitality to match. The apartments are located on Jacks Pass Road within a two-minute walk to the thermal pools and the village centre and across the road from the golf course. The five-star facility is designed to cater for both leisure and business travellers. The fully self-contained one- and two-bedroom suites are ideal for families, groups, couples or solo travellers. There are 13 suites located over three levels, each with their own balcony space, a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, a laundry, sitting and dining areas plus a study and bathroom. Some bathrooms are designed for disabled access. Hanmer Springs is just a 90-minute drive from Christchurch. Home to 1000 residents, this small alpine village is a popular destination for visitors from all over New Zealand, who are drawn to the thermal pools at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. The complex has 22 pools and four aquatic slides, including New Zealand’s largest aquatic slide, Conical Thrill. The new Cascades, situated among native bush, are the newest pools in the complex. The five thermal pools are interconnected and sit above the ground to protect the Redwood tree roots below. You can indulge in soothing treatments at The Spa, before or after a relaxing soak in the thermal pools. The Spa’s therapists are trained in a range of techniques, including a traditional hot stone massage. Private pools within the complex can also be booked for the ultimate weekend escape. In addition to the pools, Hanmer Springs offers awardwinning restaurants, cafes and accommodation providers to suit all budgets. What ties them all together is their special small-town hospitality, and love of this precious alpine environment. So why not stay awhile in Hanmer Springs, where the alpine air and thermal waters you enjoy today can prepare you for tomorrow.
HANMER SPRINGS І 19 Relax in comfort close to the village When you take time out to relax in the beautiful alpine village of Hanmer Springs with its famous Thermal Pools Resort, your ‘home away from home’ is just five minutes’ walk from the village with its cafes, restaurants, bars and boutique shops. The new luxury apartments at Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park are the perfect place to relax with friends and family, offering comfy interior furnishings, gas fire and heat pumps, kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with chilled ice and water, plus a SMEG espresso machine for your morning coffee. The bathroom and separate toilet have Italian tiled walls and ceiling, with double shower heads in the shower. Enjoy music from the Sky and Bluetooth speakers while you entertain on your deck with the Webber BBQ, as the resident bellbird and tui add their voice. The new meeting room seating approximately 24 people is perfect for gatherings and mid-week retreats. You can cook local gourmet pizzas in the park’s pizza ovens, while the kids will love the jumping pillow, playground and fun-bikes. The park is adjacent to Dog Stream Reserve, where cycle and walking tracks weave through the Heritage Forest to Conical Hill; these trails include the Forest Amble Walk with wooden art in the forest and the Fairy Door Walk. The park owners would love to see you in their piece of paradise. Welcome to our piece of paradise Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park 5 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs 0800 904 545 hanmerspringstop10.co.nz Apartments | Motels | Units | Cabins | Sites • Wood-fired hot tubs • Pizza ovens • BBQ’s • Espresso • Playground • Jumping pillow • Mountain bikes and fun bikes for hire • Private meeting room available to families, clubs, retreats and for corporate meetings (up to 24 people) • Catering options and local advice available SAVE 10% on your accommodation plus complimentary wood-fired hot tub for Club members. This offer excludes other discounts and promotions. Offer ends 31 March 2021. On your booking please quote Promo code ODT10
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