Hanmer Springs Beckons with its Soothing Waters

June 21, 2009 · Filed Under Advertising by Kalyani Mukherjee·

Tucked away in a small corner of the Canterbury region in New Zealand’s South Island is the town of Hanmer Springs. As the name implies, its chief claim to fame is a region of hot springs which have steadily grown in popularity with tourists, both local and foreign.

The thermal springs of Hanmer Springs were discovered in late nineteenth century. The hot springs owe their origin due to the fractured rock bed along the Hanmer fault. Besides its thermal springs, the town is also blessed with a beautiful landscape in the form of the surrounding high Alpine ranges. In recent times, the popularity of Hanmer Springs has greatly grown as tourists seek out newer out-of-the-way places to rejuvenate and relax.

However for the more adventurous, Hanmer Springs has a range of outdoor activities like mountain biking, bungee jumping and bush walking. The Visitor Information Center located next to the hot springs offers detailed information on the sights, transport as well as accommodation available in the town. Prospective visitors can however check out www.ooaha.com for more information on places to stay, hotel rates and related facilities. The site in fact searches and compares some of the best Hanmer Springs hotel deals.

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