Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

Overall Rating

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs3.5/53
Hanmer Springs3.5 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
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Hanmer Springs - Reviews

Hanmer Springs - Reviews

Stay the Night

Dom
09/10/2012
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Telemarker
  • Rider Level
    Advanced
  • Rider Age
    18-35
  • Admin Rating
    4

Stay the Night

Dom
09/10/2012
The second club field I went to that fateful first road trip and I haven't looked back.

Like any club field, you need fresh snow but when it's on it's on and no crowds or hordes to fight off. You have the place to yourself.

A little out of the way but you can have a soak in the springs back in Hanmer on your way home. Definitely stay the night in classic bunkstyle lodgings and I remember having a free night's accommodation if you purchase back to back ski passes? Don't know if it still applies or not but that was a fun trip.

Another classic kiwi ski field road with lots of character, just like some of the runs. Some limited beginner's with most of the quality to be had in the intermediate but more towards the advanced level. Good open runs, easy to navigate and options to explore.

No amenities around though so BYO food, skis, etc and be prepared to have a good time. Very friendly staff and no rope tows if I remember correctly so good for the whole family and those just after some good clean fun. Not a lot of steep stuff but enough variety for a day or two.
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Great skiclub "cheap as"

shane cundy
07/08/2011
  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Snowboarder
  • Rider Level
    Intermediate
  • Rider Age
    36-50
  • Admin Rating
    1

Great skiclub "cheap as"

shane cundy
07/08/2011
Fantastic terrain for intermediates and beyond. North facing slopes so sunny all day. Fresh powder each time I've been up, friendly staff and NO CROWDS!
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Get Off the Beaten Track

22/11/2010

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  • Recommend
  • Would Revisit
  • Rider Type
    Telemarker
  • Rider Level
    Expert
  • Rider Age
    36-50
  • Admin Rating
    4

Get Off the Beaten Track

22/11/2010
Hanmer Springs Ski Area is a little gem; a place where you can have an enjoyable and cheap ski experience without any crowds. Whilst the ski area doesn’t receive an abundance of snow fall, when a powder day arrives, you’ll have the place to yourself.

Hanmer Springs is well suited to intermediate and advanced skiers, but not well suited to beginners or those looking for scary steeps.

One advantage of skiing at Hanmer Springs is that you can combine the joys of the ski area with all that the town and the thermal pools have to offer.

For more detailed ratings of Hanmer Springs and to see how it compares to other ski areas around the world, see our powderhounds NZ ski resort ratings.
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