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Hanmer Springs Backpackers, New Zealand

Le Gite Hanmer Springs Backpackers

Surrounded by mountains, set in the alpine village of Hanmer Springs, Le Gite (French for 'The Resting Place') Hanmer Springs backpackers is a budget traveller's boutique accommodation, catering for all independent travellers.

Since 1859 this spa town has attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters. There is a variety of outdoor activities on offer local to our backpacker accommodation in Hanmer Springs, including skiing, mountain biking, forest walks, river rafting and bungy jumping.

Our Hanmer Springs Backpackers Accommodation

This backpacker accommodation in Hanmer Springs includes double rooms, double/twin en suite rooms and three and four bed share. All beds ready made. Full washing/drying facilities, showers and toilets.

Our backpackers at Hanmer Springs also include large country-style kitchen, polished natural wood floors, TV lounge with log burner, sun filled stone garden, all day sun veranda/deck.

• Off street parking
• Internet and email on site
• FREE tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Payment by credit card, EFTPOS
• Your hosts – Brenda and Geert
• Wireless access to Internet/email on site

Local Activities – Golf, horse treks, bungy jumping, river rafting, jet boating, mountain biking, tennis, bush walks, snow skiing, and of course the hot pools with sauna, steam, fresh air and mountain views.

For further information about our backpacker accommodation in Hanmer Springs, please contact us or visit our Hanmer Springs backpackers Web site.

Highlights of Hanmer Springs

Relax and rejuvenate with hot spas, excellent wine, great food and thrilling adventure:

• Soak in the hot thermal pools at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve
• Hike or bike through Hanmer Springs Forest and find some of New Zealand's oldest exotic plantings
• Go jet boating in the Waiau, or Waimakariri Gorge
• Ski at Mount Lyford or Hanmer Springs
• Discover the wineries of the Waipara Valley. Stop for a tasting and a meal
• Ride the Weka Pass historic railway from Waipara to Waikari
• Do a wine tour the slow way - in a wagon behind a team of Clydesdale horses
• Ride through the high country with Hurunui Horse Treks
• Drive the Alpine Pacific Triangle touring route which links popular Canterbury destinations Hanmer Springs, Waipara Valley and Kaikoura

About the Canterbury Region

Two hours north of Christchurch is Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea. Fur seals lounge on rocks just metres from the shore, dusky and Hector's dolphins frolic in the sea within sight of town, while only a few kilometres further out, giant sperm whales haunt the depths.

The sperm whale can be seen all year round off Kaikoura and is the third largest whale in the world, only beaten by the blue and fin whales.

Not far from Kaikoura is the scenic alpine and thermal village of Hanmer Springs. Since 1859 this spa town has attracted visitors seeking to relax, unwind and ease their aches and pains in the soothing mineral waters.

There is a variety of outdoor activities on offer in Hanmer Springs, including skiing, mountain biking, forest walks, river rafting and bungy jumping. While just north of Christchurch, take time out to discover the wine makers of the beautiful Waipara Valley.

Inland from Christchurch on the Great Alpine Highway, SH73, lie the magnificent Southern Alps—only an hour from the Christchurch.

The villages of Springfield and Arthur's Pass make ideal bases for all kinds of activities—visit the information centres for bookings and more information. You can also experience the TranzAlpine—one of the world's most spectacular train journeys that takes you from Christchurch to Greymouth.

For further information about our backpacker accommodation in Hanmer Springs, please contact us or visit our Hanmer Springs backpackers Web site.

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