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Great morning out with the family, the kids had a blast going through the mud and creak crossings, hired the 2 and 3 seat option. Great experienced crew, well worth doing, good value.
Our second time going Quad biking with these guys, the guide Chris and owners are amazing and super friendly! We’ll be back, it’s the best way to spend a sunny avo when the pools are too hot and packed! 😊 Lots of hill climbing, stream crossings, mud and straights! All while you have the most gorgeous view of the river and mountains. Don’t forget your sunnies and sunblock!
Was a first time jet boater and a wee bit nervous.. the boat driver was fantastic and made me feel at ease. Really enjoyed it and will be back again
What an awesome crew. Took our Grandson for a ride, everyone was informative and the Driver fantastic. Well worth it. Thanks
Our jet boat driver was amazing- he managed to get every last person on the boat absolutely soaking. His skills had us all shrieking and thinking he was trying to make us crash into giant rocks, only to move ever so slightly at the last moment. So much fun!
The driver(older gentleman with glasses) and apprentice drivers were really nice people. The pick up and drop off effortless.
The best jet boat experience we’ve had in NZ... These guys ROCK!! Going the extra mile to provide a fun, fab and exciting experience for the whole family, we felt like we were the only ones there that day, and yet we know that they had been flat out all day!! Absolutely exceptional customer service and we will be back without hesitation. Thank you for making our experience one to forever remember. Andrew & Chris: your passion shines through.
The hot pools are AMAZING!! There are multiple pool at vairing temperatures, something to suit everyone. The environment is clean and peaceful- a real little sanctuary. We will definitely be back!!
Wifi wasnt going well receptionist done a nice thing and connected me to another server. Park is nice, relaxing, lots of people though, was annoyed cos I was trying to take a nice photo of the view but a canoodling couple were always in the way.. they should have a couples only pool lol.
I extremely loved this place. Last night was my 6th visit and it was awesome. 42 degrees hot pool ?♂️ is the best one ☝️. Will highly recommend to everyone.
Lovely place to visit, we visited during end of July, so mid-winter and the hot springs was absolutely amazing when it’s cold out. We also went quite early so there wasn’t as much people who had visited and left a couple of hours later after lunch when it started getting more busy and crowded. Lots of benches and chairs near the main pool and the rides to put belongings but there’s also cubbies and lockers (for hire) near the hot pools. Would definitely visit again, maybe during warmer weather to see the difference.
Absolutely loved it.
Great customer service and lifeguards were very helpful and friendly. The range of pools and activities were excellent! Reminded us of Wet n Wild Gold Coast
Would highly recommend a trip to hanmer springs. The pools were absolutely lovely and the town equally so. Lots of cute shops and restaurants to visit. Spend the day here you wont regret it ?
We really enjoyed our time here. I thought the staff were really friendly (which you wouldn't normally get at a public pool) and good with children. The only con was - the pool that said no children - there were kids in there. Maybe a more elaborate sign for ages allowed, to clarify any confusion.
Heard about so much but yesterday had a great experience all thermal hot pools are fantastic we loved it all days goes like fast highly recommend for anyone who wants to chill and relax just a matter how busy it s for us it wasn’t
Had a good experience.. have planned to visit in winter as well. Would like to recommend for visit.
Visited Hanmer Spring after years and invited my German friends to the hot pools . Just a perfect night after being 4 days on the road . Great place to chill n relax and warm up the bones in the steamy winter wonderland. The low season gave up heaps of space and privacy in the pools ;)
The best place to escape with your special someone.
Great place to stop in & relax pays to get bookme deals went twice cost $29 instead of $48 if i had just paid @ pools
It is a nice place to relax with different pools. There’s also a cafe. Recommend to go.
Stunning relaxing loved it
Had a great evening in the hot pools. Love this place and come here every time we come to Hanmer. It's a must do and has pools for the whole family.
The pools are awesome, clean, & has different temperature degree. The facilities, including the "Photo lady", are perfect. With the scenic view from the pools, it's just can't be missed while you are in South island
Enjoyed
It's the second time we go to Hanmer Springs specially to the thermal pools! A place to have a great time with the whole family!!! My 5 years old son plays non stop time, my husband has lot of fun on slides and I can relax on saunas! I highly recommend!
Well organized facilities for customers. Loved it.
I had a one hr massage on Saturday and I must say, it was THE BEST!!! The massage therapist I had, was lovely, she listened to what I said about my aches and pains and made sure she spent extra time and effort on those areas, including using some sort of deep heat type product which worked wonders. I felt very relaxed afterwards and loved every minute. Thank you so very much, I will most definitely be back.
We had so much fun! Great for all ages...my son is 5yrs old and didn’t want it to end.
Fantastic atmosphere,assorted temperatured pools that suits everyone's needs. Would definitely recommend and will absolutely go back again xo
Ride on the double seats bike with my 7 years old son sitting at the back comfortably. It's an well chose route with great view and various terrains, suitable for beginners or kids. The guide is very friendly. 2 hours is good length of time too. The photos taken by the guide are okay but not really worth $35 in my opnion, purchased anyway. So one thing I would recommend to.improve for the activity is that if the guide can equip more professional camera and then to take better photos for their customers. Because there are some fantastic opportunities for great photos such as crossing river.
Nice hot pool and friendly staff. Will definitely recommend to everyone;
It’s been long time we said to have a hot pool trip to Hanmer Springs,and we just booked the ticket online,no reqire appointment,quite convient to use and valuable during the weekdays ~f Facilities are well maintained. Photograher took feel pictures for us but shame not good enough that we didn’t buy them for $20 just digital photos.
Amazing place
We found this to be a very awesome experience, our driver was entertaining and kept up the thrills. Very beautiful river.
The second time I have done this with this company & can't recommend it highly enough! Darryl our instructor was so patient & has a great sense of humor! The track was varied with super fun water crossings. From start to finish we had fun & can't rave enough!!
Staff was friendly and excellent customer service. The rafting itself is fantastic, spectacular landscapes and the swimming is so relaxing ?? Keep it up pls
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