Top South Island Traditional Wellness

Hanmer Springs is a resort town known for its natural hot pools. Open mid-morning until late evening, these popular pools are a great place to replenish yourself after a long walk or to take the kids during the day. By booking your tickets in advance, you can drop in at any time and avoid the disappointment of getting turned away, especially during the pool’s busy weekends.

Treat yourself to a little ‘me’ time on this soothing 1- or 1.5-hour massage session in Queenstown. Step inside the massage center solo, or bring your special someone along for a romantic experience together on New Zealand’s beautiful South Island. Choose from a range of massage treatments such as deep tissue, maternity, hot stone and reflexology. Relieve previous sporting injuries, relax your body post-pregnancy or let the therapists lull you into a state of total calm under the warmth of hot stones. Bliss!

The Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa is one of the most popular resorts on New Zealand’s South Island and less than two hours north of Christchurch. On this tour, travel from Christchurch in the comfort of a private vehicle, stopping along the way to enjoy wine tasting in the Waipara Hills wine region. Spend the rest of the day at Hanmer Springs, where you can relax in the thermal pools or enjoy optional extras such as a 90-minute hot stone massage or a jet boating excursion.