Stunning alpine views, tourist town, S Island

New Zealand - Canterbury - Hanmer Springs, 7k,

Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,View over the valley from behind our house
View over the valley from behind our house
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Our Home
Our Home
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Views from our garden
Views from our garden
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,View of the Southern Alps from our home
View of the Southern Alps from our home
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,View towards Hanmer Springs Village
View towards Hanmer Springs Village
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,A Winter Snowfall
A Winter Snowfall
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,A winter wonderland
A winter wonderland
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Our lounge
Our lounge
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,The family room
The family room
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Main bedroom
Main bedroom
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Main bathroom
Main bathroom
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Guest bedroom
Guest bedroom
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Thermal pools - just a small part
Thermal pools - just a small part
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Part of the Thermal Pools Complex
Part of the Thermal Pools Complex
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Lots of bike trails
Lots of bike trails
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Bungy jumping
Bungy jumping
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,Ferry bridge where they bungy jump
Ferry bridge where they bungy jump
Home exhange in,New Zealand,Hanmer Springs, 7k,,A winter wonderland at the Thermal Pools
A winter wonderland at the Thermal Pools
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Sabbatical Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is preferred

View moreView less

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Australia | New Zealand

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

MEMBERS SINCE 2012

Welcome to our home and welcome to Hanmer Springs, a very beautiful part of the South Island of New Zealand.

My husband and I love to travel. We are flexible for exchanges and have done more than 30 exchanges now, some with HomeLink, but also through other exchange sites. It is a great way to enjoy new experiences and we will care for your home, as we expect you to care for ours.

We live in a comfortable, modern house (210 sq meters), on 12 hectares, 7 kms from the tourist town of Hanmer Springs, with magnificent views to the mountains. It is quiet, peaceful and totally private, yet we are only 90 minutes to a major city (Christchurch). We wake to the sounds of melodious birds and to an amazing ever-changing landscape. Breathe deeply because the air is clear, clean and crisp.

Step into New Zealand's great outdoors for the serious hiker or enjoy tranquil forest walks around the village. Alternatively, get a rush of adrenaline with a bungy jump, jet boat ride, rafting, mountain bike or a quad bike experience. There is lots to do and some of New Zealand's finest vineyards are only an hour away. It is also famous for its large natural thermal pools which are a huge attraction. Pubs, bars and restaurant too if you enjoy a good social time.

Hanmer Springs is an alpine spa and tourist village, set in a large valley, 385 m above sea level and is surrounded by forests, mountains and New Zealand's spectacular outdoors. Here the summers are usually hot and dry, and the winters are cold, with snow around the house 3-4 times a year.

Hanmer Springs is 130 kms northwest of Christchurch and is an ideal location to explore the northern part of the South Island.

Type

House - single floor/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Access for the disabled
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural
  • Mountains

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Welcome to our home and welcome to Hanmer Springs, a very beautiful part of the northern part of the South Island of New Zealand.


Hanmer Springs is an alpine, spa and outdoor adventure, tourist village, set in a large valley. It is 385 m above sea level and is surrounded by forests, mountains and New Zealand's spectacular great outdoors. Here the summers are usually hot and dry, and the winters are cold, with snow around the house 2-3 times a year.

Hanmer Springs is 130 kms north- west of the city of Christchurch. It is an ideal location to explore the northern part of the South Island and to enjoy New Zealand's outdoors, or to relax in its famous natural hot pools, or to refresh yourself with a massage or health treatment. Hanmer Springs is also the perfect base for venturing into the spectacular back country. Our diverse and expansive landscape offers a great range of outdoor activities.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Tennis
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Transport Nearby

  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

There's lots to do.. walk the forest trails and breathe the fresh clean air; have a leisurely lunch or dinner at one of the excellent restaurants or cafes. You can also enjoy some of the best mountain biking in. New Zealand. There are tracks and challenges for every level. We have some great rivers, with trout fishing right at our back door (in New Zealand it only costs $145 for a season ticket).

If you want some to challenge you, how about trying a bungy jump from the bridge over the Waiau River, or an exciting jet boat ride or rafting trip. What about riding a quad bike across scenic landscapes, or perhaps a game of golf is your thing?

Try walking, trekking, skiing, mountain biking, horse riding, camping, hunting, mountain climbing or just going for a picnic or visiting some of the excellent wineries in Waipara where some of the best New Zealand Pinot Noir and Riesling is grown.

Take a day trip to Kaikoura and see the famous ecotourism Whale Watch experience and see the seals.

Our favourite restaurants

  • No 31 Restaurant
  • MK Restaurant
  • Pegasus Bay, Waipara

Cafés & bars

  • Fire and Ice
  • Pepper n Salt

Special places to shop

  • Mohr or Rohm
  • Wild South
  • Up The Garden Path

Leisure and cultural activities

  • Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
  • Hanmer Adventure
  • Greystone and Pegasus Bay wineries, Waipara

Walks or jogging paths

  • Hanmer Springs Sculptures in the Forest Walk
  • Hanmer Springs Mountain Bike Tracks
  • Hanmer Springs Forest walks

Health or fitness clubs

  • Hanmer Springs Spa

Interesting day trips

  • Day trip to Kaikoura - seals, whale watch, seafood
  • Day drive through Molesworth Station - summer only
  • Visit Waipara wine growing region

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

My husband and I love to travel. We are flexible for exchanges. We are open to any suggestions. Simultaneous or non-simultaneous exchanges.

Since Covid, we are looking for exchanges a bit closer to home. We have done numerous exchanges to Australia and that is still top of the list, particularly anywhere a bit remote and we are always ready to explore more of our own country.

We are very experienced exchangers, and you can be assured we would look after your home to our own high standards and would expect you to do the same. We do not have animals, so our home is allergy-free.

We are also available to house sit if you prefer.

Our home is non-smoking, and we ask you to respect that. A car exchange is preferred.

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is preferred

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
  • Sabbatical Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
home-exchange-icon

Leader in home exchange since 1953

Over 70 years of home exchange experience

homelink-network-icon

A worldwide network of home swappers with local support

Local home swap representatives around the world to assist you

swap-step-icon

Home Swapping in 5 Easy Steps

Travel, save and feel at home around the world!

please wait...