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About this property

Surrounded by mountains and situated in a peaceful alpine setting, Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust is located in Hanmer Springs. It is just 2.5 km from Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa and features mountain bike and hiking trails at its doorstep. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area, fitted with a flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchenette in some of the units, equipped with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. Linen is included in the Queen Rooms only. Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust also includes shared kitchen facilities and a children's playground. The area is popular for golfing. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 bunk beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gallagher
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning surroundings and friendly, accommodating staff. In true communal camp style, you will be closely sharing facilities, and sure, it was noisy until late at night, but you have to appreciate the vibrancy of the cultural blend. I was...
  • Priscilla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great family friendly campground. Family unit was really good size and location . Easy to park outside. Kids had lots of space to play.
  • Kristina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything is kept tidy and clean and it’s a really great camp!
  • Arun
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Will be coming back again amazing place for a family for 4 with good accommodation
  • Stuart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The little cabin was lovely and snug and I enjoyed staying have stayed before it's a lovely quiet location with forest trails radiating off in all directions. The hot shower had issues but the Manager had a electrician working on the problem
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were friendly. Extra heating in the huts and that bedding was able to be hired.
  • Luise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    One should be careful when booking whether linen will be included or not! It was very calm and the bathrooms clean!
  • Karleen
    Australia Australia
    We are a family of 4, with 2 adults and 2 children aged 8 and 10. We stayed in B2 and B3 which where twin bed cabins. They are amazing! Small, cozy, very clean and smelt nice. There was a working wall heater and beautiful positive murals on the...
  • Philp
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. Location, staff. Facilities. All awesome
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were very friendly and even changed our booking to rooms closer to other family.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.9Based on 972 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Hanmer Springs Forest Camp is a charity that provides accommodation exclusively to schools during the week. It is run by a small, friendly team who love Hanmer and running our unique venue! Guests love our wide open spaces including our huge camp site and well equipped facilities. It's an ideal place to come on holiday and let the kids run loose, whilst you enjoy our peaceful setting. We are a quiet family campground for those who want to enjoy our peaceful atmosphere. Pets are NOT allowed for indoor accommodation bookings; dogs are ONLY allowed to stay on our campsite/tent accommodations. We will not allow your pet to sleep in the car. We are not suitable for large groups and parties. Alcohol is permitted in moderation. We do not accept Stag or Hen dos. If your numbers are 12 or more, you are considered a group and need to contact our office to proceed with your booking.

Neighbourhood information

There's many things to see and do in the area. We have a variety of tramping walks which start at the Camp. From a gentle stroll through Hanmer Forest, to a full day hike up Mount Isobel, there's something for everyone. There are various mountain biking tracks which cater for all abilities. Have a game of mini golf, a delicious dinner in one of the many restaurants and finish with a soak in the pools! We also have an on-site activities company offering Archery, Tree Climbing, Outdoor Puzzle hunts and more.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that bed linen is only available in the Budget Double and Queen Rooms. If you are staying in other rooms, you can bring your own linen or rent them at the property for NZD $11 per set.

A surcharge of 2.5% applies for arrivals after check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Cash Payments are no longer accepted for Late Check-in. If the Credit card is Declined we will not be able to process a late Check-In.

►Please note: Minimum age without an Adult is 21

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hanmer Springs Forest Camp Trust in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.