Below is a small selection of the many short walks around Hanmer Springs Village. For more routes, detailed walking information and a route map, pick up the Hanmer Springs Walks brochure from the Hanmer Springs i-SITE Visitor Centre.

Conical Hill Walk

1 hour return - moderate walk

A popular, rewarding hill walk with magnificent views from the lookout shelter. The Conical Hill Walk climbs gently through a forest of mature, exotic plantations established around 1910.  

Woodland Walk

1 hour return - easy walk

This pleasant walk passes through typical woodland, meadowland and stands of exotic trees including Douglas fir, poplar and redwood trees. Suitable for families, the Woodland Walk features a stream, flax wetland and ponds with associated bird and aquatic life.  

Nature Trail - CLOSED until further notice.

20 minutes return - easy walk

The Nature Trail follows both sides of Mt Isobel Stream and is one of the few short walks featuring New Zealand native plants such as mountain beech, broadleaf, putaputaweta and five finger (whauwhau).  

Waterfall Track

2.5 hours return - moderate tramp

The Waterfall Track starts at the carpark at the end of McIntyre Road and climbs through mountain beech forest before reaching the spectacular 41 metre high Dog Stream Waterfall. Mosses, ferns, lichens and native orchids are interesting features of the Waterfall Track.  

Walking in New Zealand: Information & Safety

• Sturdy footwear is essential for walks longer than two hours.
• Be prepared for sudden changes in weather, particularly above the bushline.
• Snow is common in winter.
• Entry on foot is unrestricted in the Hanmer Springs Village area, except in times of fire danger or forest harvesting or for public safety reasons. 
• Please respect the information signs, for your own safety. 
• Please respect the environment and take your rubbish out with you.  

For more information on walking and hiking in Hanmer Springs Village contact the Hanmer Springs i-SITE Visitor Centre:
Email: info@visithurunui.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 315 7128 or 0800 442 663 (toll free within NZ)