Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools School Visits
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools are the perfect destination for school camps or day trips.
We not only offer some serious fun but have available educational activity sheets focused on the Hanmer Springs environment for visiting school groups.
To find out more on how to organise your school trip contact our friendly team on info@hanmersprings.co.nz or call +64 3 315 0000.
Hi my name is Bubbles. Before finding out about everything that is available for your school trip, read my story to find out how I came to live at the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools.
Total facilities available to school groups are as follows:
- The Activity pools featuring water toys
- The NEW AquaPlay area with interactive features
- Two Thermal Rock Pools
- One Thermal Passive Pool
- The NEW Freshwater Pool and Lazy River
- Changing facilities in the activity area
- Two waterslides and the NEW SuperBowl (available at an extra cost)
The discounted rates available to New Zealand school groups are as follows:
- Adult (16yrs and over): $10.00
- Child (3 - 15 yrs): $6.00
- Waterslide (min height 1.2m): $10.00 (this is an additional charge)
- Spectator: $2.00 (non-swimmer)
- Actively supervising adults (Non Swimming): Free of Charge
Please note: the rates above do not apply to visiting International Schools.
Please note that the waterslide charge is additional and children must be at least 1.2 metres high to participate. The waterslide will only be available to school groups who have booked. This is due to the possible requirement of extra pool supervisors for large numbers.
We would appreciate the following information being passed onto your students to ensure a pleasant and safe visit for everyone. Information will be reiterated by one of our pool supervisors on your first visit to the complex.
We request your cooperation on maintaining the following rules that are set for Health & Safety reasons:
- We ask that all customers do not put their heads under the water in the thermal pools.
- Please advise students that they are restricted to the facilities mentioned at the top of this page.
- Teachers and accompanying caregivers are responsible for their students.
- Water ride rules
Our pool supervisors and cashiers are here to assist you and ensure a pleasant visit so please don't hesitate to ask for information.
We look forward to you and your students visiting our complex. Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
Read about Jahna & Philippa's experience on their School Camp in Hanmer Springs.
Feedback for
School Camps and Field Trips to Hanmer Springs
Overall rating:
(7 ratings)
"I have just taken my class of 29 students on a weeks camp to Hanmer and found that the prices for pool use are far too expensive. Pool management need to rethink their school pricing structure. Charging $16 per student to use the pools and rides per night will see an iconic Hanmer attraction become something out of reach for most schools and this is unfair. Rethink your pricing!"
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- kerry, New Zealand | 4 April
"You need lower prices at the cafe and you need to clean your toilets other than that,
O for Orsome!!!"
- Shannan, New Zealand | 24 November 2010
"the cafe was too pricy but the lifeguards are hot"
- jasmine, Japan | 24 November 2010




"Had an absolute ball in Hanmer Springs! The pools were so relaxing and the slides are so much fun! Thought the food at the cafe was scrumptious and even had a massage and chocolate wrap treatment at the Spa, overall an amazing experience, will definitely be coming back soon! :) Thank you"
- Jessie, Australia | 14 September