Hanmer Springs | |
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Coordinates: 42°31′S 172°49′E / 42.517°S 172.817°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury |
District | Hurunui |
Community board | Hanmer Springs Community Board[1] |
Ward | West Ward |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Hurunui District Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Hurunui | Marie Black |
• Kaikoura MP | Stuart Smith |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 4.01 km2 (1.55 sq mi) |
Elevation (NZHR, Airport)[3] | 338 m (1,109 ft) |
Population (June 2023)[4] | |
• Total | 1,140 |
• Density | 280/km2 (740/sq mi) |
Postcode | 7334 |
Hanmer Springs is a small town situated in the Hurunui District, New Zealand. It is located 130 kilometers northwest of Christchurch, 65 kilometers southwest of Kaikōura and 9 kilometers from State Highway 7. It is best known for its spa and hot pools. It has a primary school that opened in 1896.
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