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Hanmer Springs Fairy Walk is for everyone, young and old.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 10 to 20 minutes only return loop, even for very young.
Distance is 1 km return.
Terrain is flat all the way, stroller accessible.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies.
Hanmer Springs Fairy Walk is for everyone, young and old.
Our Star rating is 4 ½ out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 10 to 20 minutes only return loop, even for very young.
Distance is 1 km return.
Terrain is flat all the way, stroller accessible.
Fitness required is easy or novice (everyone including young kids can do this).
Sensible walking shoes required, suitable for prams & buggies.
Features:
Wonderful fairy houses dotted along an easy track to amaze & amuse young & old.
Infants will want to get out of the stroller to open the fairy doors.
Carry a little treasure to leave behind for other children to discover after you leave?
You may even find some painted rocks to re-hide along the track for others.
Perfect for all ages from 1 to 95 years old.
Can link up to Forest Amble Walk if kids can go for an hour return.
How to get there:
Head along Bath Street & at the end go down into Brooke Dawson Park. Park near the bridge. Cross the bridge & take the track leading right. Return is via the same track once you reach the next bridge. (Total is 1 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Additional activities to do in Brooke Dawson Park:
Build a dam or bridge in Dog Stream. Swim in Dog Stream (hot summer day to cool off). Have a picnic on the picnic tables or grass. Bike the nearby Pump track (signposted). Backyard cricket or frisbee golf.
Safety:
This walk is so easy that if you run into fowl weather, you will still finish quickly & safely back to your car.
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Our Star rating is 5 out of 5 (from Hanmer Apartments).
Estimated time is 2.5 to 3 hours return.
Distance is 3.5 km to 3.9 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 370 m up & same back down.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, this is challenging).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
GPS of the viewpoint is S 42° 29.438’ E 172° 50.455’.
Waterfall height is 41 m, type of waterfall is “Ribbon”.
Estimated time is 2.5 to 3 hours return.
Distance is 3.5 km to 3.9 km return, route type is “out & back”.
Elevation gain is 370 m up & same back down.
Fitness required is intermediate (if you are not used to longer walks with incline, this is challenging).
Sensible walking shoes or boots required.
GPS of the viewpoint is S 42° 29.438’ E 172° 50.455’.
Waterfall height is 41 m, type of waterfall is “Ribbon”.
Features:
Stunning 41 m high “Dog Stream Waterfall” at the top with peaceful surroundings.
Mountain beech / tawhai forest featuring mosses, ferns, lichens & native orchids.
Winding & moderately steep trail through dense native forest.
Climbs up some wooden stairways in steep sections, track is well made & marked.
Some small manageable river crossings.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel northeast along Jollies Pass Road for 2.2km, turn left onto McIntyre Road & follow it for next 1.5km. Turn left onto Mullans Road & follow it until you reach the carpark. (Total is 5 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Take you camera or smartphone for the fantastic shots at the waterfall summit.
Water is very cold at summit, so a dip in the thermal pools afterwards is advised.
Stunning 41 m high “Dog Stream Waterfall” at the top with peaceful surroundings.
Mountain beech / tawhai forest featuring mosses, ferns, lichens & native orchids.
Winding & moderately steep trail through dense native forest.
Climbs up some wooden stairways in steep sections, track is well made & marked.
Some small manageable river crossings.
How to get there:
From Hanmer Springs travel northeast along Jollies Pass Road for 2.2km, turn left onto McIntyre Road & follow it for next 1.5km. Turn left onto Mullans Road & follow it until you reach the carpark. (Total is 5 minutes’ drive from the thermal pools).
Safety:
Plan your trip, tell someone your plans.
Be aware of the weather (if you cannot see the summit before starting out, do not attempt).
Take sufficient supplies, know your limits.
Do not attempt after high rainfall locally.
Tip:
Take you camera or smartphone for the fantastic shots at the waterfall summit.
Water is very cold at summit, so a dip in the thermal pools afterwards is advised.
