Photo: Hanmer Springs Pools New Zealand

Hanmer Springs on the South Island of New Zealand is a great place for adults and kids as there are separate thermal pools with slides for the kids to enjoy.

A slide posed as a large reptile perches upon the rocks in the kids thermal pools at Hanmer Springs in New Zealand with a large winding slide in the background. These thermal pools sit 380 meters above sea level in a spectacular Alpine village surrounded by native landscaping.There are many different pools to choose from at Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. Some of the pools vary in the minerals in the water, some have different spouts to soothe aching muscles and each of the pools vary in temperature. The most fun of all the thermal pools is the family activity pool as shown in this picture.A vacation to Hanmer Springs on the South Island of New Zealand is great for all family members and a getaway that is well worth it. After a busy day of taking in all the sights, enjoy yourself in the relaxing thermal pools or romp around in the kids pool.Hanmer Springs is a destination that people come to all year round as the heated pools are terrific on any given day. ... continue below the picture...

... In the Winter, the village of Hanmer, New Zealand can transform into a winter paradise, spring brings out new leaves on the trees and blossoming flowers, summer is warm with an aura of freshness about the village and fall brings many shades of exploding colours to the trees. Any one of these seasons is ideal for soaking in the thermal pools.Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, Hanmer Springs, South Island, New Zealand.