Photo: Hot Pools Hanmer Springs

The hot pools at Hanmer Springs on the South Island of New Zealand are a popular tourist destination.

Hanmer Springs is situated in a unique alpine village on the South Island of New Zealand where you can relax and unwind in the hot thermal pools. The hot pools are surrounded by native landscaping and the water contains a wide variety of minerals which are reported to offer relief from tension, arthritis and other similar ailments.Hanmer Springs in New Zealand has an assortment of hot pools so that visitors have a choice of pools to pick from. There are four large outdoor rock pools that interconnect with thermal streams and are minimally treated and regulated to approximately 38 degrees Celsius. Another hot pool is the rainbow pool which is a touch cooler and has a number of water spouts for soothing sore neck and shoulder blades.There are also three sulphur pools which are completely natural and three large concrete hexagonal pools that are very well used by tourists. The hot pools are great for adults but the kids can become a little restless and that is when you head over to the heated waterslides, animal slides and waterfalls.After a relaxing time in the hot pools enjoy the beautiful scenic village of Hanmer Springs in New Zealand where you will find that there is a variety of activities for families, couples or singles. Hanmer Springs on the South Island of New Zealand is the ideal travel destination for everyone.Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, Hanmer Springs, South Island, New Zealand.