- 17 km from Hanmer Springs
- 155 km from Christchurch
- 155 km from Kaikoura
The road out of Hanmer to the access road is
clearly marked as Clarence Valley road and signed to Hanmer
Springs Ski Area. The turn off from Clarence Valley road to
the ski area is at St James Station, about ten kilometres
out of town. The access road is a short but narrow gravel
road with a few tight corners. It is north facing, so any
ice left on it tends to melt when the sun shines. Car parks
are located just below the Lodges.
The road is not recommended for camper
vans, but two wheel drive cars with chains fitted normally
have no problem, and four wheel drives can often get up without
chains, especially later in the season. Chains must always
be carried.
A shuttle runs daily from
Hanmer Springs township
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