The Soldiers' Block, Hanmer Springs

18/07/2026

It’s a quiet morning at after an incredibly busy few weeks of Winter Festival - there is a pink jacket on the seat outside looking for its owner!

11/07/2026

A beautiful Sunday morning, a bit crisp but the heaters are on the , open until midday

08/07/2026

🎉 Bounce into the Matariki weekend! 🎉
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? We've got you covered!

🏰 Hanmer Holiday Homes Bouncy Castle Party
📍The Soldiers' Block, Hanmer Springs
📅 Friday 10 July & Saturday 11 July
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm each day
👧 Ages 3–12 years, $10 per child

Bounce, slide, climb and play your way through an inflatable playground! With a variety of bouncy castles to explore, kids can enjoy around one hour of non-stop fun, laughter and adventure in a safe, action-packed environment.

It's the perfect family activity as part of the MainPower Alpine Winter Festival - Hanmer Springs. While the kids bounce, make a day of it and enjoy everything Hanmer Springs has to offer – from relaxing in the thermal pools and racing down the hydroslides to ice skating, great food and plenty of free festival activities.

04/07/2026

It’s Sunday that means the is open until midday
We now have our unique caps,
FREE - with a $50 donation (there’s always a ‘but’!)

03/07/2026

The Alpine Craft Market is at Soldiers Block today from 10:00 - 3:00 so come visit us and check out the market.

The Bayleys Real Estate Ice Skating Rink is also here on site as part of the MainPower Alpine Winter Festival - Hanmer Springs!

Plus if you visit today you can check out the pond hockey demonstration on the ice at 1:30PM and join in a session of hockey on the ice at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00!

Oh and has anyone seen Frosty?

Alpine Craft Market is returning in July school holidays during the MainPower Alpine Winter Festival - Hanmer Springs
Saturdays 4,11,18th of July 10-3pm in The Soldiers' Block, Hanmer Springs

Follow our page for some exciting updates and giveaways

03/07/2026

Can you help us find Frosty?

23/06/2026

The Soldiers Block will come to life these July School Holidays as part of the MainPower Alpine Winter Festival - Hanmer Springs – Hanmer Springs! ❄️✨

There’s plenty happening throughout the festival, including:

⚡MainPower NZ Limited Community Night – Friday 3 July
🛍️ Alpine Craft Market – Every Saturday during the holidays (4, 11 & 18 July)
🏛️ Soldiers Block Sunday Open Days – Sundays 5, 12 & 19 July
🏰 Hanmer Holiday Homes Bouncy Castle Party – Friday 10 & Saturday 11 July
🎭 Amuri Players presents The 100 Acre Wood – Thursday 16, Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July

Plus, enjoy even more winter magic with the Bayleys Real Estate Ice Skating Rink right outside and the Harcourts Four Seasons Realty Light Display lighting up Amuri Ave each evening.

We can’t wait to welcome the community and visitors to the MainPower Alpine Winter Festival - Hanmer Springs — see you there! ⛸️❄️

The Amuri Players present The Hundred Acre Wood, a Sherlock Holmes and Winnie the Pooh crossover tale that the whole whānau will love.
Join your favourite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood in this charming and unique production at The Soldiers Block, Hanmer Springs — the perfect way to round out your Alpine Winter Festival experience.
Show times:

Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July at 5pm

Saturday 18 July at 2pm
Tickets:

Child $15
Adult $25
Family $70

Tickets available online at TryBooking NZ. Limited door sales so we recommend booking in advance to avoid missing out.

06/06/2026

A beautiful winter morning in Hanmer Springs - open until midday, come on down and experience the heart of Hanmer