Serge78

Stop. Hanmer time

Posted by Serge78 | 7th April 2009

Most of my twelfth, and final, week in New Zealand has been spent in the alpine-styled village of Hanmer Springs.

Resident to a little over 700 locals, Hanmer's relative proximity to the cities of Christchurch (in one direction), and Nelson (in the other), guarantee it a steady supply of out-of-towners. Many come to soak in the thermal spa pools, or head off into the surrounding mountains for some ski action (during snow fall season), or perhaps propel themselves round some of the finest mountain biking trails on the South Island.

All worthwhile pursuits, for sure, but I'd be willing to bet my return ticket home that not many of Hanmer's temporary visitors get to:

- Wield a chainsaw through several dozen hefty logs, chop, split and then distribute them around the village to keep the locals in firewood for winter
- Construct a stage and rig the lighting in the town hall for an upcoming tribute concert to The Eagles (killer rehearsals guys)
- Divide up a

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