Woollen mitts and space heaters were in high demand at the first ever Hanmer Springs winter festival. The month-long Alpine Winter Festival kicked off on Friday with a winter fete. Past the ice rink, in the grounds of the Queen Mary Hospital, the Hanmer Springs Fete found space for over 100 stalls. However the return most warmly felt by the town was the Hanmer Springs Hotel. While the Hanmer Springs Ski Area waits for ski conditions to return, an ice rink has been installed on Amuri Avenue, next to the Spa and Pools.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2021 19:30 UTC