Title: Saint James Range Travel Guide: Best of Saint James Range, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saint James Range](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-James-Range-Hotels.d553248635975854172.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Saint James Range](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-James-Range-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975854172.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Saint James Range Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saint-James-Range.d553248635975854172.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saint James Range Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saint-James-Range.d553248635975854172.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saint James Range Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![A beautiful lake in the north Canterbury high country. A side trip off the Molesworth road. Toilets and a picnic shelter beside the lake. Stunning!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749128/30cb09b2-c3b4-4930-b8e0-d37e47e930f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A beautiful lake in the north Canterbury high country. A side trip off the Molesworth road. Toilets and a picnic shelter beside the lake. Stunning!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975749128/30cb09b2-c3b4-4930-b8e0-d37e47e930f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Tennyson is a beautiful, off the beaten track destination in Canterbury, New Zealand. You can camp at the southern end of the lake and drive in from St Arnaud in Nelson Lakes National Park (to the north) or from Hanmer Springs to the south. If you have lots of cash, you can hire a helicopter (I was on a work trip when I got to go on one around the area)!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047984/2a9c9ac2-8703-4287-9070-2949828f25e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wheelies for days when we finally hit a plateau on the Rainbow Road! This gravel road is a killer grind through New Zealand backcountry and delivers unparalleled postcard views. The top of the south island has so many spiderwebs of gravel roads to connect multi-day tours. #adventure #gravelgrinder #bikepacking #southisland #rainbowroad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854172/e238ee0a-7d28-4f9f-b346-c0afef0b42cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Saint James Range Things to do - Top hotels in Saint James Range - Top Holiday Rentals in Saint James Range ![Braemar Lodge And Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2193300/2193285/2ac51e8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Braemar Lodge And Spa 283 Medway Road Hanmer Springs £134 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews) Good sized room with great view Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=2193285&PinnedHotelID=2193285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854172) ![Alpine Adventure Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625500/9625440/183df570_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpine Adventure Holiday Park 200 Jack's Pass Rd Hanmer Springs £41 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mount Isobel Track and Conical ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (400 reviews) Kind staff, clean room, many fun activities to do. Loved our stay and happy to return one day . Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625440&PinnedHotelID=9625440&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854172) ![Edit Hanmer Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/912700/912628/2196d92d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edit Hanmer Springs 1 CONICAL HILL ROAD, 1 Hanmer Springs £88 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (588 reviews) Great location and setting Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=912628&PinnedHotelID=912628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854172) [See all 124 properties in Saint James Range](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975854172) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Tussock Peak Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107680000/107670400/107670400/w405h895x0y5-ad31f2e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tussock Peak Lodge 25 Amuri Ave Hanmer Springs Canterbury Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews) Great location and everything was top notch. Room was nice and clean. Lovely staffs.checkin and checktout was perfect. Highly recommend. Will definitely our place to stay on next visit to hanmer spring. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Tussock-Peak-Lodge.h107670400.Hotel-Information) ![Clear Ridge Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7114900/7114816/6e0599ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clear Ridge Apartments 28 Jacks Pass Road Hanmer Springs Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (500 reviews) Great place to stay, host Alex made you feel welcome, room was nice and clean and spacious plus just a short walk into the township. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Clear-Ridge-Apartments.h7114816.Hotel-Information) ![Village Lake Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627087/4d1cae6e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Lake Apartments 1 Rutherford Crescent Hanmer Springs Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Hanmer Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Chisholm Park and Hanmer ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (178 reviews) Beautifully appointed room, super clean, and obliging staff. We had a lovely stay Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs-Hotels-Village-Lake-Apartments.h9627087.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Saint James Range](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975854172&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Malingson-Saint-James-Range.d553248635976196914.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/673996/9051ee50-26c6-471a-8962-106fd5cbf5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa £18 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hanmer-springs-thermal-pools-spa.a673996.activity-details) ![Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47098628/7d96e277-47e5-47c4-b126-0e4f954c21fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hanmer Springs: Guided Stargazing Tour £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hanmer-springs-guided-stargazing-tour.a47098628.activity-details) ![Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs Quad Biking tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2339412/c11f2c56-9c8f-46b7-9b5f-99d4c3151358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs Quad Biking tour £72 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amuri-jet-adventures-hanmer-springs-quad-biking-tour.a2339412.activity-details) [See all activities in Saint James Range](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Saint-James-Range.d553248635975854172.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Saint James Range ![Hanmer Springs showing mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9538/a4d2b595-7748-431e-b73a-cca6368e91d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hanmer Springs - Cities near Saint James Range - Places of interest [Hanmer Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanmer-Springs.dx9538) - [Nelson Lakes National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Lakes-National-Park-Tasman-Region.d6127158.Attraction) - [Mount Lyford ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Lyford-Lyford.d6112880.Attraction) - [Mauria River Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mauria-River-Valley-Tasman-Region.d6052744.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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