Llama Trekking Tours Hanmer Springs, South Island

Hanmer Llama Treks – Hanmer Springs

Treat yourselves to a day posing and having your family photos taken with Hanmers adorable Llamas. Whether you’d prefer a gentle stroll with your Llama, taking in the scenic spots around Hanmer Springs village maybe stop for a picnic lunch or enjoy some of the local Hamer Cafe’s.

Our self guided tours allow you to meet, interact, photograph and experience our friendly & curious llamas in this relaxed, picturesque alpine environment of Hanmer Springs.

Or do you have that yearning to experience all that Hanmers spectacular alpine back country has to offer, then check out multi day trekking with a Llama trek with something to suit everyone. Our llama boys will carry everything for you so don’t let fitness or adequate gear and supplies concern you. Our friendly approach to Llama trekking makes it possible for everyone.

Lunch with a Llama at Hanmer Springs (Lunch included)

Price: $220 per Adult – Children under 12 $50 pp (Minimum age 7)
Family Package: $420 (2 adults + 2 Children)
Season: All year round
Departure time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm (3 Hours)

Enjoy a relaxing Llama Trek around Hanmer Springs, leading your own llama.

It’s a fun, educational and interactive llama experience taking in the immediate surrounds of Hanmer Springs village. Your friendly guide will give a short introductory session after which you’ll choose your llama and load him up with your belongings, leaving you hands free to enjoy the surrounds as you stroll along varied scenic routes.

We may take in forests teeming with birdlife, picturesque streams, scenic lookouts or native bush so there’s frequent breaks as needed to simply enjoy the surrounds or give

your camera a workout. Our leisurely pace gives your guide the opportunity to share their knowledge of the area’s history and interesting facts about llamas.

Each of our llama’s has a distinct personality so while you relax over our complimentary sit down lunch in a local restaurant there’s sure to be amusing tales to be shared and winning photographs to be compared. You’ll arrive back in the village in plenty of time to relax before dinner or enjoy the hot pools.

Guided Multi Day Llama Wilderness Tours

There will be ample energy food and rest stops and the hiking rate will accommodate appropriate physical skill levels; portions of the day will be available for rest and relaxation if you desire. Hanmer Llamas wants your entire experience with us to be as enjoyable and pleasant as possible. If you have concerns or questions, please e-mail or call and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

Three Days – Two Nights Llama Trekking from Hanmer Springs
Camp under the stars:

Price From: $ cost on application
When: November through to late April (Or by arrangement
Rating: Easy to moderate
Departure time: 8:30 am
Duration: Three days two nights

Leading your own llama you’ll soon find his “calma llama” attitude is infectious.. Strolling along at a comfortable pace you can’t help but leave the everyday world behind. The llama boys are just as excited as you are to be in the wilderness and some will take up “humming” to each other, it’s a sound that’s almost as mesmerising as the alpine scenery.

Take a break for a hearty lunch and relax amid stunning alpine views with plenty of photo opportunities, wildlife spotting and learning about the native environment and area’s history along the way. After setting up camp we’ll wine and dine in the wilderness by the natural hot springs for 2 nights.

You have the second day free to do whatever you’d like. Bathe in the natural hot springs, take a walk to the old musterer’s hut or climb the mountain behind the pools for a stunning scenic view of the valley and surrounds. On the last day we’ll arrive back at our starting point just in time for you to enjoy an evening in Hanmer Springs with its choice of dining options.

Group Size: Minimum 2, maximum 4 (Our guides can take 4 people, groups exceeding 4 are welcome by arrangement)

Suggested items you will need on the trek:

camera, Spare cards & Batteries, extra socks, wind breaker, rain gear, water bottle, snacks, etc. (your choice) will be packed so as to be readily accessible from your llama.

Five Days – Four Overnights Llama Trekking from Hanmer Springs
Camp under the stars:

Price from: $ cost on application
When: November through to late April (Or by arrangement
Rating: Moderate, average fitness required
Departure time: 8:00 am
Duration: Five days four nights

Take a five day trek in the North Canterbury wilderness. Enjoy four days of leisurely walking with a rest day by an alpine lake. Get to know your llama, load his pack and lead him for the whole trip while spotting wildlife and learning about the area’s history and native environment along the way.

Maybe you’ll fancy a fishing lesson to catch a trout for dinner or prefer to enjoy a walk over the mountain to an historic hut, give your camera a workout, or simply drink in the peace and quiet.

This really is nature and solitude at its best … clear, starry southern hemisphere skies and pristine alpine scenery; this is the New Zealand wilderness you have dreamed of.

Group Size: Minimum 2, maximum 4 (Our guides can take 4 people, groups exceeding 4 are welcome by arrangement)

Suggested items you will need on the trek:

camera, Spare cards & Batteries, extra socks, wind breaker, rain gear, water bottle, snacks, etc. (your choice) will be packed so as to be readily accessible from your llama.