Wairau Hanmer Springs Hydro Road in Hurunui District

Wairau Hanmer Springs Hydro Road in Hurunui District is a compacted minor road (50 km/h). It runs in a northeast-southwest direction and ends at Tophouse Road, while the other end is a cul-de-sac. Wairau Hanmer Springs Hydro Road is also known as Rainbow Road. This road is part of the bicycle route "The Rainbow Trail".

Alternative Name: Rainbow Road
Road Type: minor road
Speed Limit: 50
Route: northeast-southwest

Campsite

Lake Tennyson Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). This isolated campsite beside Lake Tennyson offers trout fishing, kayaking, boating and walking opportunities. – approx. 2,6 km.
Camp spot. 3-4 tents, shade, water – approx. 13,1 km.
Acheron Accomodation House Campsite. Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863, once used as an overnight carriage stop. – approx. 26,7 km.

Gift shops

Ula – approx. 35,9 km.
Mickey Raes (opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–17; Sun 10–16) at Chisholm Crescent 5/8 (7334) – approx. 36,0 km.

Hostel

Hanmer Backpackers (WLAN) at Conical Hill Road 41 (7334) – approx. 35,8 km.

Fast food restaurants

Boulder Burgers (burgers, opening hours: Sat–Sun 11:30–14, Apr-Sep: Fr-Mo 16–20, Oct-Mar: Fr-Mo 17–21) at Chisholm Crescent 8/8 (7334) – approx. 35,9 km.

Gallery

Tiat Gallery (free) – approx. 36,0 km.

Health food shops

DNA New Zealand – approx. 36,0 km.

Clothing shops

mhor at Conical Hill Road 4/24 – approx. 35,9 km.
Mirror Mirror Botique – approx. 36,0 km.
kjole style (opening hours: Mon–Sat 10–17; Sun 10–16) – approx. 36,0 km.

Tourist information offices

Peter's Pass Junction – approx. 23,3 km.

Guest house

Acheron House – approx. 26,7 km.

Massage parlours

Massage Specialist – approx. 35,9 km.

Caravan site

Hanmer Springs DOC Base Amenity Area (Freedom Camping) (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 35,9 km.

Craft shops

Creative Genius (opening hours: Mon 10–16; Wed 10–16; Fri–Sun 10–16) at Chisholm Crescent 8 (7334) – approx. 36,0 km.

Motel

Green Acres at Conical Hill Road 84 (7334) – approx. 35,5 km.
Forest Peak Motel at Torquay Terrace 4 – approx. 35,8 km.

Restaurants

Indian Springs (Indian, opening hours: Mon–Sun 12–14, 17–21:30) at Conical Hill Road 5/30 (7334) – approx. 35,9 km.
MK Restaurant (opening hours: Thu–Tue 17–21) at Conical Hill Road 3/24 (7334) – approx. 36,0 km.