Activities at Hanmer Forest Park
Tracks and walks
There is a range of short walks from 20 minutes to 1 hour return suitable for the whole family.
Longer walks - up to 6 hours return - take you into the higher reaches of the park, including the peak of Mt Isobel, for some panoramic views.
Other activities
Mountain biking
Hanmer Forest
Forest roads and designated mountain-bike tracks south of Jollies Pass Road offer easy, flat biking. The designated mountain-bike tracks can be accessed from Bath Street and several points along Jollies Pass Road. Allow about one hour to explore all the options.
Jacks and Jollies Passes
Jacks and Jollies Passes offer 25 km of up and downhill riding using sealed and unsealed roads through spectacular country. They are fine for beginners and should take most people somewhere between 3 - 5 hours.
Hunting
There are minor populations of red deer, chamois and pig in parts of the indigenous forest.
Permits for hunting must be obtained from the Department of Conservation.
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Guided activities and tours