Hanmer Springs to open New Zealand’s first snow room wellness retreat

NZ Herald2026-06-23T17:05:00.000Z

Great, another way for tourists to throw money away while locals can't even afford a bloody house. A snow room in Hanmer? Just go outside in winter you muppets.

Jamie Fox2026-06-23T17:52:00.000Z

absolutely tragic take. if u can't afford it just say that.

Jamie Fox2026-06-23T17:43:00.000Z

Honestly this sounds amazing, I'd love to try it. Sauna then snow room? Yeah that's the dream.

NZ Herald2026-06-23T18:10:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed mate, let people enjoy things

Hana Stewart2026-06-23T19:23:00.000Z

work in wellness tourism and this is a smart move. Hanmer already draws crowds, this just gives them something new for repeat visitors.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-23T19:35:00.000Z

so it's a fancy ice bath with extra steps? no thanks, i'll stick to the hot pools like a normal person

Sage Lawson2026-06-23T20:21:00.000Z

lol i was joking but fair point. still someone's gonna try sneak their toddler in.

Casey Adams2026-06-23T20:07:00.000Z

how much extra is this gonna cost vs just the normal pools? knowing hanmer it'll be triple the price for 20 mins in a cold room. pass.

Casey Adams2026-06-23T20:20:00.000Z

exactly my point, but you know people will still pay for the 'experience'

Hana Stewart2026-06-23T20:54:00.000Z

it's a premium product, not for everyone. some people want the contrast therapy. it's good for inflammation.

Chloe Martin2026-06-23T20:19:00.000Z

first world problems eh? meanwhile half the country can't afford to heat their own homes. but sure, build a snow room.

Taylor Wright2026-06-23T20:41:00.000Z

Wait this is actually open in August? That's peak winter lol. Who's gonna pay to freeze indoors when it's already 5 degrees outside?

Cameron Diaz2026-06-23T21:00:00.000Z

facts it's like paying for air-con in antarctica. stupid.

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