If you'd like to connect with others traveling to or staying in Hanmer, join our Facebook group. You can post there to fill spots in your accommodation or to find carpooling partners. We recommend either catching a bus or driving, which typically takes about 2 hours from Christchurch. To save money and make new friends, consider carpooling. Join our Facebook group to find or offer carpooling opportunities.

Dancing is for all ages and is very diverse. We often have teenagers and grandparents attending these events. Whatever your age, don't let it stop you from dancing.

It won't be free unless you're under 16 years old. However, we often need event helpers for tasks such as reception, packing, and cleaning. If you're interested in helping out, please contact us. Depending on the role, we can support your entry to the event in some way.

Yes you can buy party tickets only online before the festival or at the event in cash or online payment, note there will be no eftpos available. Buy party tickets early for the best discounts. We recommend a full pass, which gives you access to everything at a great price... see the prices page >

Yes!.. and partner dance classes aka workshops, rotate partners frequently which is much more inclusive and social. Partner dance classes and workshops are also a great way to meet people before the parties, so you can social dance more easily.

Feel free to join us at any point during the evening and make a cash payment at the entrance for admission, see if online payments available in the store. Currently, there are no strict limitations on the number of attendees for parties, as our capacity is expanded by utilizing the entire venue instead of just the main hall. If we do happen to reach capacity, entry might be temporarily restricted until the numbers decrease. However, it's important to note that we haven't encountered such capacity constraints yet. Those holding passes will be granted priority and immediate access. We recommend considering the purchase of online passes to ensure your entrance and avoid any uncertainties.

If you do not have a 'full pass', there's still a possibility for you to participate in workshops as a casual entry. If there's available space, we recommend arriving a few minutes early, ideally around 5 minutes prior to the class commencement. We welcome drop-in participants who wish to make a cash payment on the event day, as long as there are vacant spots. You'd need to leave once the workshop has finished and re-enter if you wish to do more than one workshop.

This dance floor doesn't require them, but they will help your dance shoes last longer.

Everyone is welcome to join in, no matter if you're a beginner, seasoned dancer or have never danced before, there is something available for you. However if you are a Non-dancer you are welcome to the parties and we would recommend learning the dance styles before you come to the workshops as these are generally not for absolute beginners Check our your local dance schools. All ages are welcome too, including kids, which also have Free entry to the parties.

Not recommended for dancing

If you are new to dancing or a beginner, we recommend attending classes before the event. If that's not possible, consider joining us for the parties only, as there will be fun dance activities throughout the night. Most workshops are geared towards those with some dance experience, so we suggest learning Salsa or Bachata beforehand to make the most of the event......See our sponsors below for some dance schools around NZ.

Most people will travel up and spend 2-3 nights in Hanmer, leaving Friday afternoon or after work and staying the Friday & Saturday Night. Accommodation between a group of dancers is often very cheap and fairly easy to organise with your fellow dance class friends. The average house to hire can work out as little as $20 per person per night, you can join our Facebook group to find more people willing to do this. Some people will travel up on the Saturday morning, while others will just travel to make the party and leave the same night without staying. We prefer to stay 2 nights so we can relax in the hot pools & make the most of the weekend. You choose! . read more on the Hanmer Location page about booking a Holiday Home or Air BnB

Kids under 16yo are welcome to the parties Free entry

You may film during the parties and at the end of the workshops during the demo, but only if you have paid for that workshop. Recording during the workshops without permission is not allowed.

Registration at the event will open 30mins prior to any workshop or party at the Event. Get your wrist bands/tickets on the day. Bring your receipt with the order numbers as proof of purchase to make this transaction seamless.

You can only watch if you have paid for the workshop or have a Full Pass.

Yes you can join the parties at any time, but we do recommend coming early to get the most from the event.

We do not arrange accommodation for attendees, so you will need to organise your own. For some suggestions, visit our Locations page. Most people tend stay for a couple of nights for this event, however you can also drive there and back in a day, We recommend staying so you can relax and enjoy the whole event. The best thing to do is arrange with a group of people a holiday home, its very affordable. See Hanmer Holiday Homes for bookings, prices etc. You might also consider House pooling with other dancers see more about this on this page.

During the event day, attendees holding full passes will be provided with wristbands. It's important to keep these wristbands on your wrist until the event concludes. Please be aware that all individuals entering the festival premises are expected to adhere to the Entry conditions outlined in the provided Terms & Conditions and Code of Conduct on this website.

You don't need a PayPal account, see the non-login option. This uses all major bank cards.

- Full Passes - Yes there is a limit of 150. we have set a max limit due to popularity and venue size for the classes. We highly recommend you get a Full pass passes before they sell out. - Party Passes - No there is no limit, you can buy any time

You might be able to buy a Full pass off someone else or you can purchase individual passes on the day with Cash Only at the event, see the store for prices

Your full pass gives you full access to everything in the event, which includes both Parties & all Workshops on Friday & Saturday.

Yes and no. While you can simply show up on the day and try your luck, it is highly recommended to purchase a full pass or party pass for the best discount. Without a pre-purchased pass, there is a high risk you could be turned away from popular workshops. Parties usually don't have a problem with numbers.

Note that if you do have a pay pal account and having trouble logging in, choose the non login options. If there are still issues try entering another email address as this can sometimes cause issues is you can't gain access to your account. Please contact us if you are having further issues please use the Contact form on the Contact Page, we will get back to you asap

A full pass covers all workshops and all party entries over both Friday & Saturday for 1 person & gives you priority entry to the workshops & Parties... see details >

Yes, there is a good chance you can buy a pass from someone else who can no longer attend. Check out the Hanmer Facebook group for opportunities. Please review the terms and conditions. .. read more here >

Passes from this event do not include access to the hot pools. You will need to purchase tickets directly from the Hanmer Springs Hot Pools website or at the pools themselves.

Strictly No Refunds for any online payments or passes - but you may decide to sell a pass onto another person - except for 7 days prior to the event. see above for pass changes.

• Full passes: Once you have booked you may request changes or transfers to another person by Contacting us. • No changes will be accepted 7 days prior the start of the event • Exchange progress: There is no administration fee for transfers from one person to another per full pass. Provided that you manage the exchange process and you must contact us from this website contact page with 'full name' details for all the people involved. Provide us with name and email of the person taking over the ticket at time of the ticket transfer & Provide original purchase receipt to the event. • Selling your pass or gifting your pass is possible, which may include friends, dance class mates, or other dancers. If you want to advertise your pass to be sold, you can do this once you have joined our "Hanmer Salsa Winter Festival- Facebook Group" - here > www.facebook.com/groups/hanmersalsa

Yes, infact you can now login to this website, see purchases and setup an account for future purchases and comment on our new blog. You will also get notifications when any Early Birds become available. It's Free to setup and you can even see other members on this website.. login here >

No physical ticket is issued, just the email receipt & or order number. Wristbands will be issued on the day. Get in early, 30mins before any workshop or Party. Just mention your name at the desk when you arrive & bring your pay pal receipt as proof of purchase. Receipts are issued automatically to your email when you purchase anything. So if you didn't get one check you spam or you might not have completed the payment properly. Contact us if you are unsure. If you login you might be able to access your pass information as well.

You can transfer full passes to another name, but there are conditions please see payment terms & conditions page We recommend our facebook group for selling passes.. read more here >

No, not at this event - so if you need to pay for classes or workshops or anything else, please bring cash or buy now online before or during the event

• Adding to Cart: Load as many items as you like then click the 'cart' to pay with Visa or Bank Cards. • Paypal: An account is not required to buy online with Visa or Bank Cards, choose the non login option when its offered. Or sign up for faster more convenient processing in the future for any pay pal transactions. • Online Visa Transaction Fee applies for items see details within each item, usually around 2.9% + 50c Per item/transaction Tip: Login to see previous transactions, become a member, its free!