🧚♀️ Forest Fairy Doors
Discover magical miniature doorways hidden throughout our enchanted woodland in Hanmer Springs.
🧚♀️ Built a fairy door? Claim it and share its story. Just visiting? Sign the Forest Visitors' Book to say hello.
115 fairy doors

Stream Whisper Cottage
Deep within the Dog Stream woods, a gentle fairy gathers fallen leaves to build cozy beds. She leaves tiny pinecone gifts for hikers who walk past with quiet respect.

Easy Rider Nook
This portal belongs to a fairy who loves to watch the mountain bikes zoom by on the trail. She spends her afternoons knitting moss blankets to keep the local beetles warm.

Mossy Ledge Home
Tucked against a sturdy root, this home is where the forest's best storyteller lives. Every evening, he gathers the local fireflies to listen to legends of the Hanmer hills.

Velvet Fern Entry
A shy fairy resides here, decorating her porch with colorful pebbles she finds in the creek bed. She never comes out during the day, but you might hear a soft hum if you listen closely.

Sunbeam Hollow Gate
Whenever a ray of sun hits this spot, the door sparkles with enchanted dew. The resident fairy uses this light to polish the acorns she collects for her winter pantry.

Twisted Branch Cabin
Living inside this gnarly root system, a forest architect drafts maps for the hidden paths of the woodland creatures. She is the best guide in all of Hanmer Springs.

Glimmering Bark Abode
This door is crafted from silver birch, housing a fairy who paints the patterns on autumn leaves. She works all night to ensure the forest wears its most beautiful colors.

Secret Root Cellar
This is the pantry of the forest, where a busy fairy stores sweet nectar from the spring flowers. She shares her supply with any bumblebee that knocks politely on her door.
Golden Glade Entry
A cheerful fairy lives here, always singing to the ferns to help them grow tall. Visitors often feel a sudden warmth when they walk past her tiny threshold.
Petal Path Cottage
The fairy who lives behind this door specializes in herbal teas brewed from local wild herbs. She leaves a faint scent of mint in the air for those who truly need a pick-me-up.
Whistling Wood Haven
Wind rushes through this specific bend in the trail, creating music that the resident fairy plays on her reed flute. Her concerts are the talk of the forest among the silvereyes and robins.
Budding Branch Home
This fairy cares for the youngest saplings, tucking them in with mulch and morning dew. She makes sure every new tree in Hanmer Springs gets a strong start.
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Forest Visitors' Book
One book for the whole fairy forest — leave a note about your visit, a favourite door, or a little magic you found among the trees.
Loved it!
wonderful!
A bit of wonder in the woods. So well hidden!
found the golden one!
such a magical walk. thanks for the hard work.
Such a cute idea, we found so many doors!
super cute doors.
Wonderful way to spend the morning.
Such a lovely afternoon in the fresh air.
A wonderful day in the woods with the kids.
found the secret one! super cool.
Great way to spend an afternoon in the fresh air.
our little girl is convinced a fairy lives here now.
A very imaginative trail.
We loved it so much.
We had a blast hunting for all the doors.
Lovely day out in Hanmer.
the kids were so proud of themselves for finding them all.
Great fun.
so much magic hidden in the trees.
Hanmer is just magical with these little surprises.
Really loved spotting all the hidden details.
The kids were absolutely delighted.
beautiful day for a forest wander.
Worth visiting, the forest is so beautiful.
she talked about the fairies the whole way home.
thanks for the magic.
really cool.
we spent way longer here than planned. loved it.
Pure magic.
our kids were so excited each time they spotted one.
We were looking for fairies and we found their houses!
Thanks for the fairy magic, it kept our youngest moving the whole way.
We spent so long looking for these! Such a creative idea for little ones.
I hope the fairies saw me waving at them.
I found a tiny little fairy key!
So creative.
Simply enchanting. We really enjoyed the walk.
we had such a great day.
Wonderful trail.
we loved hunting for the fairies.
Such a treasure of a find in the trees.
a lovely walk in the woods.
A beautiful spot for a family photo. Thanks for the memories.
Hanmer always surprises us. This was wonderful.
So cool.
Absolutely magical walk, the kids were mesmerised by every single door.
Great day out.
The kids absolutely loved the fairy trail hunt.
A very whimsical experience! Hanmer is lovely.
our kids kept their eyes peeled the whole time. what a delightful adventure.
Can I leave a note for the fairies next time?
so imaginative and fun for the little ones.
Magic is real!
a truly magical touch to a great walk.
A delightful distraction for our little ones.
We loved it.
a wonderful way to get the kids walking without complaining.
so much fun, thank you!
Fairy house found!
we had such a fun family day.
Everyone had a great time finding the doors.
the forest is so peaceful. thanks for adding some whimsy.
So much fun.
it was just the right amount of challenge.
perfect for a family stroll.
so much fun.
we loved the fairy doors so much.
What a lovely surprise in the trees. Perfect for our morning stroll.
Fun afternoon.
Loved the attention to detail. Hanmer is always a treat.
What a great community initiative. So charming.
Beautiful.
Such a lovely little trail. The craftsmanship is impressive.
The fairy doors made the hike so much fun for our toddler. Thank you.
A beautiful forest walk.
a great day in the bush.
Perfect weather and a perfect walk. My daughter is still talking about it.
Very peaceful and enchanting.
best walk ever.
a lovely day out.
loved the fairy houses.
Great way to get the kids outside and exploring.
so charming.
The fairy trail is such a sweet touch.
a perfect day in nature.
Very magical, kept the kids engaged the whole way.
thanks for a wonderful afternoon.
fantastic walk.
the doors are so beautifully made.
Cute walk.
we found more than we expected.
So beautiful.
loved the fairy trail.
such a lovely little treasure hunt.
Very fun.
I found all of them! Can fairies live in my garden too?
Super cute and very cool!
Kept our little ones moving with excitement. Thanks!
A magical start to our family holiday.
such a sweet idea.
Awesome walk.
A truly lovely way to spend a few hours.
what a lovely surprise in the trees! the girls are obsessed.
We loved spotting the different designs. Thanks for maintaining this.
we found them all! so cute.
magical.
simply enchanting.
the craftsmanship on these is incredible.
the little fairy doors were the highlight of our trip to hanmer.
thanks for the smiles today.
we loved searching for the tiny details.
Such a peaceful walk. It really added a bit of sparkle to our weekend.
absolutely adorable.
a great little activity.
we weren't expecting this! what a lovely surprise for the kids.
So sweet.
found 8 doors! so much fun.
Wonderful forest energy. The kids felt like they were in a storybook.
the fairy doors are just magical.
so cute, we loved every single one.
Loved it.
Lovely day, lovely walk, lovely memories.
we truly felt the magic in the air today.
always love coming back to hanmer, this made our walk even better.
What a creative idea, brought a smile to our faces.
We found the purple door! It was our favourite one.
Truly special. We will tell all our friends back home about this.
So peaceful.
the highlight of our trip.
Beautiful trail.
We loved the creativity involved here.
Such a delightful walk to take the grandkids on. We'll be back next time!
The forest feels so alive with these doors.
brilliant addition to the forest trail.
a wonderful hidden gem.
So cute, really enjoyed the forest.
Adorable.
Our girls were so excited to find the hidden doors.
Everything was so well presented. Really enjoyed the walk.
Magic found.
really brightened our afternoon.
this made our holiday walk so much more fun.
hanmer is beautiful, but this made it extra special.
Worth the walk.
what a lovely discovery.
Beautiful place.
we had a great time hunting for these doors.
So special.
I saw a fairy! (Maybe!)
Our kids were very excited to spot the first door!
Lovely forest and such charming fairy homes.
We really enjoyed the magic of the forest today.
Magic!
I want to live in a fairy door.
so creative. thanks!
A lovely, quiet walk with a nice magical surprise.
Very lovely walk.
Great spot.
Beautiful day for a walk.
We really enjoyed the fairy hunt.
Such a charming trail. We loved looking for the hidden doors.
A must-do if you are in Hanmer with kids.
Fantastic activity for little explorers.
magical experience.
Such a cozy walk through the trees.
the kids were so engaged.
Stunning forest, and the doors are a charming addition.
the little ones were exhausted but happy.
Very sweet.
thanks for such a lovely forest adventure.
A lovely surprise to find on our weekend getaway.
this really makes the forest feel alive.
Thank you for the fairy fun!
Stumbled upon this trail by accident and it was the highlight of our trip to Hanmer.
The kids are already asking when we can come back.
Really cool. Kids didn't complain about walking once.
We had the best time searching for doors today.
Such a beautiful forest path. The doors are just lovely.
very charming.
what a lovely stroll.
the kids did not want to stop walking.
such a lovely initiative.
the kids were so happy.
thanks for the magic.
a very charming forest walk.
so sweet.
what a magical way to spend the morning. the kids were so excited to find every single one.
simply adorable.
the fairy doors are such a lovely touch to this beautiful forest. our girls kept whispering so they wouldn't wake the fairies.
beautiful walk.
the craftsmanship on the doors is stunning. hanmer is always special but this made it extra memorable.
we loved looking for the doors! a perfect activity for our little explorers.
what a creative idea. we hope the fairies enjoyed our visit today.
what a great little treasure hunt.
we had such a blast finding them all tucked away. thanks for keeping the magic alive in the woods.
such a whimsical walk. my three year old is absolutely convinced he saw a fairy fly away.
worth visiting.
brought the grandchildren along and they were mesmerized. wonderful walk.
we found all of them! what a fun little loop.
a hidden gem in a hidden gem of a town. well done.
so magical.
this made our hanmer trip so much more fun. the kids couldn't stop grinning.
loved the forest walk.
absolutely delightful.
the attention to detail is just brilliant. we loved it.
what a perfect addition to the forest trail.
our kids are already asking when we can come back to see the fairies again.
wonderfully done.
such fun!
a beautiful forest and a magical surprise. thanks for the hard work.
lovely.
the walk was perfect and the doors were even better. thanks for a great day.
so peaceful and sweet.
the trail was gorgeous, the doors were the icing on the cake.
what a lovely surprise in the trees. kids loved it.
absolutely charming!
simply delightful.
the fairy doors are so sweet.
so many doors! great effort.
so cute, the kids loved it.
the forest is full of secrets.
a beautiful way to explore the forest.
such a cute find.
the kids did not want to leave the fairy village.
a very lovely morning.
we love hanmer and this was the cherry on top.
lovely.
we are leaving a little fairy dust behind for the next ones.
such a peaceful walk.
amazing detail in the trees.
the kids are officially believers!
such a lovely surprise.
a great spot to pause and appreciate nature.
so much fun searching for every single one.
what a lovely idea.
we walked for ages and loved every minute.
magical afternoon in hanmer.
we love the effort put into this. such a cute idea.
what a fantastic way to engage the kids with nature. we absolutely loved it.
so special.
beautiful walk and great surprise for the little ones.
too cute for words.
charming.
a wonderful surprise on a lovely day.
kia ora for this beautiful trail, we had a lovely afternoon.
such a great way to get the kids outside and walking.
we felt like we were in a storybook. thank you!
what a clever idea for families. we had the best time spotting them.
charming, whimsical, and fun.
magical!
we loved all the doors.
what a lovely way to spend the morning in hanmer.
just magical.
we were so excited to find them all. wonderful job.
thanks for the magic.
what a creative surprise.
what a beautiful forest trail. loved the fairy doors!
so much effort and so much joy. thank you for this.
a lovely touch to the walk.
loved every second.
a truly special experience for our little ones.
the magic is alive in hanmer springs!
perfect afternoon. thanks.
so cute, we loved it.
so cute, the kids loved it.
what a lovely surprise.
so many tiny details to spot.
magical afternoon in the forest.
our daughter is already planning to return.
a beautiful way to explore the woods. we will definitely be back.
so sweet.
the detail on these doors is amazing. so much joy for the kids.
what a lovely afternoon walk. the kids were so excited.
a beautiful hidden secret in the forest.
such a lovely surprise for the little ones today.
we found them all! what a cool trail.
a magical experience.
so creative, loved finding every door.
a delightful little treasure hunt for the whole family.
perfect way to spend an afternoon in hanmer.
we had such a lovely time looking for these. so magical!
what a sweet surprise in this beautiful country.
very creative.
beautiful forest, beautiful doors. everything is just right.
the kids were so delighted to spot the doors hidden in the trees.
what a charming little trail.
loved the walk, loved the doors. will be back!
we had a wonderful time here. thanks for sharing the magic.
so cute!
magical walk, the kids were so happy.
brilliant idea, kids loved spotting the doors along the way.
what a lovely little detour for the kids.
truly enchanted. thank you.
what a wonderful idea for the forest.
a very sweet surprise for our morning walk.
so beautiful and clever.
the kids had such a fun time spotting the doors. definitely recommend.
the kids are still talking about the fairies. thanks for the magic.
we really enjoyed the trail. such a lovely atmosphere.
