Not trying to deter anyone from hanmer in any way shape or form. But since hanmer fizzled out a couple years back a wee group of us have rented a house at lake kaniere at the end of August and done a mini meet sorta thing there the last 2 or 3 years (pretty sure it's 3 lol)
Just throwing it out there if we can't get the numbers for this or whatever, and anyone wants a back up option then others could rent some holiday houses around the area.
Again, not trying to stand on any toes. Just providing a backup option.