Salmon and Wine

One of Twizel's most popular events, the Salmon and Wine Festival. Pictured here in 2017.

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Off State Highway 8, just 35 minutes from Lake Tekapo, the vibrant town of Twizel is the perfect base for exploring the best that the South Island has to offer. Stay for a night, a week, or a lifetime and you’ll experience a community bustling with activity where you can open the door to many unique outdoor adventures. Nestled in the Mackenzie Basin and with world-class views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, Twizel truly is the heart of the Mackenzie Country.

Aoraki/Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mt Cook is just a 40-minute drive from Twizel, and is one of the top highlights of the Mackenzie Country.

Lupins by the Twizel River

Lupins are considered a noxious weed in the Mackenzie, but they make beautiful photographic subjects!

Hoar frost

Formed when water vapour in the air freezes, hoar frost creates a dazzling winter wonderland.

Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

The Aoraki/Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is the only such reserve in the southern hemisphere. Image: ChristchurchNZ

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Welcome to Twizel

Twizel is at the heart of the Mackenzie District

Kea at Aoraki/Mt Cook

The cheeky mountain parrot is a common sight at Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Lake Ōhau

Lake Ōhau makes a stunning backdrop for a relaxing picnic.

Sheep farming, Mackenzie Country

Sheep farming has become synonymous with the Mackenzie high country.

Lake Ōhau

Lake Ōhau is just 25 minutes from Twizel, along a road with amazing views at every turn.

Mackenzie Basin

The wide-open landscapes of the Mackenzie form a great photographic backdrop.

Aoraki/Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is beautiful whatever the season.

Old Iron Bridge, Twizel

Erected in 1889, the Old Iron Bridge is a Category 2 Historic Place.

Aoraki/Mt Cook

The spectacular Aoraki/Mt Cook attracts serious mountaineers from around the world.

Hoar frost

Twizel delights whatever the season.

Aoraki/Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mt Cook is just a 40-minute drive from Twizel, and is one of the top highlights of the Mackenzie Country.

Lupins by the Twizel River

Lupins are considered a noxious weed in the Mackenzie, but they make beautiful photographic subjects!

Hoar frost

Formed when water vapour in the air freezes, hoar frost creates a dazzling winter wonderland.

Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve

The Aoraki/Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is the only such reserve in the southern hemisphere. Image: ChristchurchNZ

Love Twizel Final-4

Welcome to Twizel

Twizel is at the heart of the Mackenzie District

Kea at Aoraki/Mt Cook

The cheeky mountain parrot is a common sight at Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Lake Ōhau

Lake Ōhau makes a stunning backdrop for a relaxing picnic.

Sheep farming, Mackenzie Country

Sheep farming has become synonymous with the Mackenzie high country.

Lake Ōhau

Lake Ōhau is just 25 minutes from Twizel, along a road with amazing views at every turn.

Mackenzie Basin

The wide-open landscapes of the Mackenzie form a great photographic backdrop.

Aoraki/Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is beautiful whatever the season.

Old Iron Bridge, Twizel

Erected in 1889, the Old Iron Bridge is a Category 2 Historic Place.

Aoraki/Mt Cook

The spectacular Aoraki/Mt Cook attracts serious mountaineers from around the world.

Hoar frost

Twizel delights whatever the season.

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WHERE WE ARE

Travel times to Twizel

Christchurch

Queenstown

Dunedin

Timaru

Tekapo

Aoraki/Mt Cook

3 hours 45 mins

2 hours 30 mins

3 hours 15 mins

1 hour 45 mins

35 mins

40 mins

GET IN TOUCH

03 435 0066

office@twizel.info

Twizel Events Centre
Market Place
Twizel 7901

PO Box 4, Twizel 7944

New Zealand

Aoraki/Mt Cook

Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is beautiful whatever the season.