Salmon and Wine
One of Twizel's most popular events, the Salmon and Wine Festival. Pictured here in 2017.
What's on
Twizel Native Trail
We've teamed up with some creative locals to create a mosaic critter trail in the Market Place. Download this map and see if you can find all 20 creatures native to Te Manahuna!
Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend
25 - 26 October
The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend had its background back in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for kids sport. It has morphed through a number of different events at different sites to what we have today – three events (mountain bike, kayak and off-road run) over two days. Competitors can enter individual events or for the really keen, complete all three events and become a Hard Labourer.
However apart from providing some really good events in a very relaxed atmosphere, the weekend still has its focus on fund raising for local kids sports teams (snow sports, rugby, netball and rowing) which are burdened with the costs of travel and purchase of equipment. In recent years we have helped support individual students with their Outward Bound fees and travel to national sports tournaments. We also help other community groups such as St Johns, Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes, Twizel Kindy and the Twizel Early Learning Centre. Over the last five years, well over $300,000 has been raised for these worthwhile causes.
Registrations for the 2025 event are now open here.
Frocktoween Party
31 October
It's going to be a spooooooky Halloween at the Top Hut! Join the team for a fabulous Frocktober fundraiser, and support the Ovarian Cancer Foundation NZ.
Doors open at 6pm.
Parents Hub
Whether you need support, or something to keep your little ones busy, there's no shortage of things for parents in Twizel.
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Little Lattes coffee group
Meridian Rowing Centre Timetable
South Island Rowing Inc. are a voluntary organisation that operates and maintains the Meridian Rowing Centre on the shores of Lake Ruataniwha.
Every year they host a number of rowing regattas, private events and the SI Canoe Sprint Championships.
Spirited Women 2026
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 February 2026
Welcome to the Spirited Women – All Women’s Adventure Race, where women team up, train and have an absolute blast of an adventure together, side by side all the way.
Teams of four women choose from a short, medium or long-course adventure. Travelling together in a team, they must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak, completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way. Stable tandem sit-on kayaks are provided for all teams, and all levels of fitness and experience are welcome.
The Spirited Women is far more than creating an unforgettable event experience shared among girlfriends; it’s about women making time for themselves and prioritizing their health and fitness. For many participants, the journey to the event is the most cherished part. Regularly getting together as a team to train, learn new skills, and support one another to push their boundaries. The Spirited Women event strengthens bonds and relationships, bringing family, friends, and work colleagues together for a weekend of unadulterated fun.
Arts on Tour - Mr Fungus
19 April 2026
“New Zealand’s Loudest Mime” Mr Fungus is on tour across Aotearoa, with silly show that will amuse and delight kids of all ages.
Featuring visual and verbal comedy, juggling and mime, with scrumptious and catchy backing soundtracks, Mr Fungus will bring the silliness and fun to your town.
Thrillingly ridiculous and a seasoned pro, Mr Fungus has played to packed theatres and festival venues throughout Europe and Australasia, in a career spanning four decades.
Big Bike Night Twizel
8 May 2026
A desire to share his love of bikes and to support the community set a Taupō local in 2014 on the path from weekend bike enthusiast to creating one of Australasia’s best-loved short film festivals.
And for the first time, the Big Bike Night will be coming to Twizel in 2026. Keep checking in for more details closer to the time!