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!
Twizel Show 'n' Shine
21 - 23 March 2025
You asked for it, and here it is!
Pre-registration is now open for the Twizel Show n Shine.
We have a couple of options for registration this year.
Pre-registration means you have the choice of 2 packs.
* Pre-Registration - Goodie bag
* Pre-Registration - No goodie bag
They will be available from Friday the 21sy March, so bring along your tickets to collect yours at the tent.
Follow the link to purchase yours now. There is also the option to grab your merch while your there.
South Island Dragon Boat Regatta
Saturday, 22 March
For the first time ever, Aoraki Dragons brings you the South Island Regional Dragon Boat Championships at Lake Ruataniwha, in Twizel.
Come down and support your favourite team, and see these impressive boats in action!
First race 8.00am
2025 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder R5 Grand Final
29 - 30 March 2025
2025 sees the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series racing return to Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel from 29 - 30 March 2025 in association with the New Brighton Powerboat Club.
Ticket sales at the gate:
Adults: 1 Day Pass $25
Adults: 2 Day Pass $45
Kids 15 and Under Free
For more info see: www.gphydroplane.co.nz or follow our Facebook page.
Aya and the Butterfly
Saturday, 12 April
Arts on Tour is back for 2025 with Aya and the Butterfly, a heartwarming story of a little girl finding happiness through observing the life-cycle of a Monarch Butterfly.
Designed for families, especially children aged 3-9 years.
Hydro Project Reunion 2025
14 - 17 April 2025
This event is being co-ordinated to coincide with the final ‘Wheels at Wanaka Truck and Machinery Show’ which will be held in Wanaka over Easter 2025, from Friday 18 April until Sunday 20 April 2025.
The emphasis is on bringing together people who lived, worked, or were associated with these projects since the Waitaki Hydro Dam Project started back in 1928.
Registrations are open now. Any questions please email hydroreunion2025@gmail.com
Parents Hub
Whether you need support, or something to keep your little ones busy, there's no shortage of things for parents in Twizel.
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.