Salmon and Wine
One of Twizel's most popular events, the Salmon and Wine Festival. Pictured here in 2017.
What's on in twizel
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 Fire Brigade Quiz Night
10 May 2024
Twizel Volunteer Firefighters annual fundraising quiz night to get the team to Auckland for the Sky Tower Challenge. Spaces are already filling up so get your teams in now.
Breathe Tekapo
Lake Tekapo, 24-26 May 2024
Breathe Tekapo is an invitation for you to step away from your everyday demands and make space for your wellbeing.
The inaugural three day wellness festival brings together inspirational wellness leaders, invigorating workshops, and opportunities to relax and refresh amidst the stunning Mackenzie landscape.
Discover, Connect and be Transformed.
Winter Wonderland Festival
21 - 23 June 2024
SAVE THE DATE!
After a very successful Winter Wonderland Market in June last year, we've decided to organize it again! But that's not all...
We will be upgrading to a 3-day event!
What does this look like? We currently have three events locked in for the weekend:
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Friday 21 June 4-7pm - the Winter Wonderland Market at Tekapo Springs
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Saturday 22 June - picnic and games in Tekapo town (venue TBC)
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Sunday 23 June, 12pm - the annual Mid-winter swim at the Lake Tekapo boat ramp
More events to come, so block your calendar for this weekend and keep an eye on our socials for more updates.
Meridian Twizel Hard Labour
The Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend has its origins 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.
2024 date TBC.
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.
Parents Hub
Whether you need support, or something to keep your little ones busy, there's no shortage of things for parents in Twizel.