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!
AF8 Roadshow 2025
Wednesday, 14 May
Join Helen Jack (Environment Canterbury) to hear about the likely impacts of a large Alpine Fault earthquake in our region.
While we can’t predict earthquakes, scientific research indicates there is a 75% probability of an Alpine Fault earthquake occurring in the next 50 years, and there is a 4 out of 5 chance that it will be a magnitude 8+ event. This is likely to have major short and long-term impacts.
The AF8 Roadshow: The Science Beneath Our Feet brings Alpine Fault science and hazard impact information to South Island communities, in areas likely to be affected by an Alpine Fault earthquake. Bring your questions. First in, best seated!
All welcome | Free admission
Breathe Tekapo
16 - 18 May
Breathe Tekapo is an invitation for you to step away from your everyday demands and make space for your wellbeing.
The three day festival brings together high-profile wellness leaders, invigorating workshops, and opportunities to relax and refresh, under the wellness pillars of Nature, Food, Movement & Inspiration.
Discover, Connect and be Transformed.
Find out more here.
Lake Tekapo Winter Wonderland Festival
13 - 15 June
Come and join us for a weekend filled with fun!
*FRIDAY 13 JUNE*
4 - 7pm | Winter Wonderland @ Tekapo Springs
- Food stalls, drink specials, discounted ice skating, snow tube, snow play, star gazing, Mackenzie Ice Hockey, and more! MC: Chris Lynch
*SATURDAY 14 JUNE*
10am - 3pm | Mid-Winter Market @ Lake Tekapo’s Village Square
- Multicultural food, music, clothing, craft, and games
(This event might possibly run until later, to be decided on the day)
12pm | Kids Treasure Hunt @ Lake Tekapo's Village Square
- Starts at the market at noon, don't be late!
5.30pm | Family Movie Night @ Peppers Bluewater Resort
- Movie tbc. Kids movie snack buffet. Bar will be open for the big kids. Restaurant will be open afterwards for dinner too.
*SUNDAY 15 JUNE*
12pm | Mid-Winter Swim @ Lake Tekapo Boat Ramp
- Hosted by OJ on The Breeze. Dress up and be in to win some great prizes! There'll also be a sausage sizzle fundraiser for Tekapo School.
Evening | Mid-winter ball @ The Godley
- details to come!
Contact: lisette@tekaposprings.co.nz
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.