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 Y Volleyball
12 March to 2 April
Serve, set, spike repeat!
Sign up for our Twizel Y Volleyball sessions now! Running every Thursday from March 12th to April 2nd after school.
To register follow the link below
https://ymcasc.org.nz/twizel-y-volleyball/
For more information contact Hanna on 027 237 8304
Twizel Archery Club
18 March, 1 April
Join our Twizel Archery Club!
Whether you're brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, this is the perfect chance to aim, shoot and have fun. All equipment provided.
Sign up today! Limited spots available
https://ymcasc.org.nz/twizel-y-archery-club/
Easter Egg Hunt
4 April
Join us for our annual Easter egg hunt! Sausage sizzle, bake sale, raffle, and prizes for best dressed.
Huge thank you to our sponsors:
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Mackenzie Four Square
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Placemakers Twizel
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Mackenzie Country Honey
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Lake Ōhau Lodge
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Eastup Family
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Elevate Building
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Twizel Bakery
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Tekapo Springs
Easter Market
5 April
The annual Easter market is back in Twizel's Market Place. All stallholders welcome. 10am - 2pm.
Mackenzie Highland A&P Show
6 April
The Mackenzie A&P Highland Show is the largest one day Show in New Zealand with 12-15,000 through the gates.
A fun family day out with something for everyone! The 128th Mackenzie A&P Highland Show will be held on Easter Monday, the 6th of April 2026 at the Mackenzie A&P Showgrounds in Fairlie. Keep up to date with details on our Facebook page:
The Mackenzie
11 April
Steeped in a history worthy of the big screen, the Mackenzie Region is alive with legendary tales - of pioneers, shepherds, wild landscapes, and the rugged determination that shaped this remarkable region.
The Mackenzie by Devold celebrates that heritage, honouring the farming roots that run deep through this vast and majestic high country. From the open plains to the rolling hills and station tracks, every turn of the course connects you to the land and the people who have worked it for generations.
Join us this autumn for a journey that captures the true rural soul of the Mackenzie. Feel the grit, the beauty, and the raw authenticity of the high country as you ride across landscapes rich in history and character. It’s an experience you’ll remember long after the finish line - and one that will keep you coming back for more.
Come ride the story, feel the heritage, and be part of the legend.
School Holiday Programme
14 - 17 April
Tuesday, 14 April: Braided River Craft Session
10am - 12pm 4-7 yrs
1 - 3pm 8+ yrs
FREE SESSIONS
Wednesday, 15 April: Dance with Brooke
9.30 - 11am Jump Jam 5+ yrs
11.30am - 1pm Fun Highland Dance 7+ yrs
FREE SESSIONS
Thursday, 16 April: Art & Music
9.30 - 11am Art with Rick 8+ yrs (8 spots available)
12 - 3pm Musical workshop
FREE SESSIONS
Friday, 17 April: Art with Luzette
9.30 - 11.30am Krazy Cats Art 5-8 yrs (10 spots available)
1 - 3pm Paper Lantern Art 8+ yrs (15 spots available)
$10 per child
Friday, 17 April: Pottery with Nikki
9.30 - 11.30 Pottery class 9 - 13 yrs (10 spots available)
1 - 3pm Pottery class 14 - 18 yrs (10 spots available)
FREE SESSIONS
Paint Your Partner
17 April 2026
Brought to you by Twizel Music and Creative Arts Group, grab your partner, best friends, work colleagues and come for this fun evening of art.
Have a glass of wine and relax while joining this fun painting class for adults.
Book tickets direct with Luzette.art@gmail.com or message us for more info.
Arts on Tour - Mr Fungus
21 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.
Two Raw Sisters Workshop
21 April 2026
On the 21st April, the two raw sisters are coming to Twizel to do a workshop at MINT FOLK & CO - you don't want to miss it!
Mint Folk & Co. 6.30 - 7.00pm
Fermentation Workshops
24 - 26 April
Evita is from Taiwan and has been enthused by ferments all her life. Since starting her Permaculture life in 2013, she has been fermenting home grown foods and sharing about it ever since. She is a popular teacher and very enthusiastic about her fermenting workshops.
Raranga Weaving Workshop
24 - 26 April
Celebrating the art of Raranga!
Come and learn with Level 4 Nga Toi Weaving Graduate Evita Shen. A 3-day programme where you'll learn to weave a beautiful Waikawa, kono or koha kete to take home. There's also an earrings making workshop for anyone who wants to make a special harakeke gift.
Workshops are designed for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced levels.
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. Tickets available now!
Breathe Tekapo
22 - 24 May
Breathe Tekapo is an invitation for you to step away from your everyday demands and make space for your wellbeing. Our 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.
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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Jitterbugs
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Little Movers Playgroup
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Arowhenua Whānau Services
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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.