Why go
- Town in the South Island of New Zealand.
- Served by Pukaki Airport (TWZ).
History
Twizel is the largest town in the Mackenzie District, in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand. The town was founded in 1968 to house construction workers on the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme. Today, Twizel is a service and tourist town for visitors to the area. It has a resident population of 1,790 ; during the summer, holidaymakers nearly triple the town's population.
Where to stay
398 Mount Cook Road, Ben Ohau 7999, New Zealand · pukakilakesidegetaway.co.nz
200 Manuka Terrace, Ben Ohau 7999, New Zealand · skylarkcabin.co.nz
594 Manuka Terrace, Twizel 7999, New Zealand · temanahunaretreat.co.nz
4589 Tekapo-Twizel Road, Lake Pukaki, Twizel 7944, New Zealand · lakestonelodge.co.nz
395 Glen Lyon Road, Ben, Lake Ōhau 7999, New Zealand · matukaluxurylodge.com
State Highway 8, Pukaki 7999, New Zealand · pukakiairlodge.co.nz
25 Glencairn Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · rosedalecottages.co.nz
47 Ben Ohau Road, Ben Ohau 7999, New Zealand · skyscape.co.nz
86 Mt Cook Road (SH80), Lake Pukaki, South Canterbury 7944, New Zealand · mtcookretreat.nz
30 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
2 Swallow Drive, Pukaki 7999, New Zealand · skysuites.co.nz
122 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · twizelholidaypark.co.nz
MacKenzie Country Hotel, Cnr Ostler &, Wairepo Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · distinctionhotelstwizel.co.nz
11A Temple Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · stylishspace.traveleto.com
Woodley Avenue, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · mahinacottage.com
510 Falston Road, Totara Peak 7999, New Zealand · quailrest.co.nz
23 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · highcountrylodge.co.nz
45 Ben Ohau Road, Twizel 7999, New Zealand
19 North West Arch, Twizel 8773, New Zealand
29 North West Arch, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
44 Rhoboro Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
2a North West Arch, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
102 The Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
16D Ostler Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
9A Temple Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · twizelretreats.com
Indoor
4 Rata Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · luxurytwizelapartments.com
2 Hallewell Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
17 Ruataniwha Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · alpsmotel.co.nz
10 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · thelakesmotel.co.nz
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · holidaytwizel.co.nz
12 Wairepo Road, Twizel 7901, New Zealand · mountainchalets.co.nz
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-21:00; We-Su 12:00-21:00 · 12c Market Place · fishtail.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-14:30, 16:30-20:30 Features: vegetarian options · 1B Market Place · m.facebook.com
Pasta, Breakfast, Fish And Chips, Indian, Curry, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 10:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Benmore Place · poppiescafe.com
Burger, Chicken, Diner, Fish And Chips, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 14:00-18:00+ · 2 Market Place, Twizel · mowbar.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, Tu 07:30-15:30; We-Fr 07:30-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4 Market Place, Twizel, 7901 · mintfolks.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · 28 Tasman Road, Twizel · m.facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5 Market Place
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 · 2602 Twizel-Omarama Road
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:00
Cafe · cafe
Ice Cream · ice cream
Airports
Pukaki Airport (TWZ) 2.9 km to the centre
Twitzel, CAN, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Glentanner Airport (GTN) 39 km to the centre
Glentanner Station, CAN, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Omarama Glider Airport 27 km to the centre
CAN, NZ
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pukaki Airport (TWZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Twizel, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing