Twizel
Twizel is a small town beautifully located near to rivers, lakes and mountains in the stunning MacKenzie Country. Located near to Aoraki/Mt Cook, and the gateway to the Aoraki Mt Cook World Heritage Park, Twizel boasts one of the world's cleanest, driest and darkest skies. With five lakes located close to Twizel, this is the ideal location to stay and explore the MacKenzie High Country. more
Central to all the attractions of the Mackenzie region, with the Southern Alps as a backdrop, the alpine retreat of Twizel is close to 5 picturesque lakes, including a world-standard rowing course and Formula One class boating area at Lake Ruataniwha. Twizel is the largest town in the Mackenzie region with a resident population of 1,200 people. With this comes a number of highly rated village cafes and eateries and a full range of services.
If fishing is your love and catching salmon, brown or rainbow trout is what you dream of, then don’t go past any of Twizel’s rivers, lakes or canals. Twizel is a popular base for those who are interested in rock and mountain climbing, cycling on the Alps 2 Ocean trail, hunting, boating, skiing or snowboarding in winter or simply relaxing in the town’s cafes.
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BIKE IT NOW! - Central Otago
BIKE IT NOW! - Central Otago
Mobile-friendly - Bike It Now!'s Cycle company is based in Historic Clyde, Central Otago. Our expertise on all the Central Otago trails is well recognised. Our one stop Cycle Shop includes; retail, hire, workshop and tour planning. Our team prides itself on being cycle specialists, delivering premium customer service, and superior knowledge. Open 7 days, because - "We are all about you!"
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- +64 3 449 2228
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- 0800 245 366 (0800 BIKE NOW) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 25 Holloway Street, Historic Clyde, Otago, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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CYCLE JOURNEYS Alps 2 Ocean - Twizel and Mount Cook, Canterbury
CYCLE JOURNEYS Alps 2 Ocean - Twizel and Mount Cook, Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Based in Twizel, we offer full support for your cycle holiday. We can provide bike hire, luggage transportation and accommodation bookings, as well as shuttles to the start of the trail at Mt Cook or Lake Tekapo, and from the finish of the trail in Oamaru - whatever you need to make it easy!
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- +64 3 377 2060
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- 0800 224 475 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3 Benmore Place, Twizel, New Zealand
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CYCLE VENTURES - Oamaru
CYCLE VENTURES - Oamaru
Explore the 300km Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail with Vertical Ventures - from 1 to 7 days. Heli-biking on the Mt Dasher High Country Station in the Kakanui Mountains. Biking tours in Oamaru and North Otago region. Avanti cycle hire. Rock climbing adventure packages - Elephant Rocks & sea cliffs.
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MATUKA LUXURY LODGE - Mount Cook Region
MATUKA LUXURY LODGE - Mount Cook Region
Mobile-friendly - Matuka Lodge is 3.5 kilometres from Twizel, gateway to Mount Cook National Park. Conveniently placed on the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail route and by road almost exactly half way between Christchurch and Queenstown. You’ll enjoy views across the private trout pond to the Southern Alps and wider Mackenzie Country in luxury from this stunning location.
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- +64 3 435 0144
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- 395 Glen Lyon Road, Twizel, New Zealand
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MURCHISON HELI TOURS
MURCHISON HELI TOURS
Welcome to Murchison Heli Tours, a place to see all the wonders 'our world' has to offer. Offering a professional helicopter transport operation, specialising in scenic flights and charters, hunting/fishing drops, heli-biking/tramping, kayaking and rafting, commercial operations and flight training. Take a moment to explore the various scenic flights we offer. Fly with us across untouched New Zealand landscapes.
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- +64 3 523 9951
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- 3266 Kawatiri Murchison Highway, Murchison, New Zealand
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RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Lord of the Rings™ Tours. We'll take you on 6, 10 or 14 day journey through Middle Earth™. Make your dreams a reality, walk in the footsteps of your favourite character with our Lord of the Rings™ Tour. Visit best Lord of the Rings™/Hobbit™ film-sites with like-minded fans, become part of a fellowship. 5-star winners on Trip-Advisor yearly since 2012.
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- +64 9 410 6561
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- +64 21 461 142
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- PO Box 100-680, North Shore Mail Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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SKYDIVING KIWIS - South Island
SKYDIVING KIWIS - South Island
Mobile-friendly - Welcome to Skydiving Kiwis, the newest and by far coolest New Zealand tandem skydiving experience. Located only one and a half hours south of Christchurch, a perfect day trip to South Canterbury awaits you... Established in June 2011 by a small group of highly skilled and extremely passionate 'kiwi' skydivers, collectively boasting over 20 years industry experience between them!
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- +64 22 101 1404
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- 0800 359 549 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Ashburton Aerodrome, Seafield Road, Ashburton, New Zealand
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TWIZEL HOLIDAY PARK - Twizel
TWIZEL HOLIDAY PARK - Twizel
Situated halfway between Queenstown and Christchurch, the closest budget accommodation in Twizel to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Surrounded by mature trees and gardens with views of the mountains. Variety of accommodation and services including cosy cottages (self-contained), en-suite cabins, and backpacker rooms. The power and tent sites have bathrooms and kitchen facilities. BBQ area. Just 500 metre walk to Twizel township.
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- +64 3 435 0507
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- 122 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Omahau Downs - Twizel, Mt Cook Region
Omahau Downs - Twizel, Mt Cook Region
Omahau Downs offers guests a relaxing High Country farm environment with self-catering accommodation. Ideally located to get uninterrupted view of Mt Cook and the Mackenzie Country, but still conveniently close to Twizel Township. A fantastic 45-minute drive takes you to Aoraki, Mt Cook and many other sights and activities are also in the area to be enjoyed.
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