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! - Clyde
BIKE IT NOW! - Clyde
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, Clyde, New Zealand
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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 at Twizel in Mackenzie Basin at the start and heart of the 300km Alps2Ocean cycle way from Mt Cook down the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru. We offer full support for your cycle vacation. Providing everything from bike-hire, luggage transfer, shuttle to start of trail, accommodation bookings, bike repairs and accessories. Enjoy a great day ride or 6-7 day cycle.
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- +64 3 377 2060
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- 0800 224 475 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 69 Coleridge Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
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H2 EXPLORE - Lake Pukaki
H2 EXPLORE - Lake Pukaki
Mobile-friendly - A new and exciting way to start your Alps 2 Ocean cycle trip. We are New Zealand's only commercial hovercraft operation and the only tourism venture on Lake Pukaki. Our ship offers an exciting start to your Alps2Ocean cycle trip or a leisurely way to experience the majestic scenery around Aoraki/Mt Cook. Scenery guaranteed to take your breath away.
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- 0800 H2EXPLORE (4239 75673) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1 Swallow Drive, Pukaki Airport, Twizel
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HIGH COUNTRY SALMON - Twizel
HIGH COUNTRY SALMON - Twizel
Mobile-friendly - High Country Salmon has a café-style shop floating on a working freshwater salmon farm. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, visitors can enjoy a coffee and something from our salmon-inspired menu. Feed the fish for free or purchase fresh salmon to take away. Ideally situated on State Highway 8, South of Twizel, on main route from Christchurch to Queenstown, a must see!
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- +64 21 400 385
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- 0800 400 385 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Wairepo Arm, State Highway 8, Twizel, New Zealand
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LAKELAND EXPLORER - Twizel
LAKELAND EXPLORER - Twizel
We're a small friendly team of Mackenzie locals who love this beautiful part of the world. Our home is the Mackenzie Region so relax and enjoy your adventuring knowing you have skilled, knowledgeable, qualified services at hand. Drop off and pick up options for cyclists for supported rides. Bike hire. Also offer scenic tours or night-sky tours for small groups.
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- +64 27 77 88 99 3
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- Twizel, New Zealand
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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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MT COOK GLACIER GUIDING - Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
MT COOK GLACIER GUIDING - Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Mobile-friendly - Hear the groan and grind of this massive moving river of ice, and feel the ice crunch underfoot as you walk on the glacier in New Zealand's big mountain country. Mt Cook Glacier Guiding invite you to enjoy spectacular views from the air, heli-hile, snowshoe, or ice climb! It's their pleasure to guide you on your alpine adventure.
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- +64 3 435 1001
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- 0800 682 665 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Aoraki Mt Cook Airport, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, State Highway 80, 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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ONERING TOURS - Twizel
ONERING TOURS - Twizel
Mobile-friendly - What does our Lord of the Rings Tour involve? Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a movie? Join our Lord of the Rings Twizel Tour, highly recommended by the Official Lord of the Rings Location Guide Book and our clients on TripAdvisor! The LOTR film crew were here for several weeks filming many scenes.
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- +64 3 435 0073
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- 0800 213 868 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 2 Wairepo Road, MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel, 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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THE COOK CONNECTION - Mt Cook
THE COOK CONNECTION - Mt Cook
Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain towers over the expansive countryside of the Mackenzie Basin. Relaxed transport service with informative commentary, photo opportunities, sightseeing stops, connecting Mount Cook with Tekapo and Twizel, and through other bus companies to Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka. Take a day trip or stay for the summer. Prepare to be blown away by the awe-inspiring views.
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- +64 21 583 211
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- 0800 266 526 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3 Benmore Place, Twizel, 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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No Holds Bard
No Holds Bard – Michael Hurst tours with AOTNZ. Driven to the brink by the infidelity of his wife and a lack of acting opportunities, an aging thespian confronts his demons in what he hopes will be a final ‘dark ...
Where: Twizel Events Centre, Twizel, Mackenzie
Address: 61 McKenzie Dr, Twizel, Mackenzie
From: 7:30pm on Saturday 25th August 2018
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 25th August 2018
Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend
Steve Skinner memorial Canal Kayak Race. This race is part of the Meridian Hard Labour Weekend events. It is a unique race encompassing Lake Ruataniwha and the Hydro canals finishing in Lake Benmore. There are two ...
Where: Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, Canterbury
Address: 1 Max Smith Drive Twizel
From: 7:30am on Saturday 20th October 2018
To: 12:00pm on Saturday 20th October 2018
Meridian Twizel Hard Labour Weekend
Pyramid Run - Half Maraton. The third event in the Twizel Hard Labour Weekend can be either raced as a stand-alone event or as part of the Hard Labourer - Kayak, MTB or Half Marathon combo. Raced over the half ...
Where: Twizel Ben Ohau Station, Twizel, Mackenzie
Address: Glen Lyon Road, Twizel, Mackenzie
From: 12:00pm on Saturday 20th October 2018
To: 1:00pm on Sunday 21st October 2018