Location: Twizel
Top Things to do in Twizel
What to do and see in Twizel, South Island: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Twizel /ˈtwaɪzəl/ (Māori: Ruataniwha) is the largest town in the Mackenzie District, in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand's South Island. The town was founded in 1968 to house construction workers on the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme. Twizel has a resident population of 1,250 (June 2017); during the summer, holidaymakers nearly triple the town's population.
Restaurants in Twizel
1. The Jollie Biker
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
An exceptionally fun and friendly Cycle Tour Company operating on the scenic Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail. Providing personal care where you are never just a number. Specialists in group and tailor made tours for 4 or more; from 1 and 2-days to our 4 day Alpine Lakes tour and the full 8-day Alps2Ocean tour. Bike hire and tour itineraries. From Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, Twizel, Omarama and Oamaru, we'll look after your cycling needs. We do all the work so you have all the fun. Look forward to meeting you soon.
Reviewed By kyd469 - Hamilton, New Zealand
Fantastic ride with awesome organization and daily support from the Jollie Biker (esp Shell and Jude) Good bikes, good accommodation and food Stunning views Can’t fault them.
2. Cycle Journeys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 70 reviews
Cycle Journeys provides self-guided cycle tour packages and services on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Services include bike hire, shuttles, luggage transfers and packaged trips. Cycle Journeys provides a full range of trail services, to ensure you have a great trail experience.
3. Lakeland Explorer
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Come and enjoy our amazing outdoors of The Mackenzie Region. Cycling, Scenic Tours, Stargazing. BIKE HIRE with maps for exploring. Available at TWIZEL Information Centre and Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel. CYCLE TRIPS with spectacular scenery on The Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail. A2O DAY-TRIPPER LAKE PUKAKI A2O DAY-TRIPPER LAKE OHAU Includes equipment, transport to best locations and our back up support. A2O WEEKENDER, A2O LONG WEEKENDER A2O WEEK AWAY Multi-day trips Includes accommodation, meals, equipment, transport, luggage transfer, our back up support. SCENIC TOURS - 2 hrs, 1/2 day, full day Customised to suit you. Attractions and activities TWIZEL, Mackenzie and Aoraki-Mt Cook. STARGAZING - Night Sky Tour Twizel A unique and amazing experience near Twizel. One of the few best places in the world to view the stars.
4. Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Located on the edge of Mt Cook National Park our shop is stocked with Freshwater King Salmon -raised in the cool glacial water of New Zealand's Southern Alps. We have a great selection of sashimi, fillets, whole salmon and smoked salmon for you to enjoy, as well as a picnic area with the world famous view of Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook. Visit our shop for: - Sashimi - Fillets and whole Salmon - Smoked Salmon - Picnic Area with view of Mt Cook. Currently open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm
Reviewed By Scottraveller2018 - Nelson, New Zealand
Great fresh salmon sashimi on the banks of the lake looking across to Mount Cook Incredible views and wonderful salmon!
5. Lake Ruataniwha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We stopped on the edge of Lake Ruataniwha which is an artificial lake in the McKenzie Basin. It is located beside the highway two kilometres North of Twizel and forms part of the Waitaki Hydroelectric Project. There were lots of people along the bank trying their luck at catching a trout. Personally I was blown away by the sheer beauty of the mountains reflecting in the still water of the lake. I consider it a must stop, have a walk, fish or picnic and definitely take lots of photographs.
6. Lord of the Rings Twizel Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 213 reviews
