9 Outdoor Activities in Twizel That You Shouldn't Miss

June 19, 2021 Lean Nau

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. Photo Safaris Queenstown New Zealand

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Photo Safaris Queenstown New Zealand

Photographers of all abilities can join award winning photographers Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken on a 4WD Photo Safari in the Queenstown's and the Mackenzie Distrct near MT Cook. Go to the best locations at the best time of day and get expert tuition to help you capture incredible images whilst there. "We specialize in teaching, we don't just take you to places".

2. Red Cat Biplane Flights - Aviation Adventures

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Red Cat Biplane Flights - Aviation Adventures

Red Cat Biplane Flights and Aviation Adventures operate a Grumman Ag-Cat biplane that takes two passengers in addition to the pilot. For a fun open-cockpit experience where you get to dress up in leather jackets, flying helmet and goggles, we offer flights starting from $245.00 per person. Bring a camera! Both our biplane and Cessna 172 also fly to the Glenmary, Tasman, Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. Prices start from just $195.00 per person (with a minimum of three people). For a fun, friendly and personal flight to view some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery, check out our website and reviews!

3. The Jollie Biker

Old Glen Lyon Road Depot only - not a postal address, Twizel 7901 New Zealand +64 27 576 9841 [email protected] http://www.thejolliebiker.co.nz/cycle-trail-bike-hire/
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The Jollie Biker

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.

4. Cycle Journeys

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Cycle Journeys

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.

5. Lakeland Explorer

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Lakeland Explorer

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.

6. Water Rides Twizel

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Water Rides Twizel

I'm Ben, live in Twizel New Zealand. Born in Penang Malaysia. I enjoy fishing and outdoor activities

7. Mueller Ridge

Mount Cook National Park, Twizel New Zealand https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/aoraki-mount-cook-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/mueller-hut-route/
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Mueller Ridge

8. Pukaki Adventures

Pukaki Adventures

We are located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Pukaki and offer scenic bike rentals, kayak and Stand-up-paddle board rental and a range of inspirational experiences that are suitable for the whole family. Our packages include: -Kayak Safari -Bike beach and Swim -Bike and Kayak -Rejuvenate

9. Spry Fly New Zealand Day Tours

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Spry Fly New Zealand Day Tours

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