Location: Twizel
Top Things to do in Twizel
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Top 5 Nature & Parks in Twizel, South Island
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. Mueller Ridge
2. Lake Ohau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By skyhighski - La Roche-des-Arnauds, France
Spent the day on the shore of the lake, swimming, sun bathing and enjoying a wonderful picnic with a bunch of friends, the surrounding mountains are magnificent and the region is simply spectacular, well worth the drive
3. 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.
4. New Zealand Alpine Lavender
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
NZ Alpine Lavender is the largest organic lavender farm in the southern hemisphere. The farm and its surroundings are beautiful and you can visit our shop where we sell our award winning oils and other lavender based products. A great place to find unique and fine quality New Zealand made gifts.
Reviewed By skyhighski - La Roche-des-Arnauds, France
The lavender farm is a great place to stop and relax with wonderful flavours of ice cream to enjoy, there is the opportunity to walk or sit in the rows of fresh lavender growing at the farm, it’s truly a unique experience well worth your time to stop.
5. Kaki Visitor Hide
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
The kaki/black stilt visitor hide is closed until further notice due to significant damage caused by heavy snow in 2015. Guided tour to see the world’s most endangered wading bird.Learn about the recovery programme. Late Oct-Apr: daily 9.30am & 4.30pm. Cost: adults $20, children $10. Families pay for first child only. Own transport required. Bookings essential at the local info centre or the MacKenzie Country Hotel. Find us on facebook.
