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
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.
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.
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.
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Ben Ohau Road Cheese is currently taking a 12-month break from production and The Cheese Room will also be closed during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will keep you updated of our re-opening plans in late 2019. Ben Ohau Road Cheese is a artisan cheese making company operating off the grid in New Zealand's amazing Mackenzie Basin. Come see us for cheese tasting and sales along with chutneys, jellies ,salad dressings, gourmet food and cakes. Come meet our cheese maker and see how our shipping container cheese room works.
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
Great fresh salmon sashimi on the banks of the lake looking across to Mount Cook Incredible views and wonderful salmon!
4.5 based on 76 reviews
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
4.0 based on 365 reviews
Drop in for a rest stop on your travels and look over a working salmon farm on the glacial waters of the Mackenzie High Country -and its free to drop in and feed our beautiful salmon. Try our farm fresh sashimi and a whole range of delicious salmon cafe items at our floating shop. Or buy a fresh fish or smoked salmon packed on ice to take home and prepare yourself. We're a family run business focussed on growing the best freshwater king salmon and getting it to you fresh. Our floating cafe menu also includes sushi, chowder, curry, burgers, smoked salmon platter, grilled teriyaki salmon, hot pies, quiche, salmon eggs benedict, sandwiches, miso noodle soup and more! We look forward to seeing you. We're easy to find on the main road 3km south of Twizel.
We stopped here twice for dinner and lunch and i have to say the salmon rice, sushi and sashimi are great and delicious
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.
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.
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