What to do and see in Twizel, South Island: The Best Free Things to do

January 30, 2022 Janean Rudisill

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. Ben Ohau Road Cheese

79 Ben Ohau Road Ben Ohau, Twizel 7999 New Zealand +64 21 500 523 [email protected] http://www.benohauroadcheese.co.nz
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Ben Ohau Road Cheese

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.

2. Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop

Pukaki Information Centre, Twizel New Zealand +64 3-435 0427 http://www.alpinesalmon.co.nz
Excellent
55%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
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3%
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4%
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4.5 based on 264 reviews

Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon Shop

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!

3. Lake Ohau

Twizel Queenstown Highway, Twizel New Zealand http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/canterbury/places/ruataniwha-conservation-park/things-to-do/tracks/lake-ohau-area-tracks
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Lake Ohau

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

4. Lake Ruataniwha

Twizel-Omarama Rd, Twizel New Zealand
Excellent
61%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Lake Ruataniwha

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.

5. High Country Salmon

State Highway 8, Twizel 7944 New Zealand +64 800 400 385 [email protected] http://www.highcountrysalmon.co.nz/
Excellent
36%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 365 reviews

High Country Salmon

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.

Reviewed By melfen87

We stopped here twice for dinner and lunch and i have to say the salmon rice, sushi and sashimi are great and delicious

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