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DSwede Says: A lot of the locals will walk or ride their bikes along the few paths down the by river. There are also a couple of deeper holes in the river where they go swimming.The water is fresh and cold, but refreshing at the same time. Once you are wet, there is ample flat grassy...
pepples46 Says: Twizel takes its name from the near by River, there are also three big Lakes around..Lake Ohau, Tekapo and Pukaki. the natural inflow of fresh waters, the melting of the ice, is not only the cornerstone for the Powerstation, it's also a lifeline for the Business of a Salmon...
Walks in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
iammon Says: There is some nice walks you can do in the park.Here two small examples if you do not have too much time:Hooker Valley Track (3 hours)Follow the Hooker Valley Road with the car (or if you walk from village add 1 hour) . Trailhead is at the campsite. You will pass the Alpine...
imstress Says: On the way to Twizel from Omarama, we came across this Salmon Farm.The lady boss was very friendly. You could feed the salmon with the feeds provided by the farm.We had some fresh salmon sashimi at this farm.We kill sometime by feeding those salmon fishes while the owner of...
imstress Says: The Twizel Information Centre should be the first stop for every visitors to this small town.It is located at the Twizel Events Centre.Phone: (03) 435 3124Fax: (03) 435 0537E-mail: info@twizel.comOpening hours: October - April. 9.00am - 7.00pm. DailyMay - September. 9.00am -...
imstress Says: The most happening place in Twizel is the Market Place where restaurants, cafe, shopping centre, supermarket are. We came here to search for the highly recommended cappacino and had a smoked salmon pizza which was quite heavenly.Twizel is a small town and peaceful town. You...
pepples46 Says: Power Station and the Canals linking the Lakes and are an outstanding feature. Roads along the Canals are sealed, signposted scenic drives gives very interesting view over the Mackenzie Basin and the Mountains.
Twizel Holiday Park: Decent mid-priced stay
DSwede Says: Twizel is a relatively quiet town and the Holiday Park is also a relatively quiet one too. It offers both furnished rooms with a community kitchen, as well as camping spaces and camper parking/hook-ups.If you stay in the furnished rooms, they are comfortable enough, but they...
Lou's Place: Lou's Place - Fish & Chips
imstress Says: Another food recommedation by our friend is to try the white baits fish & chips in Twizel.Unfortunately, it was closed when we were there.That leads us to Shawtyz where we had our smoked salmon pizza. It was salmon day as we just had some fresh salmon sashimi along the way.
High Country Salmon Farm: High Country Salmon Farm
imstress Says: At High Country Salmon Farm, we get to taste fresh salmon sashimi.The lady boss gave us some fish feed to feed them to the salmon fishes while she prepare some fresh sashimi for us.It box of fresh salmon sashimi with cost only NZ$5.This is the freshest salmon sashimi we can...
Shawtys Gourmet Pizza Bar: Shawtys Gourmet Pizza Bar
imstress Says: We came to Twizel in search of the famous cappuccino. Not only did we enjoy our cup of cappuccino, we found a very delicious smoked salmon pizza for lunch.We wanted to have fish and chips but the popular shop was closed when we arrived.So do stop by for lunch or tea break.
not a world cafe...: the Township of Twizel
pepples46 Says: more a small Town fish and chips shop..and they do make a great Latte. oh yes, they selling Tip Top icecream as well, NZ answer to Moevenpick :-)) I bought an Icecream on the cone
pepples46 Says: a car makes you independent, a 3 to 4 hour drive from Christchurch, depends on the distraction along the way. klick on the mapand see for yourself..Mount Cook National Park near by, Lake Tekapo, Pukaki...all well accessible by car
DSwede Says: It is a simple town, with its main street, Mackenzie Drive, actually forming a "P" shape, so don't worry if your directions tell you to go down Mackenzie, then take a turn onto Mackenzie... even locals get confused.But it is a small town, so even if you go the wrong way,...
pepples46 Says: right around the corner from Twizel, the charming Lake Ohau. a winter ski paradise and in summer the locals from Canterbury and Otago have their holidays here..often with everything they got, except the kitchen sinkI have a Lake Ohau page, have some time? popp in
pepples46 Says: Fairly a tiny town is best known as service center and focal point for those who like good skiing at Mt Dobson on 2100m altitude, with a superb view over the Mckenzie Country.Burk Pass makes for a stunning roundtrip in this areathe Pass is named after John Burke, who, after...
pepples46 Says: at the artificial created Lake Ruataniwha one of the Lakes who provide the basic to the Power Station of the Waitaki. But the Lakes beautiful setting and calm waters is also used as NZ Rowing championships, where we of course are very well presented, through Rob Wadell the...
imstress Says: Twizel is located in the heart of Mackenzie Basin. Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Ohau, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Lake Benmore and Lake Aviemore are the hydro lakes area surrounding Twizel. Ever wonder why is the Lake turquoise-blue in colour? The glaciers in the headwaters of the...
pepples46 Says: the Mackenzie Country is an enchanting place,hot summers and cold winters, for people who like skiing, best opportunities here. I don't ski, but like walking, swimming and having a relaxed time in this beautiful area. Lake Ohau is right around the corner, so is the National...
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more a small Town fish and chips shop..and they do make a great Latte. oh yes, they selling Tip Top icecream as well, NZ answer to Moevenpick :-)) I bought an...
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Twizel - Heart of Mackenzie Basin
Twizel is a new town that was constructed in 1968. It is nested among Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Ohau, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Lake Benmore and Lake Aviemore. Twizel was part of Ruataniwha Station and...
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Twizel sprang to Life as a construction town in 1960, smack bang in the middle of the beautiful MCKenzie Country, Canterbury's finest region. the town takes its name from the nearby River Twizel,...
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Twizel was nonexistent before the nearby dam. Twizel was the worker's camp, with modest simple homes going to the families and single men actually living in tents near what is now the golf...
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Twizel is located in the midst of several South Canterbury lakes and was conceived as a town through the building of many of the regions dams. A township of 5000 people is now one of approx 500 and is...
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