"TWIZEL" Twizel by pepples46

Twizel Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 49 photos

not only a pretty face

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, named by the first Surveyor- General of NZ, John Turnball Thompson..I looked it up!!
Twizel served as housing for the constration workers who developed the Upper Waitaki Power Station, serving a large area with electricity.
when the work was done and people moved on, a dying Township emerged the harsh enviroment, surrounding the Town made it an undisirable place, till.....a few year ago.City slickers discovered the good life there and -10C in Winter makes good wintersport conditions and sizzeling 30C in summer suddenly no problem.People from all over the country where interested to settle here and some from overseas.
Real Estate moved in and the properties sold like hot cakes.
Twizel is in again

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nature is special around Twizel
In a nutshell:winter is not my favorite time of the year

Intro Updated May 11, 2004
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Reviews (8)

Lake Ohau Off The Beaten Path (2)

right around the corner from Twizel, the charming Lake Ohau. a winter ski paradise and in summer the locals from... more travel advice

Fairly Off The Beaten Path (2)

Fairly a tiny town is best known as service center and focal point for those who like good skiing at Mt Dobson on 2100m... more travel advice

a car Transportation (1)

a car makes you independent, a 3 to 4 hour drive from Christchurch, depends on the distraction along the way. klick on... more travel advice

Rowing Sports & Outdoors (1)

at the artificial created Lake Ruataniwha one of the Lakes who provide the basic to the Power Station of the Waitaki.... more travel advice

Things to Do (2)
See All upper Waitaki
Restaurants (1)
the Township of Twizel

Favorites (1)
the Road to Twizel
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Comments (16)

amandajayne81 Oct 26, 2008 at 2:35 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a great place. I didn't realize it got so warm in summer!
matcrazy1 Nov 9, 2006 at 1:39 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful lake of Hawaiian name :-) Great area for me, I am sure and have to go there, too :-)
Sweetberry1 Oct 3, 2006 at 5:49 AM Report Abuse

Another beautiful part of NZ.. The scenery is just beautiful. Great page Matey.. ;-)
Trekki May 31, 2006 at 3:56 AM Report Abuse

Ahh, yes, you are right - Twizel is a lovely place. This picture with reflection on Lake Ohau is stunning !!! ^..^
robertgaz Apr 4, 2006 at 10:46 PM Report Abuse

I better stick to summer in Twizel... winter sounds a tad chilly!
Bwana_Brown Aug 1, 2005 at 3:31 PM Report Abuse

Waltraud, a beautiful looking part of New Zealand, with those picturesque mountains and lake reflections! I cannot blame people for wanting to spend some time there!
tini58de Jan 14, 2005 at 12:34 PM Report Abuse

I go with Goner: that name is so funny - really like it! Lake Ohau looks fantastic!! Lovely little page, Wal!
Goner Sep 15, 2004 at 9:16 PM Report Abuse

I love the name of this town - I'd visit there just for the salmon - yum....
dvideira Jul 24, 2004 at 7:54 PM Report Abuse

Thanks God Twizel is "in" again... what a beatiful landscape. And Lake Ohau... I just cannot have enough of it. I was pleased to "meet" it in here once more. Thanks for sharing, Wal. Beijinho
Imbi Jun 4, 2004 at 1:11 PM Report Abuse

I was there in June 2001 but it was just a brief visit so did not get the chance to explore this beautiful place properly.