TWIZEL NEW ZEALAND Accommodation and travel information guide for Twizel, Mt Cook and the Mackenzie Basin.

Twizel is situated in the Mackenzie Country in the centre of the South Island of New Zealand. Twizel, the closest town to Aoraki Mount Cook, has a myriad of Lakes including Lake Ruataniwha, Lake Pukaki, Lake Ohau, Lake Benmore, Lake Aviemore, and Lake Waitaki. Twizel New Zealand is a fly fishing paradise with rivers,lakes and miles of canals brimming with the worlds largest Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Salmon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Aoraki / Mount Cook means "Cloud Piercer" in the Nga-i Tahu dialect of the Ma-ori language. Historically, the Ma-ori name has been spelt Aorangi in the "canonical" Ma-ori form. The first European known to see Aoraki / Mt Cook was Abel Tasman on December 13, 1642 during his first Pacific voyage. Check out Mount Cook accommodation including the Hermitage at Mt Cook. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Twizel Accommodation - Twizel New Zealand offers a wide range of accommodation options for every budget. Motels, hotels, b&b, hotel, luxury lodge to backpacker hostel, farmstay, countryinn or boutique Bed and Breakfast, Twizel New Zealand offers you a range of accommodation options for every budget and travelling style including backpackers. Visit Mt Cook. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Twizel Fishing - Twizel has countless miles of fly fishing rivers and canals brimming with 20 lb rainbow trout, brown trout and salmon including the Ahuriri River. The Mackenzie basin offers a variety of fly Fishing water, from fast flowing mountain streams to gentle chalk stream type water. Just 10 minutes from Twizel you will find the Tekapo river, boasting the largest population of fish per kilometer in the south island. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Twizel Golf - For those who livr within membership distance of the Twizel Ben Ohau Golf Course, the sight of the snow covered heights of the Southern Alps and the clear blue skies are simply a way of life. The Twizel district is reknown for its lack of rainfall yet golfers play on green grass along tree lined fairways where once neither grass or trees existed. The 9 hole layup is set up for an 18 hole card over 5,345 metres. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Twizel Skiing - The Ohau Ski Field is about 30 minutes drive from Twizel. The mountain caters for all abilities. With the installation of the double chair lift a couple of years ago and some slope grooming most intermediates are now able to enjoy the flat wide slopes at the top of the mountain and cruise down the Boulevard very comfortably. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

OMARAMA WEBCAM There are many rivers and lakes in and near Omarama, most of them suitable for recreational fishing, including fly casting. Adjacent Lake Benmore and Lake Ohau are popular with boaters, as well as fly casters and more traditional recreational anglers. Commercial fishing guides are available within the village and surrounding area. Click Here For Website

NEW ZEALAND SURF REPORTS Apart from tsunamis, the only thing that produces waves is the wind blowing over the sea surface. Waves arriving on a coast called windsea can be generated by local wind. Groundswell can be the result of a wind that blew over the surface of the ocean thousands of kilometres away

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