Twizel
New Zealand · CanterburyNZ
Town in the South Island of New Zealand
Twizel is the largest town in the Mackenzie District, in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand. The town was founded in 1968 to house construction workers on the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectric Scheme. Today, Twizel is a service and tourist town for visitors to the area. It has a resident population of 1,790 ; during the summer, holidaymakers nearly triple the town's population.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,650
- Coordinates
- -44.258, 170.101
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 470 m
Overview of Twizel
Twizel — a tiny locality in Canterbury, New Zealand — is worth a place on your map. Around 1,650 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Twizel
Nature in Twizel
(2)Twizel's nature entries include National Parks and Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Twizel is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Twizel
(1)For culture, expect Cemeteries. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Twizel's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Twizel
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Twizel are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Canterbury. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Twizel that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Twizel known for?
- Twizel, in Canterbury, New Zealand, is best known for nature and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 1,650 residents.
- What can you do in Twizel?
- Recorded activities in Twizel include National Parks, Parks and Cemeteries. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Twizel?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Twizel located?
- Twizel is located in Canterbury, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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