Salmon and Wine
One of Twizel's most popular events, the Salmon and Wine Festival. Pictured here in 2017.
What's on
Twizel Native Trail
We've teamed up with some creative locals to create a mosaic critter trail in the Market Place. Download this map and see if you can find all 20 creatures native to Te Manahuna!
Twizel Christmas Market
Saturday, 21 December
Come down to Twizel's Market Place to get all your last-minute Christmas shopping done.
Music, food, gifts.
10am - 2pm
Mackenzie Summer Sounds
Tuesday, 31 December
Back for '24, Mackenzie Summers Sounds is promising another epic party to welcome in the new year.
Nestled on the banks of Lake Ruataniwha, it's probably New Zealand’s most idyllic festival. Hosting a plethora of New Zealand’s biggest names in the entertainment industry, you are guaranteed to be singing and dancing your way into the new year in a picturesque outdoor arena.
Meridian Rowing Centre Timetable
South Island Rowing Inc. are a voluntary organisation that operates and maintains the Meridian Rowing Centre on the shores of Lake Ruataniwha.
Every year they host a number of rowing regattas, private events and the SI Canoe Sprint Championships.
Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival
Saturday, 8 February 2025
Delicious wine, exquisite food, and all things salmon right here on the shores of Lake Ruataniwha.
2025 marks the 19th Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival and it is bigger & better than ever!
The festival will be held on stunning Lake Ruataniwha at the Meridian Rowing Centre, giving patrons a world-class view while they enjoy their day in the Twizel sun.
From delicious local salmon and tasty foods, boutique wines and craft beers, to lively bands with a bouncy castle & face painting for the kids. There’s something to entertain everyone at the Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival.
Goldfields Cavalcade Twizel
Saturday, 1 March 2025
2 Wagon and Horse Riding Trails, 5 Horse Riding Trails, 1 Packhorse Trail, 1 Tramping Trail, 1 Walking Trail, 1 Running Trail and a Mountain Biking Trail – all finishing on the 1st of March in Twizel!
It will be a huge weekend with a market day, an evening hoedown, and a horse parade.
Head to the Goldfields Cavalcade website for more info.
Meridian Swim Ruataniwha
Saturday, 15 March 2025
Meridian Swim Ruataniwha is back for next year: Saturday 15 March 2025.
Make sure the date's in your calendar, and if you'd like to make it a long weekend in the beautiful Mackenzie Region, check out the great variety of accommodation options here:
https://www.mackenzienz.com/explore/accommodation/
Entry details will be coming soon – watch this space!
With thanks to Meridian Energy for being our naming and principal sponsor for the third year in a row!
Hydro Project Reunion 2025
14 - 17 April 2025
This event is being co-ordinated to coincide with the final ‘Wheels at Wanaka Truck and Machinery Show’ which will be held in Wanaka over Easter 2025, from Friday 18 April until Sunday 20 April 2025.
The emphasis is on bringing together people who lived, worked, or were associated with these projects since the Waitaki Hydro Dam Project started back in 1928.
Registrations are open now. Any questions please email hydroreunion2025@gmail.com
Parents Hub
Whether you need support, or something to keep your little ones busy, there's no shortage of things for parents in Twizel.