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 Kids Triathlon
Sunday, 23 February 2025
The Sport Twizel Kids Triathlon is back!
We are happy to hit the ground running this New Year with Twizel Kids' Triathlon
Save the date and save your $$ by pre-registering now!
To enter simply fill in the form below:
https://forms.gle/QPHLaWg23vyQCek26
Remember by pre-registering, you guarantee your spot on the day.
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!
Twizel Show 'n' Shine
21 - 23 March 2025
You asked for it, and here it is!
Pre-registration is now open for the Twizel Show n Shine.
We have a couple of options for registration this year.
Pre-registration means you have the choice of 2 packs.
* Pre-Registration - Goodie bag
* Pre-Registration - No goodie bag
They will be available from Friday the 21sy March, so bring along your tickets to collect yours at the tent.
Follow the link to purchase yours now. There is also the option to grab your merch while your there.
2025 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder R5 Grand Final
29 - 30 March 2025
2025 sees the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Series racing return to Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel from 29 - 30 March 2025 in association with the New Brighton Powerboat Club.
Ticket sales at the gate:
Adults: 1 Day Pass $25
Adults: 2 Day Pass $45
Kids 15 and Under Free
For more info see: www.gphydroplane.co.nz or follow our Facebook page.
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.
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.