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!
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.
Netball Club Day
Tuesday, 1 April
All players and parents are welcome to the Twizel Netball club day. Come meet the coaches and ask any questions. There will also be drills and skills for players.
Aya and the Butterfly
Saturday, 12 April
Arts on Tour is back for 2025 with Aya and the Butterfly, a heartwarming story of a little girl finding happiness through observing the life-cycle of a Monarch Butterfly.
Designed for families, especially children aged 3-9 years.
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
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, 19 April
Join Little Movers for some Easter fun!
Prizes will be given for best dressed, and there will be a sausage sizzle and bake sale.
Huge thanks to sponsors Mackenzie Four Square and Colonial Motel.
Easter Market
Sunday, 20 April
Last market of the season!
From 10am in Twizel's Market Place.
AF8 Roadshow 2025
Wednesday, 14 May
Join Helen Jack (Environment Canterbury) to hear about the likely impacts of a large Alpine Fault earthquake in our region.
While we can’t predict earthquakes, scientific research indicates there is a 75% probability of an Alpine Fault earthquake occurring in the next 50 years, and there is a 4 out of 5 chance that it will be a magnitude 8+ event. This is likely to have major short and long-term impacts.
The AF8 Roadshow: The Science Beneath Our Feet brings Alpine Fault science and hazard impact information to South Island communities, in areas likely to be affected by an Alpine Fault earthquake. Bring your questions. First in, best seated!
All welcome | Free admission
Parents Hub
Whether you need support, or something to keep your little ones busy, there's no shortage of things for parents in Twizel.
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Little Lattes coffee group
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.