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Twizel holiday rentals start at $71 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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The Temple Cabin (North Point) Wilderness Comfort
Outdoor Adventure Awaits! Now offering Horse Treks!! The Temple Cabins (North Point) is at the head of Lake Ohau right at the beginning of the Hopkins Valley. It's a very special part of the NZ Alps. This cabin features a skylight for stargazing from the loft! Situated on a classic New Zealand high country station, the cabin gives it's guests access to one of the truly remote areas of the Southern Alps Enjoy horse riding from our farm, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and much more.

Peak View Retreat
Peak View Apt, (click pics for pano view) Our Apt is attached to our home, there is free parking, it has a kitchenette with microwave, air fryer, electric frypan, complimentary Wi Fi, heating and air conditioning, one double bed with ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, handbasin, hair dryer) Peaceful, relaxed, modern, minutes from Twizel town centre, cycle trails, Lake Ruataniwha, Trout and Salmon fishing for monster fish in the Canals year round or local rivers during the summer fishing season.

Cosy alpine cabin near Mt Cook and Tekapo
Welcome to Ruataniwha Hut, an intimate wood fired cabin in the high country of the Southern Alps. Wake to coffee and mountain views. Spend your days exploring Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park. Return to unwind under a blanket of stars. Set in an international dark sky reserve, the hut is built for couples and small families craving a simple escape. Ruataniwha Hut is the perfect base for your adventures. Mt Cook / Hooker Valley Track 50 min Tekapo 40 min Twizel 15 min IG: @ruataniwha_hut

Aurora A- Frame Twizel
Make lasting memories at this unique, family-friendly retreat. Bring the whole family and enjoy the fully fenced garden — perfect for children and pets. 🐾 Start your day with a coffee on the patio while watching native birds, then unwind among the native trees and gardens surrounding the cosy wooden A-Frame cabin. After a day of exploring, relax under the stars and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk to town, with supermarkets, cafés, and shops close by.

Starry getaway in Twizel | Manuka Vista
Marvel at the Milky Way from a Dark Sky Reserve at this charming, isolated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property nestled on the picturesque Manuka Terrace near Twizel! Have this cozy retreat all to yourself-an ideal base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Ben Ohau and attractions that this remarkable region has to offer, including: -Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. -Lake Pukaki -Hiking and biking trails -Lake Tekapo -Lake Ohau -Stargazing -Salmon and trout fishing High speed wifi available

Pukaki Lakeside House - Fantastic Views
Set in Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury region, near Twizel, Pukaki Lakeside Getaway House has superb mountain and lake views. You have the whole house to yourselves, with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, large dining and living areas with satellite flat-screen TV, wi-fi, a balcony/patio for outdoor living and 4 bedrooms. Lake Pukaki is a short walk down the hill from the house. Lake Tekapo is 50km away and the town of Twizel is 10km miles away. Mt Cook is a 40 minute drive away.

Peak View Cabin - Ben Ohau - Stylish Seclusion
We invite you to enjoy the magnificent tranquility of Peak View Cabin. Nestled in 10 acres of golden tussock with expansive views of the Ben Ohau Range and beyond. Relax, unwind and de-stress in the beautiful isolation with ever changing mountain views. A short 15 minute drive from Twizel, the cabin has easy access to all the natural amenities the Mackenzie Region is renowned for. Such as - cycling & mountain biking, tramping & hiking, snow sports, hunting and fishing to name but a few.

Twizel retreats - GH Cottage
This newly built cottage is located in a peaceful and remote location. Guests will have sole occupancy of the cottage. It has a great mountain view with a beautiful dark night sky reserve. It's only a 45min drive to Mt Cook National Park and a 10min drive to Lake Pukaki. It is air-conditioned and provides all the necessary amenities and essentials to make your stay feel like home. Comes with two bedrooms; one with a large and comfy King bed, and the other with two King Single beds.

Tussock Fields, Twizel. EPIC mountain views!
Our newly built holiday home has been specifically designed so that you can indulge the epic mountain views and incredible night sky stars. Finished to a high standard and located on the outskirts of Twizel, Tussock Fields, offers everything you could desire for your stay in the Mackenzie, space for family and friends, total modern comfort, off street parking for all your vehicles and free wifi. Please note; property it is not fully fenced, outdoor bath not available May to September.

Black Cottage Twizel
This brand new modern two bedroom cottage is perfect for relaxing. It has high quality fittings, fixtures and appliances, you will also be very comfortable year round with the heat pump. Entrance can be through the internal garage, great for winter months, or via the covered veranda, which happens to be perfect for morning coffee in the sun. The cottage boasts a beautiful bathroom with underfloor heating and two bedrooms. It is located in a quiet area, walking distance to town.

Modern, Chic Country Escape
Welcome to 42 Woodley, this is a modern architecturally designed Luxury Boutique accommodation. Located in the stunning lifestyle subdivision of The Drive where the mountain vistas & the night sky are surreal. Two queen Bedrooms, Fully equipped kitchen with laundry, unlimited wifi plus Netflix. Heating is by heat-pump for your comfort & combined with the open plan living space. Owners live on site in a private residence with Charlie our dog Linen & Towels provided

Marytrickle in the Heart of the Dark Sky Reserve
Stay on working high country award winning merino sheep farm, in a modern private apartment. Apartment is on 2 levels, has a private entrance, outdoor space and free parking. Sheep and hens are next to the free car park. Swimming pool is a "cold" pool and is open in the summer months. Enjoy the STARS & uninterrupted night sky, with no town lighting pollution. Marytrickle is a perfect location for a base to explore the Mt Cook/Twizel/Lake Tekapo area has to offer.
Popular amenities for Twizel family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Shearvue Farmstay with FARM TOUR & Spa | Fairlie

Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub

Tranquil Cottage • Dark Sky Stargazing • Hot Tub

Twizel Ecostays. Romantic retreat.

The Rise. Ben Ohau

Mary Mac’s Luxury Lake House Retreat - Lake Tekapo

Antlers Rest- Twizel

Ashwick
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Brown House

*Star-Gazing* from your Pillow!

Hallewell Haven

Wander Lodge - Cosy cottage in the forest.

Snowshoe Cottage. Alpine Lake and Mountain views

Marlo's Bach, Modern & Spacious - 3 King Beds +

Tranquil on Totara - Free Unlimited Wifi

Frog Lodge - Enjoy Comfort & Style in Otematata
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat: stargazing, hot tub, pool

Takapō Retreat | Lake Tekapo

Large, private 5 bedroom homestead with pool

The view of the sea

Mountain Views with Pool & Spa

Getaway on Gordon

Waimate House

Kiauhu Lodge
When is the best time to visit Twizel?
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| Avg. price | $296 AUD | $341 AUD | $302 AUD | $254 AUD | $188 AUD | $174 AUD | $189 AUD | $182 AUD | $190 AUD | $212 AUD | $229 AUD | $285 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 16°C | 16°C | 14°C | 10°C | 7°C | 3°C | 2°C | 5°C | 8°C | 10°C | 12°C | 15°C |
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