Twizel walks and hiking

Find out why Twizel is one of the best places to walk & explore. Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the Twizel area. Located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, Twizel has plenty of great walking and hiking.

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Here’s our pick of the best walks & hiking tracks in Twizel

Even though Twizel is a great place to stay if you’re heading up Mount Cook, it does have plenty of nice walks around town. Built in the 1960s, Twizel was purpose-built for workers on the Upper Waitaki Power Scheme. Twizel is also handy to 5 stunning lakes including Lake Ruataniwha, famous for rowing and Formula One boating. Below are our favourite walks & hiking tracks in Twizel for your enjoyment. Walks are listed randomly and include full details along with stunning photos taken by us. You’ll find points of interest, track highlights, history, track quality, elevation, and a personal run down on what we think about the walk. Twizel is an inspiring place to explore with plenty of great walking trails.