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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Twizel travel guide

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You're Going to Love Twizel

Twizel is a must-see destination in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Twizel to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Twizel

Twizel in June
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Twizel in June
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Twizel

Plane

Although Twizel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), which is located 89 km from Twizel. The shortest flight to Twizel from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 13h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Twizel is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 143 km from Twizel. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Twizel doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Timaru (TIU), which is located 89 km from Twizel. The shortest flight to Twizel from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 13h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Twizel is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 143 km from Twizel. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Twizel

TIUTimaru
ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Twizel

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,966 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Twizel

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $654 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Twizel

Hiring a car in Twizel

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Twizel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Twizel (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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