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Twizel

Christchurch, New Zealand
Ranked #36 of 149 attractions in Christchurch
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Most recent review
- Feb 15, 2012
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

Good value petrol and good facilities. Could not find wetland walk though. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

Small town - quiet and close to excellent lakes for water skiing and skiing More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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44 reviews 44 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

A must see satilite town in the middle of a area that is starved of vegetation or should I say a little barron and issolated. I recommmed a stop for a coffee as it never disapoints. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

Great bars and cafe, friendly people,great sking in the winter at Ohau,close to Mt Cook great walks and cycle tracks More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2010
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Twizel is the closest town to Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier. Twizel has a myriad of lakes including Lake Ruataniwha, scene of the world rowing championships, Lake Pukaki, Lake Ohau, Lake Benmore, Lake Tekapo, Lake Aviemore and Lake Waitaki, Twizel is close to Omarama the worlds gliding centre and magnificent Aoraki / Mt Cook. Twizel has countless miles of... More

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習志野
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29 reviews 29 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2010
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