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Twizel vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 184 per night before taxes and fees

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270 of Twizel vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Twizel stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Twizel
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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.

Sleep under the stars | Manuka Starlight
Rest under star-filled skies in our tiny hideaway, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and the beauty of an International Dark Sky Reserve. Designed with simplicity in mind, our home offers a light-filled space to relax after a day of exploring the stunning landscapes that surround you. This cozy getaway is an ideal base for discovering the beauty of the region, with iconic attractions just a short drive away: -Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park -Lake Pukaki, Tekapo and Ohau - Salmon/trout fishing

Shearvue Farmstay with FARM TOUR & Spa | Fairlie
AI currently rates Shearvue Farmstay "No: 1 Farmstay with included farm tour in NZ". Relax in a cosy 2-bedroom cottage on a 347ha NZ farm with 3500 sheep and 400 cattle. During a COMPLIMENTARY FARM TOUR, hand feed our friendly animals, including pig, sheep, alpaca, cows, horses & dog, while learning about farming in NZ By night, from your private spa pool, enjoy the Mackenzie Region's famous stary skies. Drive Times: 3.5 hours to Queenstown, 2.5 hours to Christchurch, 40 minutes toTekapo

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

Mountain View Abode - Spectacular Views In Twizel
Mountain View Abode is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with sweeping views of the Southern alps, on the edge of the picturesque high country town of Twizel. Set on 2 acres overlooking a private pond towards snow covered peaks, it’s also a stone's throw to the town square and shops, restaurants and cafes. Our home is situated in an exclusive position directly on the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail, and is a perfect base for exploring Mount Cook National Park.
Popular amenities for Twizel family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Cricklewood Farmstay, Alpaca walk and hot tub

Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub

Twizel Ecostays. Romantic retreat.

Tranquil Cottage • Dark Sky Stargazing • Hot Tub

Mary Mac’s Luxury Lake House Retreat - Lake Tekapo

The Rise. Ben Ohau

Antlers Rest- Twizel

Fox Cottage
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Brown House

*Star-Gazing* from your Pillow!

Hallewell Haven

Snowshoe Cottage. Alpine Lake and Mountain views

Wander Lodge - Cosy cottage in the forest.

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

Marytrickle in the Heart of the Dark Sky Reserve

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

Takapō Retreat | Lake Tekapo

Large, private 5 bedroom homestead with pool

La vue du mer

Mountain Views with Pool & Spa

Getaway on Gordon

Waimate House
When is the best time to visit Twizel?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 771 | ﺩ.ﺇ 889 | ﺩ.ﺇ 786 | ﺩ.ﺇ 661 | ﺩ.ﺇ 488 | ﺩ.ﺇ 452 | ﺩ.ﺇ 492 | ﺩ.ﺇ 474 | ﺩ.ﺇ 496 | ﺩ.ﺇ 551 | ﺩ.ﺇ 595 | ﺩ.ﺇ 742 |
| 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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