Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Canterbury > Tekapo, Mount Cook, Twizel > Twizel River Trail
Twizel River Trail
- Location
- Twizel River Trail is located opposite Twizel township area on the eastern side of SH8. Look out for a pedestrian gate along with a Department of Conservation sign.
- Description
This trail runs for 12 km over old farm tracks and a newly established river track. The river is intermittently lined with willow trees which provide plenty of shade on a hot summer’s day. It is also a great place to explore and find an uncrowded swimming hole or fishing spot.
Mountain bikers, off-road runners, walkers and anglers will enjoy using Twizel River Trail. The pedestrian gates are wide enough for all-terrain baby buggies to fit through so that young families may also enjoy a stroll alongside Twizel River.
There are wonderful views of the Mackenzie Basin mountains along the trail. Aoraki/Mt Cook can be clearly seen from the latter part of the trail on a fine day. Meanwhile the end of the track makes a great vantage point for overlooking Lake Benmore. From here, recreationalists can either return the same way, or alternatively, return back to Twizel on Ohau River Road.
Another walkway/mountain-bike ride goes around Twizel township itself. It follows a different area of Twizel River, upstream from the Twizel River Trail. This circuit is 9 km long, is well-marked and dogs are allowed.
NO DOGS ALLOWED
- Distance
- 24.0 km
- Duration
- 6.0 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Fishing
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Mountain Biking / Biking
- Plant Life
- Swimming
- Wheelchair Access
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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