Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Twizel Holiday Park
( 03-435 0507;
www.twizelholidaypark.co.nz
;
122 Mackenzie Dr; sites from $34, dm $30, units $95-215; )
Of-
fers green, flower-filled grounds and accommodation in a refurbished maternity hospital.
There are a few en-suite cabins, a bunkroom and room for tents and campervans. The
modern, self-contained cottages are particularly good value.
HOLIDAY PARK
$
B&B
$$
Omahau Downs
( 03-435 0199;
www.omahau.co.nz
;
SH8; s/d $115/135, cottage $125-225; closed Jun-Aug; )
This farm-
stead, 2km north of Twizel, has two cosy, self-contained cottages (one sleeping up to six),
and a lodge with sparkling, modern rooms and a deck looking out at the Ben Ohau Range.
An essential experience is a moonlit, wood-fired outdoor bath ($20).
Mountain Chalets
( 03-435 0785;
www.mountainchalets.co.nz
;
Wairepo Rd; dm $28, d $110-130; )
Wooden ceilings add a
rustic quality to these cosy, well-equipped, self-contained A-frame chalets, available as
studio, one- and two-bedroom units. There's also a small, laid-back lodge that's perfect
for backpackers.
MOTEL, HOSTEL
$$
Heartland Lodge
( 03-435 0008;
www.heartland-lodge.co.nz
;
19 North West Arch; apt $160, s $230-260, d $270-300; )
Built
on the leafy outskirts of town, this large modern house has a surfeit of space, translating to
a large wraparound living area downstairs and spacious guest rooms above. Prices include
cooked breakfasts, unless you're staying in 'the retreat', a separate apartment with its own
kitchenette.
B&B
$$$
Eating & Drinking
Shawty's
CAFE, BAR
$$
( 03-435 3155;
www.shawtys.co.nz
;
4 Market Pl; brunch $12-20, dinner $29-34; 8.30am-3pm Mon & Tue,
8.30am-late Wed-Sun Apr-Oct, to late daily Nov-Mar; )
Cool beats and craft beers create a mood
that's surprisingly sophisticated for Twizel. Big breakfasts and gourmet pizzas ($14 to
