Stay Mackenzie can help you with your accommodation requirements while staying in the beautiful Mackenzie country. We look forward to making your stay in the Mackenzie a memorable one. Always happy to help where we can.

Rathlin Cottage - Position is perfect, practically a hop, skip and a jump to the town centre which can be seen from the front yard. You will get to enjoy the spaciousness of the three bedrooms and the well-appointed bathroom and ensuite spaces. The kitchen is highly functional. The open plan kitchen/living area is complemented by a rear deck and the added advantage of a sun-soaked conservatory. Excellent indoor/outdoor flow ensures you'll spend plenty of time outside and within the lovely mature garden areas. After a day’s fishing when you return home there is an outside kitchen designed for fish prep which can then be cooked on the BBQ supplied within its own covered area. If there was no catch of the day, then it’s an easy stroll to restaurants bars and cafes.

There are many free or low cost activities. Cycling: Twizel is a major accommodation hub on the Alps to Ocean Cycleway, a long distance leisure cycling track that runs from Mt Cook to Oamaru. There are more cycle tracks running around the town and through the local area. Fishing: Fishing in the hydro canals is available throughout the year and is becoming more popular. Twizel is a well-know base for international fly fishers who come here to experience the world-class fishing and clear streams in picturesque scenery. There are a number of local guides who take clients, but this is best to be booked in advance. Horse riding: Glentanner, on the road to Mt Cook provides horse trekking experiences on the surrounding mountains for beginners to experienced riders. Ski-ing: Twizel is a well kept skiers secret. Although not rated as a resort, four ski areas are within a short drive. The Ohau Ski field is thirty minutes by car and lift waiting times are short. Round Hill at Tekapo and Mt Dobson are 1hr 20 min from Twizel. Heliski-ing on the Tasman Glacier can be arranged with notice. Lakes: Lake Ruataniwha has safe swimming for children..