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  Twizel Area, Canterbury Conservancy: DOC's organisational structure
Twizel Area Office manages over 220,000 hectares of public conservation land, most of which is in the Hopkins, Huxley, Ohau, Ahuriri and Godley areas.
PPR aims to restore braided rivers and wetlands, mostly via weed control, but also includes research on riverbed predators, ecological monitoring, advocacy, and the construction of new wetlands and encouraging native birds to nest in these wetlands.
Wilding trees are the most significant threat to the high country in the Twizel Area, in particular Pinus contorta, plus rowan is causing increasing concern.
www.doc.govt.nz /templates/page.aspx?id=41935   (635 words)

  
 TPDA - twizel.com
Located in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, the town of Twizel, at a distance of 68km, is the closest town to Aoraki Mt Cook, the highest mountain in Australasia.
Established as recently as 1968 and with a permanent population of 1200, Twizel has the location and infrastructure to satisfy all visitors, whether they be from New Zealand or overseas.
Visitors to Twizel will find plenty to do, both in winter and summer alike.
www.twizel.com   (152 words)

  
 Twizel Bridge, Castle and River Till Photos, Northumberland, (©)
These photos were taken at Twizel Bridge, Castle and the River Till in North Northumberland.
Twizel Bridge was of significant strategic importance in the nearby Battle of Flodden in 1513 as the English Army used it to Cross the River Till with their Artillery while other troops crossed at fords further upstream.
The "new" bridge at Twizel carries the main road from Berwick to Cornhill.
www.northumberland-cam.com /twizel/index.htm   (294 words)

  
 Welcome to the Twizel.com Services page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel offers shopping, medical and emergency services, educational institutions, sports, recreational and transport facilities.
Twizel is serviced by several freight companies, as well as most of the nation wide courier companies.
Twizel Free Kindergarten is affiliated to the South Canterbury Kindergarten Association.
www.twizel.com /services.htm   (255 words)

  
 Hotels in Twizel - Twizel hotel reservations & reviews. Twizel travel guide and hotel list. Hotels in Twizel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel hotels and resorts reservation guide - the definitive guide to Twizel accommodation.
The Twizel hotels and resorts guide provides a brief summary, customer ratings and reviews for hotels or resorts.
For detailed hotel information or to reserve a hotel or resort in Twizel, please select a hotel or resort and let asiahotels.com be your Twizel travel agent.
www.asiahotels.com /hl/Twizel-New_Zealand.asp   (262 words)

  
  10-20-00: Film Crew Loving Twizel
Twizel residents and retailers and the cast and crew of Lord of the Rings have a good thing going between them.
For their part the Twizel business people and locals say hosting the cast and crew is brilliant for the town.
Twizel information centre worker Bronwyn Hendry said the cast and crew had given retailers good feedback on the town and would recommend the location to others.
www.tolkien-movies.com /words/2000/10-20-00a.shtml   (594 words)

  
  Twizel   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel is a town in the Mackenzie Basin of the South Island of New Zealand.
Twizel was built in 1968 to service the Upper Waitaki hydroelectricity Scheme and was intended to be removed once the project had been completed.
Twizel is a service and tourist town for visitors to the area.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/t/tw/twizel.html   (105 words)

  
 Accommodation in Twizel New Zealand.
Gladstone Cottage is situated in the beautiful MacKenzie Basin on the outskirts of Twizel.
The High Country Holiday Lodge is set in 6 x acres of trees and lawns and is directly opposite the Town Centre where access to all Community Facilities is within walking distance.
Mountain Chalets is situated in Twizel, 40mins drive from Mount Cook, on State Highway 8 between Christchurch and Queenstown.
www.accommodationnewzealand.co.nz /accommodation/new_zealand_accommodation_in_twizel.html   (202 words)

  
 Twizel Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel Township was originally built as accommodation for hydro workers during the construction of the upper Waitaki power scheme.
Once the construction of the hydro scheme had finished the small town of Twizel and the workers accommodation was doomed.
Twizel has many recreational activities available with its own golf course and bowling club while the surrounding hydro Lakes make for great water sports venues offering boating, water-skiing and jet skiing.
www.weatherallmotel.com /twizel-accommodation   (215 words)

  
 Twizel New Zealand Tours Accommodation Trout Fishing
With first-rate accommodation and restaurants, Twizel is the jewel of the South Island tourist destinations.
Twizel is a charming town with a population of around 13,000 and is the gateway to the fabulous Mount Cook region.
Twizel might have a funny name but it has some of the most spectacular natural attractions and featured in the opening scenes of the film, Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers.
www.tourbookings.com.au /twizel.shtml   (341 words)

  
 Pet Memorial: Twizel. Pet Loss Hotline at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University
Twizel entered our lives 14 years ago when he was only four weeks old.
Twizel died of lymphoma in our home, in our arms, with the help of our sympathetic and supportive veterinarian.
We were blessed with the help of our vet and her technician who came to our home so Twizel would be in familiar surroundings for his final moments.
www.vetmed.wsu.edu /plhl/stories/2006/Twizel.asp   (268 words)

  
 Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie District, New Zealand
Twizel is within 20 minutes of five boating and leisure lakes that offer extensive options - from a world standard rowing course and Formula One class boating areas to more relaxed boating and canoeing, or secluded bays for sunbathing and barbecues.
For the more active, Twizel offers helibiking, skiing, rock and mountain climbing and, for the less active, bird watching at the rare Kaki Black Stilt visitor hide, Jumbo Chess, petanque or just sitting back and relaxing in one of the many cafes or bars as you soak up the atmosphere of this alpine retreat.
Twizel has a rich but brief history linked to the development of the massive Waitaki Valley hydroelectric scheme.
www.mtcooknz.com /mackenzie/Twizel   (285 words)

  
 Twizel Community Urban Area Community Profile(published)
The unemployment rate in Twizel Community was 4.7 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
The average household size in Twizel Community was 2.2 people, compared with 2.7 for all of New Zealand.
For dwellings that were rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in Twizel Community was $89, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/287-ua   (587 words)

  
 Mountain Chalets Twizel - Nuova Zelanda   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel è un paese che raccoglie molti hotel di differenti categorie in tutte le città per un turismo sicuro e comodo.
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www.bb-roma.it /hotel-nel-mondo-alberghi.asp?ID=5541   (331 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Twizel book Twizel Hotels
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The Best Western Aspen Court Motel is a new complex of 15 units, located in the town of Twizel, which is in the middle of the Mackenzie Country of the South Island.
Twizel is a little town of 1,000 people, it has all amenities, which includes a little shopping mall, with several good restaurants and a golf course....
www.kasbah.com /resort_hotels/twizel_new_zealand.htm   (433 words)

  
 Twizel Mackenzie Country - Travel Guide for New Zealand - Mt. Cook Heli-biking
Deep in the Mackenzie Country is a town where the tussock plains reach the horizon, the rivers run slowly, and the mountains touch the sky.
Twizel nestles among peaceful lakes, where the broad plain meets the foothills of the Southern Alps.
Twizel’s premier natural attraction is the fl stilt colony 3 km out of town.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /destinations/twizel.html   (524 words)

  
 Surviving Twizel by Yvonne Van Dongen| Travel Reviews from Travel Intelligence   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel’s stories are highly coloured and immoderate, both sweet and sour.
Twizel was named after the Twizel River which itself was named after a spot in England.
Fishing – the best rainbow and brown trout fishing in the world is to be found in the rivers around Twizel boast the locals.
www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/articles/art_2213.html   (1290 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Twizel & McKenzie Pelennor Fields   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Twizel lies just down the road from Mount Cook/Aortaki National Park — where the spectacular opening scenes of The Two Towers were filmed.
At Twizel — a mountain town set in the McKenzie Basin, extensive scenes set in Rohan were filmed for The Two Towers, as well as the battle of Pelennor Fields (to be featured in the third film, The Return of the King).
Ben Ohau Station, near Twizel provided the plains of Rohan (where Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli pursue the Orcs at the start of The Two Towers) and Rohan villages (destroyed by Saruman's armies in The Two Towers) were filmed.
www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/rings/2003-10-10-twizel_x.htm   (551 words)

  
 Twizel - Christchurch - Reviews of Twizel - TripAdvisor
Twizel - Christchurch - Reviews of Twizel - TripAdvisor
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 Twizel - New Zealand - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer
The journey itself was quite stunning: I've reached the mountains now, the real mountains, and it's quite breathtaking, these peaks glinting in the sun with their snowy summits and savage slopes.
When I got to Twizel, a little town south of Lake Pukaki, I put my final film of article photos into the chemist, checked out the local DOC office, and booked into the lovely Ruataniwha motor camp, perched on the banks of another turquoise lake, Lake Ruataniwha.
The hills behind Twizel are reminiscent of the Australian northwest
www.moxon.net /new_zealand/twizel.html   (557 words)

  
 Twizel - Mount Cook Accommodation Directory - Accomodation in Twizel
Twizel is located on the main highway between Christchurch and Queenstown.
This property with cosy accommodation and attention to details is an ideal place for a wonderful an tranquil stay in Twizel.
This property with cosy accommodation and attention to details is an ideal place for a wonderful an tranquil stay in...
www.accommodation.nz.com /mount-cook/twizel   (289 words)

  
 Twizel > Christchurch - Canterbury > New Zealand
Twizel is a handy base for exploring Mount Cook National Park and the Mackenzie Basin.
The town of Twizel was purpose-built in the 1960s to provide a home for workers involved with the Upper Waitaki Power Scheme.
In summer Twizel’s population more than trebles, as holiday houses and camp grounds fill to capacity.
www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/christchurch-canterbury/towns.cfm/nodeid/261.html   (157 words)

  
 Twizel Accommodation, Twizel Attractions: Twizel Travel Guide - Jasons   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Located near the Twizel River in South Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin, Twizel is an ideal base for exploring the wild Mackenzie Country.
Built in 1968 as a support town for the Upper Waitaki hydro project, Twizel is known for its beautiful trees, hot summers and crisp winters.
During winter, conditions are perfect for iceskating and Twizel serves as a base for skiing at the slopes of Ohau skifield.
www.jasons.com /new-zealand/twizel   (197 words)

  
 Mackenzie District Council - Planning and Regulatory   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Council invited the Twizel Community to "have your say" on how you want Twizel to look, and to be planned for in the future.
Most people saw residential and rural residential development as good for Twizel (19 responses in support while 3 responses opposed the development), as long as it was managed well.
A common view was that Council should look at amending the plan to incorporate a rural residential development zone for Twizel (16 responses) and that the size for rural residential should be 2-6 hectares (15 responses) with 4 hectares the common figure.
www.mackenzie.govt.nz /planning/index.php   (776 words)

  
 Twizel hotels, discount and cheap hotels in Twizel
Choose from a wide range of quality and comfortable hotels in Twizel.
All hotels in Twizel can be reserved online.
BW Aspen Court Motel is a new complex of 15 units, situated in the town of Twizel, which is in the heart of the MacKenzie Country of the South Island.
www.starstay.com /city-hotels/New_Zealand/Twizel_hotels_1.htm   (137 words)

  
 Aspen Court Motel Twizel - Affordable Accommodation - Location
Aspen Court Twizel is located on Mackenzie Drive, opposite the 9 hole golf course in Twizel just off State Highway 8.
Twizel is in the heart of Mackenzie Country and is the closest town to the Mount Cook Heritage Park.
From Mount Cook ski-plane flights land on Tasman Glacier and the lakes and canals nearby are well known for fishing and boating.
www.aspencourt.co.nz /twizel/location.asp   (98 words)

  
 Hotels in Twizel New Zealand - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed
Once your reservation is submitted, a confirmation email about the reservation and the details of the Twizel hotel you reserved will be sent to you.
If you don't have an email address, you may be able to book by phone.
Midscale/standard hotel Bw aspen court motel is a new complex of 15 units, situated in The town of twizel, which is in the heart of the mackenzie...
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 Twizel Castle Shellacres Duddo Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland England English
Twizel Castle Shellacres Duddo Berwick Upon Tweed Northumberland England English
Twizel Castle was originally a 15th century stone tower or hall house, founded by Sir John Heron.
Destroyed and abandoned in 1496, Sir Francis Blake absorbed the house and barmkin, in the construction of a late 18th century five storey Gothic mansion.
www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_north/74/twizelcastle.htm   (178 words)

  
 Twizel Mackenzie Country - Travel Guide for New Zealand - Mt. Cook Heli-biking
Deep in the Mackenzie Country is a town where the tussock plains reach the horizon, the rivers run slowly, and the mountains touch the sky.
Twizel nestles among peaceful lakes, where the broad plain meets the foothills of the Southern Alps.
Twizel’s premier natural attraction is the fl stilt colony 3 km out of town.
www.destination-nz.co.nz /destinations/twizel.html   (522 words)

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