Cabin guidebook

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Cabin guidebook

City/town information

Twizel is our nearest town. It has a selection of cafes and bars as well as two decent-sized supermarkets. All situated around a central square with a children's play area.
15 locals recommend
Twizel
15 locals recommend
Twizel is our nearest town. It has a selection of cafes and bars as well as two decent-sized supermarkets. All situated around a central square with a children's play area.

Activities

The hot tubs are particularly great after a long day of exercise. You can take your own wine...... Cycle hire (E-Bikes) is available in Omarama and it's the starting point of section 5 of the alps2ocean trail. Take a ride along the new stretch of trail between Sailors Cutting and Benmore Dam. The Clay Cliffs, are also well worth a visit.
7 locals recommend
Omarama
7 locals recommend
The hot tubs are particularly great after a long day of exercise. You can take your own wine...... Cycle hire (E-Bikes) is available in Omarama and it's the starting point of section 5 of the alps2ocean trail. Take a ride along the new stretch of trail between Sailors Cutting and Benmore Dam. The Clay Cliffs, are also well worth a visit.
The area has a number of short and day walking tracks as well as more advanced hikes. Please always be prepared and follow the necessary guidelines.
Ben Ohau
The area has a number of short and day walking tracks as well as more advanced hikes. Please always be prepared and follow the necessary guidelines.
Great ski location catering for all abilities. Also, amazing views. Time of year and weather dependant. Please check the Ohau Snow Field website for details.
18 locals recommend
Ohau
18 locals recommend
Great ski location catering for all abilities. Also, amazing views. Time of year and weather dependant. Please check the Ohau Snow Field website for details.

Sightseeing

Lake Ohau. Can be accessed along Manuka Terrace, approximately a 4km drive from the cabin on unsealed road. Alternatively, you can take the 35-minute drive around the opposite side of the lake to Ohau Village.
Lake Ōhau
Lake Ohau. Can be accessed along Manuka Terrace, approximately a 4km drive from the cabin on unsealed road. Alternatively, you can take the 35-minute drive around the opposite side of the lake to Ohau Village.
The Hooker Valley Track is an absolute must-do. Take the 56km (approx 45-minute) drive to the White Horse Hill Campsite Carpark. From there, it's an easy 10km return walk. Amazing views all the way. Please, always take the necessary precautions when taking any hike.
11 locals recommend
Hooker Valley Track
Hooker Valley Track
11 locals recommend
The Hooker Valley Track is an absolute must-do. Take the 56km (approx 45-minute) drive to the White Horse Hill Campsite Carpark. From there, it's an easy 10km return walk. Amazing views all the way. Please, always take the necessary precautions when taking any hike.

Food scene

A personal favourite of ours. It's a little further afield at 79km's but hey, it's still under an hour!!! This cute little winery is both friendly and unpretentious. Get yourself a food platter and a tasting paddle and lose the afternoon sat amongst the vines. Hay bales and Country music in the background, just perfect. Please check opening hours before you visit as may be closed for some of the winter months.
9 locals recommend
River-T Estate Wines
5292a Kurow-Duntroon Rd
9 locals recommend
A personal favourite of ours. It's a little further afield at 79km's but hey, it's still under an hour!!! This cute little winery is both friendly and unpretentious. Get yourself a food platter and a tasting paddle and lose the afternoon sat amongst the vines. Hay bales and Country music in the background, just perfect. Please check opening hours before you visit as may be closed for some of the winter months.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Alternate Routes

Most phones and vehicle navigation systems will direct you just around the outskirts of Twizel via Glen Lyon Road. This is a well maintained tar sealed road that passes over the Fraser Stream. On occasion (usually Spring) the road that passes over the stream can become a ford. On rare occasions it may be hazardous to cross or even be closed. In the event that this happens there are alternative routes to the cabin that require a small (2-3km) detour but will get you there safely. We have highlighted the approach to the cabin from State Highway 8, approaching Twizel from the north and south.