The Lakes Motel

The Lakes Motel

Please contact the provider directly to make your booking enquiry. Their contact details can be found below...

64 3 435 0274| [email protected]| www.thelakesmotel.co.nz 10 MacKenzie Drive, Twizel 7901, New Zealand

Point of difference

Quality accommodation in the centre of Twizel.

Welcome to The Lakes Motel In Twizel. We offer superb accommodation in the heart of the Mackenzie Country. We take pride in ensuring you have the best stay possible.

Just 45 minutes away from Mount Cook Heritage Park there are many nearby activities such as skiing, boating, mountain climbing and fishing. Make The Lakes Motel your base to enjoy all of these activities and much more.

All units are extremely quiet as sound proof insulation and noise glass have been used throughout the complex.

The units are very spacious with all containing:
• air conditioning / heat pumps
• all units are ground floor
• central heating
• kitchen and bathroom facilities (including hair dryer)
• king sized beds with electric blankets
• double spa baths in 13 units
• 32 inch flat screen TV
• 2 units with disabled access facilities
• continental breakfast available
• guest laundry
• ironing facilities available in every room
• all units non-smoking

Photo Gallery

A2o Trail Map

View more trail details

Trail Sections

Choose a trail section to view from the map

35km

Aoraki/Mt Cook to Braemar Road [35km]

Fitness: Easy Skill: Moderate Traffic: Low Grade: 2

40km

Braemar Road to Twizel [40km]

Fitness: Easy Skill: Easy Traffic: Low Grade: 2

55km

Lake Tekapo to Twizel [55km]

Fitness: Easy Skill: Easy Traffic: Low Grade: 2

38km

Twizel to Lake Ohau Lodge [38km]

Fitness: Easy Skill: Easy Traffic: Low Grade: 2

43km

Lake Ohau Lodge to Omarama [43km]

Fitness: Intermediate Skill: Intermediate Traffic: Low Grade: 3

35km

Omarama to Otematata [35km]

Fitness: Intermediate Skill: Intermediate Traffic: Low Grade: 3

44km

Otematata to Kurow [44km]

Fitness: Easy Skill: Easy Traffic: High Grade: 3

27km

Kurow to Duntroon [27km]

Fitness: Easy Skill: Easy Traffic: Low Grade: 2

54km

Duntroon to Oamaru [54km]

Fitness: Intermediate Skill: Easy Traffic: Medium Grade: 3

FAQs — FAQs

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a grade 2-3 (easy to intermediate) cycle trail. There are a variety of trail surfaces. Riders are advised to take certain essentials with them (e.g. first aid, repair kit, water, food). Parts of the trail pass through alpine environments, where conditions can change.
Find Out More

Trail Safety — Trail Safety

Find Out More

Itinerary Ideas — Itinerary Ideas

Ride the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail YOUR way. If you're an advanced cyclist or a family who are looking for a family-friendly adventure, have a look here for some ideas on possible itineraries and things to see and do along the way...
Choose it

Trail Status — Trail Status

Check here for updates on current trail status
Check status

Getting Here — Getting Here

Located in the South Island of New Zealand, halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown, is the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. It is recommended that you start your ride from Aoraki/Mt Cook - though there are numerous access points along the trail from which to start or end your ride.
VIEW OPTIONS

Plan your ride — Plan your ride

Cycling one of New Zealand's best cycle trails is both fun and easy to organise! You can plan your adventure down to the smallest detail, including your accommodation, cycle hire and luggage transport along the trail.
Plan it

See our Instagram photos #Alps2Ocean

Be part of something amazing. Donate now to build your part of the trail. Donate