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Twizel -- New Zealand HD
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Twizel /ˈtwaɪzəl/ is a town in the Mackenzie District, in New Zealand's South Island. Its residential population is 1,110 but in summer the population more than triples.
History
The present town was built in 1968 as a greenfields project to service the Upper Waitaki Hydroelectricity Scheme. The scheme consisted of 50 km of canals, two dams, and four powerhouses (Tekapo B, Ohau A, Ohau B and Ohau C) producing 848 MW of electricity. At the height of the project in the 1970s, had a population peaked of around 6,000.
The town was laid out in a 'Scandinavian' fashion, featuring looping roads and pedestrian ways, making it usually far more direct to walk than use a car. Shops, school, and recreational parkland formed a hub in the centre of the town, around which the residential area were built. A previous version of this layout had been tried at Otematata. Accommodation was highly segregated: in addition to single men's quarters in the middle of town, there was a series of different houses available, with the smallest for workers, staff houses for teachers and professionals, and the largest for engineers and other high-status residents.
As the intention was for the town to revert to farmland, there were many 'temporary' features. For example, instead of putting in kerbing, channels, and footpaths at the edge of the road, a single expanse of seal was contoured in a very flat 'W' shape: the seal was highest at the outer edge (footpath) and in the middle (centreline), with a lower area serving as a channel and delineation between the roadway and footpath. Likewise, most of the town's telephone local loop is strung above ground to save the task of burying and then removing the lines. Most houses were prefabricated, and intended to be portable. Some were brought from Otematata, and some were later moved to Clyde for the next hydroelectricity project. However in 1983, as the hydroelectric project was winding up, residents successfully fought to save the town itself.
Industries
Twizel is a now a service and tourist town for visitors. Nearby Lake Ruataniwha supports sailing, water skiing and prominent rowing events such as the Maadi Cup, while the Ohau Skifield and the Round Hill Ski Area attract winter tourists.
The area boasts one of the world's cleanest, driest and darkest skies, and has long drawn astronomers to Twizel and the surrounding area, with several existing astro-tourism ventures, such as at Lake Tekapo and Omarama, catering to their needs during the development of two additional observatories in Twizel and at Mount Cook Village. Since 2012, Twizel has been a part of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark-Sky Reserve, one of only five such reserves in the world recognised by the International Dark-Sky Association.
Education
Twizel Area School is the sole school in Twizel, catering for Year 1 to 13 students (ages 5 to 18). Established in 1986 following the merger of Twizel Primary School and Twizel High School, the school has a roll of 182 students as of March 2014.
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Cheviot NZ - A long weekend in Cheviot
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The arrival of caravans at Gore Bay is as sure a sign that summer’s on its way as new lambs and daffodils.
Cheviot NZ is an ideal weekend break – just far enough out of the city to warrant packing the car, and not so far that you’re chewing into valuable holiday time behind the wheel.
Once a small rural service town and pie stop, Cheviot has shaken off its chrysalis to become a fully fledged weekend destination with eclectic shops, an astounding number of cafes, a diverse coastline and impressive rivers - all framed by rolling green farmland and a mountain backdrop.
Whether you’re camping, staying in one of the town’s three motels or renting a holiday home at Gore Bay, eating out is a must, and the lunch menus at Two Rivers café, The Paddock or The Mainline Station, a few minutes south of Cheviot, will fit the bill. Magpie’s Rest and Cheviot’s Tearooms complete the culinary picture, along with the award winning Harris Meat butchery and delicatessen. Dinner is served at the Cheviot Trust Hotel every night of the week.
A stroll down Cheviot’s tree-lined main street takes in two art galleries, both exhibiting New Zealand artists as well as local and imported jewellery, a stylish gift and home ware store, and the Cheviot Museum, a small building housing a large collection of artefacts from Cheviot’s early days.
Pack the walking shoes to explore the wooded Cheviot Hills Reserve’s new Ready Money trail, or tackle some of the tracks at Gore Bay. For the cyclists, there are excellent rides for both mountain and road bikes – and with a bit of route planning, you can tailor your ride to end with coffee and cake back in town. There’s also a 9 hole golf course on the outskirts of town.
Both Hurunui and Waiau rivers meet the sea near Cheviot NZ, providing fishing and jet boating enthusiasts with plenty of action. The sea temperatures may still be cold but that doesn’t stop surfers from catching waves at Gore Bay. Those who prefer dry land have Gore Bay’s fossil rich rocks, Manuka Bay and Nape Nape to explore.
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Aviemore trip (May 2012)
Post 4th year exams blow-out in Aviemore.
Hot Tubs Omarama - Pure Mountain Water
Immerse yourself in pure mountain water with the beautiful upper Waitaki/Mackenzie Country scenery around you. Offering you the opportunity to step away from the stresses of modern day living. Here you can find your very own sanctuary tucked away in the tussocks with daytime views across a small lake to the mountain ranges or enjoy an evening sunset then lay back and breath in the magic star scape of the milky way laid out above you.
I LOST my drone at the beach, then MY WIFE FOUND IT!
I met Travelling K then LOST MY DRONE // SALSA EP2. Man what a day of ups and downs, leaving Omarama we found yellow lupins at Otematata and Waitame, there we met youtuber Travelling K. Then after a cool visit to Steampunk museum in Oamaru I lost my DJI spark drone!
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Taupo jet boat ride
Hukafalls jet boat ride at Lake Taupo, New Zealand