Rhoboro Retreat

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.

We are sure you will enjoy the spaciousness and privacy this holiday home offers. The three bedrooms are of generous size. The bathroom is of good size, with the toilet being separate. When it’s time to relax…. enjoy the well-equipped kitchen, and if deciding to eat in, the open plan living area opens to a private courtyard for alfresco dining. Good off-street parking with plenty of room to park the boat if travelling with one and you get the added bonus of access to the attached double garage. Everything you need to relax and enjoy is right here.

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.