The MacKenzie Country Hotel is located in the town of Twizel which is in the very heart of the historic MacKenzie Basin, surrounded by both man-made and natural lakes and waterways. Only 30 minutes drive to Mount Cook Aoraki National Park and 3 hours drive from Christchurch or 2 hours drive from Queenstown. Twizel is the centre of the Alps to Ocean Cycle Way and in the heart of the Mackenzie Dark Sky reserve. Also a filming location for The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies. The hotel offers 108 spacious guestrooms, including 80 standard rooms and 28 deluxe rooms, all offer shower over bath ensuites, with surrounding views of the spectacular Ben Ohau Ranges and Mount Cook. Enjoy a meal in the restaurant or bar by choosing from the hearty menus revealing local cuisine accompanied by a range of New Zealand wines. Relax by the large open fire during the winter months or Al fresco dining in the radiant warmth. Children's menu also available.