location

Meridian Swim Ruataniwha event takes place on the picturesque Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel.

The entrance is on Morrison Terrace, off Max Smith Drive. This is the entrance closest to State Highway 8. This entrance will be marked with event banners. Follow the sealed road around past the rowing start and you will then be directed on parking.

Please follow the directions of the parking marshals. Parking is parallel to the lake shore and a short distance to the event area. When the parking area is full, there is overflow parking available on the Upper Terrace behind the Rowing Start tower.

There are toilets on site.

accommodation

We recommend staying in Twizel and making the most of the weekend.

There are a range of accommodation options from freedom camping, holiday parks, motels, a hotel and holiday homes.

Visit – Twizel – Mackenzie Region, New Zealand