We stayed at Aoraki Lodge in Twizel for 3-nights at the end of March during a tour of New Zealand. We had booked and paid for a room with breakfast on the internet a number of months in advance of our visit. Sandy greeted us on our arrival and showed us to room 3 which overlooks the pretty garden with... More

This is our second stay with Ian and Sandy and as before everything was perfect. The rooms are spacious with wonderful bedding and towels. We looked forward to a hearty breakfast that was prepared with the utmost care and attention. A lovely chat and glass of wine at the end of the day just added to our experience. We wouldn't... More

The Darwins are indeed excellent hosts and are happy to do whatever they can to ensure you have a good stay in Twizel. My daughter Kate and I felt very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed both the glass of wine and the delicious breakfast in the morning - especially those poached eggs, Ian! Hoping to make it out to stay again... More

We liked the hosts very much. Breakfast was very well prepared. The only thing we could remark was the decoration of the room. Very basic and nineties looking. Could be renovated a bit from our perspective. We appreciated the free internet very much.

Ian & Sandy were great hosts when we visited. They know the area very well and had great insights on which roads to take and what sights cannot be missed. Mt. Cook is a short 45 min drive from the city and is a must-see place to visit. They make an effort to get to know their guests while they... More

After a tour in the north and on the west coast of the south island we stopped for a night in twizel. Sandy and Ian have been very nice to us despite our late arrival they offer us a glass of wine and we had a little chat. At breakfast we have time to talk more and they encourage us... More

In a very quiet peaceful village close to the Mount Cook National Park you Will fins the perfect B&B. Big rooms, a very pleasant terrace where you Will have tea or breakfast and to taie care Of everything a charming couple, coming from Australia ready to make tour stay as being AT home. If you want to fish, you Will... More

Due to the Christchurch-Earthquake we had to change our plans and decided to stay in the Aoraki Lodge in Twizel. What a great decision!! Our wonderful hosts Sandy and Ian, nice guests to talk to, beautiful nature and luck with the weather made it a wonderful stay! Nice rooms, an invitation for a pre-dinner drink at night, valuable proposals for... More

Sandy & Ian are very friendly and made us feel really at home. Tea & cake on arrival. Glass of wine later. Lovely breakfast. Nice place to stay after visiting Mt Cook