Ally and Phil have a beautiful home and property that is conveniently located close to both the center of Twizel, and to the Mt Cook area (it’s about a 40 min drive to the various trailheads). They are wonderful and kind hosts. Their home has large windows, so you can star gaze from your bed on a clear night (which, having done a very long hike during the day, is exactly how I approached things). I can’t recommend them highly enough!