Lake Pukaki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake reflecting snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
A calm lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by mountains and clear blue sky.
A calm lake with mountains in the background and a cloudy sky.
A lake with mountains in the background and a plant in the foreground.
A rocky shoreline with a clear turquoise lake and mountains in the background.
Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge

5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy Pukaki
The price is AU$1,188 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$1,188
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Pukaki Information Center and NZ Alpine Lavender ...
10/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
"Incredible place on the stunning Lake Pukaki with views directly across the lake to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Sunrise and sunset just stunning. We licked out with the weather. The night sky experience was fantastic. Expensive, meals included, and worth every cent."

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Lakestone Lodge
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat

5 out of 5
86 Mount Cook Road (State Highway 80) Ben Ohau Canterbury
The price is AU$4,273 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$4,273
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Ben Ohau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake Pukaki Information Center and NZ Alpine ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3 out of 5
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue Twizel
The price is AU$77 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$77
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Twizel. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Ruataniwha and High Country Salmon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"We had wanted to stay at Mt Cook resort but it was booked out so we chose the nearest location (60 kms away) at Twizel. There was a paucity of accommodation of what we wanted and we eventually opted with some trepidation for on-site accommodation at the Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park. We had expected ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Twizel Cottages

Twizel Cottages

3.5 out of 5
2 Irishman Drive Twizel
Stay at this cottage in Twizel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Cozy, clean comfortable home with beautiful views! Would definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Twizel Cottages
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Twizel Canterbury
Stay at this apartment in Twizel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Twizel Heritage Trail are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
"Great little holiday home. Warm, clean and very short walk to restuarants etc."

Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country
Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty

3.5 out of 5
16 Glencairn Road Twizel
Stay at this holiday home in Twizel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
Glencairn Beauty
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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