Pukaki Travel Guide

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Lake Pukaki featuring snow, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole
You’ll be gobsmacked by the shocking blue of beautiful Lake Pukaki.

It's the fine rock particles flowing into Lake Pukaki from neighbouring glaciers that are the reason for its magical blue colour, a phenomenon that both selfie-snappers and expert photographers will want to capture. The snow-capped mountain peaks surrounding the lake amp up the wow factor of this incredible beauty spot. To appreciate the scope of Pukaki’s natural wonders, take a dip in the chilly waters, cycle or walk the track that loops around the lake, or get a view from above during a scenic flight.

Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge

5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki
The price is AU$780 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$780
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Lake Pukaki Information Center is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Outstanding dinner and personable attentive owners and staff. The private views from each room are stunning especially from the large bathtub.

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Lakestone Lodge
The Godley Hotel

The Godley Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$150 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$150
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)
Everything was great except for the evening dinning options at the hotel. It would have been nice to sit in the bar in the evening but it closed at 3pm.

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

The Godley Hotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is AU$270 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$270
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,211 reviews)
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
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.
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,211 reviews)
This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
Bed and pillows were very comfy. Location above Tekapo Village was walkable. The notebook with key information about the lake, restaurants and activities was very useful.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Skyrim Lodge
The Huts at Lakes Edge

The Huts at Lakes Edge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Stay at this campground in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Everything is so new and the view is incredible

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Huts at Lakes Edge
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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