Lake Pukaki

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A lake with a wooden fence in the foreground and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Two people standing on a rocky shore with a large rock in the foreground and the sun setting over the water.
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.
Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge

5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy Pukaki
The price is RM2,911 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM2,911
RM3,347 total
1 Nov - 2 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 Ben Ohau Range ...
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 RM7,570 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
RM7,570
RM8,705 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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 Ben Ohau Range ...
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 RM172 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM172
RM197 total
2 Nov - 3 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! (231 reviews)
"The quad cabin where we were staying had strong wood smell, we didn’t feel comfortable with. Very friendly staff, good shared kitchen facilities."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
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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
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Nice spacious house with fireplace and air conditioning in the living room, however no heating in any of the bedrooms which was very disappointing."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Glencairn Beauty
Ben Ohau Vista

Ben Ohau Vista

3.5 out of 5
16B Ostler 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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Charming location, nice getaway from city life."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Ben Ohau Vista
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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.

Stay near popular Lake Pukaki attractions

Lake Pukaki Information Center

8.6/10 (57 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lake Pukaki Information Center during your trip to Lake Pukaki. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside or simply enjoy its cafes.
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Things to do

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope

RM274
per adult
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour

Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)

RM414
per adult
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

RM1,599
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

RM909
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft

RM918
per adult
Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft
Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour

Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour (one way)

RM794
per adult
Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour (one way)
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A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a calm blue lake in the foreground.

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