Lake Ruataniwha Tours

Photo by Chua Wei
Photo by Chua Wei
Photo by Chua Wei
Photo by Chua Wei
Photo by Tatiana
Photo by Tatiana
When you feel like you need to take a break from all that sightseeing, stretch out in the sun at Lake Ruataniwha. Bring some nibbles and a good book ... This is the place to switch to relax mode!

This body of water is located in Mackenzie Basin, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Twizel Town Centre, and Mueller Ridge are other good sightseeing options not far away when you've finished up at Lake Ruataniwha.

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West Fitzroy Apartments

West Fitzroy Apartments

5 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was $1,469, price is now $1,371 per person
$1,371
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (232 reviews)
Apartment room was tiny with barely room to move around the bed, but quiet and dark for sleeping. Like that it was walking distance to places to eat. Wished coffee had been supplied for both nights we were there and that sugar packets were not old and caked.

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was $1,586, price is now $1,451 per person
$1,451
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The hotel is unassuming, but absolutely beautiful. The landing areas are well put together and curated nicely. It’s looked right at the tram stop one so it’s central to everything in Christchurch center. 10/10 recommend.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Christchurch City Hotel

Christchurch City Hotel

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was $1,604, price is now $1,496 per person
$1,496
per person
Oct 12 - Oct 16
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (476 reviews)
Great location and cost sensitive. Will certainly return and recommend to others.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Lake Ruataniwha

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3 out of 5
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue, Twizel
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The Lakes Motel Twizel

The Lakes Motel Twizel

4 out of 5
10 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel
The Lakes Motel Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers

High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 out of 5
23 Mackenzie Drive, Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads, PO Box 99, Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
TWIZEL - House near the lake

TWIZEL - House near the lake

Twizel
TWIZEL - House near the lake
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

2 out of 5
17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel, Twizel
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Mountain Chalets Motel

Mountain Chalets Motel

3 out of 5
Wairepo Road, Twizel
Mountain Chalets Motel
Twizel Yacht Hire - Lake Benmore

Twizel Yacht Hire - Lake Benmore

Twizel
Twizel Yacht Hire - Lake Benmore
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
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country
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