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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Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

Wyndham Garden Christchurch Kilmore Street

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was $1,253, price is now $1,091 per person
$1,091
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 18
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay in this centrally located hotel. We didn't have a car and we could walk to Cathedral Square, New Regent Street, Te Pae Convention Centre, Hagley Park, restaurants, etc. Our room was clean, spacious, and well--equipped. The hotel has a gym and small cafe. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

5 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was $1,739, price is now $1,480 per person
$1,480
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 18
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
Great boutique hotel. My only negative would be the bed could have been better

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
Price was $1,386, price is now $1,201 per person
$1,201
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 18
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
This was my second stay at Hotel 115 - I came back because I loved it last time. Although everything I loved was still in place, my room this time was very small. This time I was travelling for business, and really could have done with a desk. My bad for not checking. My other issue was I arrived quite late (8pm - which they knew), on a very cold night. There was no heating on in the room - it would have been a nice touch to have turned that on, even on low.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 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
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
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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