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
$577 nightly
The price is $664 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$664 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Pukaki Information Center and Ben Ohau ...
10/10 Exceptional! (55 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 May 12, 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
$1,196 nightly
The price is $1,389 total per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
$1,389 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Ben Ohau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Lake Pukaki Information Center and Ben ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3 out of 5
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue Twizel
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$41 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$47 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this holiday park in Twizel. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lake Ruataniwha and High Country Salmon ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (225 reviews)
"Clean bathrooms, clean fridge and kitchen, great view, great location, great heater."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
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Glencairn Beauty

Glencairn Beauty

3.5 out of 5
16 Glencairn Road Twizel
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jul 13, 2026

Glencairn Beauty
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 WiFi, 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 Jun 1, 2026

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country
A Comfortable Base for your Twizel Adventure

A Comfortable Base for your Twizel Adventure

Twizel Canterbury Region
Stay at this vacation home in Twizel. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mueller Ridge and Twizel Town Centre are located ...
A Comfortable Base for your Twizel Adventure
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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 exploring the galleries in 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

$71
per adult
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

$315
per adult
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft
Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

$522
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount Cook & Twin Glaciers Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Alpine Explorer

Mount Cook Alpine Explorer with Alpine Landing

$337
per adult
Mount Cook Alpine Explorer with Alpine Landing
Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining

Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining

$224
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining
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Cities near Lake Pukaki

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a calm blue lake in the foreground.

Pukaki

A range of snow-covered mountains under a cloudy sky.

Ben Ohau