Mackenzie Basin
Travel Guide





Visit Mackenzie Basin

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Room is very small, no chairs,
Reviewed on 30 Apr, 2026

Haka House Lake Tekapo
Maybe it was my fault - i did not expect that there was not going to be airconditioning in the room. But thats probably me.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Need hair dryer with you.
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Room is very small, no chairs,
Reviewed on 30 Apr, 2026

Mantra Lake Tekapo
Very nice and comfortable apartment. Easy walk to lake.
Reviewed on 24 Apr, 2026

The Huts at Lakes Edge
The huts were absolutely beautiful! We got one with the hot tub which was awesome! Definitely recommend it. The views are stunning and it is such a cute relaxing place. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 2026
Popular places to visit

Aoraki / Mount Cook
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Tekapo Springs
Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

Lake Pukaki
Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

Church of the Good Shepherd
Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history.

Lake Ohau
Ski and snowboard all winter and mountain bike and fish all summer in this beautiful lake region on New Zealand’s South Island.

Mount John Observatory
Take an evening tour to see the wonders of the night sky or visit during the day to enjoy the stunning views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains.
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Lake Tekapo
- Mount Cook National Park
- Tekapo Springs
- Lake Pukaki
- Church of the Good Shepherd
- Lake Ohau
- Twizel Town Centre
- Aoraki / Mount Cook Visitor Center
- Dark Sky Project
- Mount John Observatory
- Hot Tubs Omarama
- Hooker Valley Track
- Sheepdog Statue
- Roundhill Ski Area
- Lake Tekapō Regional Park
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Lake Benmore
- Clay Cliffs
- Mount John Lookout
- Red Tarns
- Lake Ruataniwha
- Mueller Glacier
- The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo
- Hooker Glacier
- Ohau Skifield
- Lake Pukaki Information Center
- Cowans Hill Walkway
- Wrinkly Rams



