If you're craving some intellectual stimulation, make a trip to Maori & Colonial Museum. Whether it's history, culture or beliefs, you'll find plenty of inspiring displays to keep your mind active here.

You'll find this collection of historical artifacts in Okains Bay. Once you've done everything you can at Maori & Colonial Museum, head to nearby Le Bons Bay Beach, and Okains Bay Beach.

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Haka House Lake Tekapo

$1,765

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Jan 14 - Jan 16

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New York (JFK) to Christchurch (CHC)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (351 reviews)

Better amenities in the room

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Cedar View

$2,265

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New York (JFK) to Christchurch (CHC)

16/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

$2,063

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Jan 14 - Jan 16

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New York (JFK) to Christchurch (CHC)

18/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)

Location for view is magnificent and the cabin was well equipped and very clean. We understood there was no bathroom but we did expect a sink and tap to wash your hands. I also found it unusual that there was no staircase to the toilet block and no lighting . The amenities block was clean and the shower was very hot with hooks to hang your towel. This was appreciated. The sinks in the ladies bathroom are very slow to drain. We also appreciated the insect screened window and the lovely fresh linen.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

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