Pukaki Travel Guide

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Lake Pukaki featuring snow, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole
You’ll be gobsmacked by the shocking blue of beautiful Lake Pukaki.

It's the fine rock particles flowing into Lake Pukaki from neighbouring glaciers that are the reason for its magical blue colour, a phenomenon that both selfie-snappers and expert photographers will want to capture. The snow-capped mountain peaks surrounding the lake amp up the wow factor of this incredible beauty spot. To appreciate the scope of Pukaki’s natural wonders, take a dip in the chilly waters, cycle or walk the track that loops around the lake, or get a view from above during a scenic flight.

Pukaki Air Lodge
Pukaki Air Lodge
3 out of 5
10 Avro Ave, Pukaki Airfield, SH 8, Twizel, Pukaki, Canterbury
The price is AU$276 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Twizel Town Centre and Mueller Ridge are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Great Views!"

Reviewed on 15 Jan. 2025

Pukaki Air Lodge
Lakestone Lodge
Lakestone Lodge
5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki
The price is AU$946 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$946
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Lake Pukaki Information Center is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Amazing view and food
"Beautiful location with nice hike from the property and free mountain bike use to bike along Lake Pukaki. The highlight, however, was the exceptional food."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2024

Lakestone Lodge
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Haka House Lake Tekapo
5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
The price is AU$324 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$324
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Church ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (209 reviews)
"The kitchen was perfectly equipped and clean with a beautiful view of the lake. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable and the linens and pillows were excellent quality. The washrooms were bright and clean and the staff were super helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo
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.
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,074 reviews)
"Our check-in host, Marion, was excellent."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Skyrim Lodge
Skyrim Lodge
3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews)
"The property was presented extremely well with good cleanliness. Facilities were also good. Location was ideal being in a quiet area of Tekapo but close to it."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Skyrim Lodge
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Mantra Lake Tekapo
4 out of 5
1 Beauchamp Place, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Sheepdog ...
9/10 Wonderful! (638 reviews)
"This is a great option for larger families and this is our second time staying here. I've taken one star off for not having air conditioning as the upstairs gets very hot. Unfortunately they don't have AC to keep the bedrooms cool. The Doors and windows don't have any fly screens so you can't leave ..."

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

Mantra Lake Tekapo
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.

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