Pukaki

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Lake Pukaki which includes mountains, snow and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki which includes tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki featuring 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 Pukaki Canterbury
The price is P11,017 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
P11,017
P12,669 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (67 reviews)
Everything was as presented and expected. Great place to spend the night comfortably and have breakfast in the morning.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

Pukaki Air Lodge
Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge

5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy Pukaki
The price is P42,435 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
P42,435
P48,800 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Lake Pukaki Information Center is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
My husband and I had a magical night at the lodge. The attention to detail started the moment we stepped in with welcome drinks (non-alcoholic option available) and handmade chocolates in the shape of rocks. The view outside our room was out of this world. The dinner (included in our room rate) was ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Lakestone Lodge
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is P11,908 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
P11,908
P13,694 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren Footbridge are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
Clean room, lovely location, good amenities

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,250 reviews)
The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The property was very clean. It wasn't ready when we arrived to check in, we were provided with some complimentary drinks while we waited.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
The Huts at Lakes Edge

The Huts at Lakes Edge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this campground in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Simply Amazing! Lake Tekapo from the most stunning stay location. Great experience living in such a cool hut by the lake- stunning, very nicely designed- very convenient- every part of the hut is aesthetically designed and meticulously built. Kitchen is small but fully functional. The nights give ...

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

The Huts at Lakes Edge
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews)
Spotless, modern lodge with everything we needed.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Skyrim Lodge
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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