Pukaki

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Lake Pukaki featuring a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains
Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Lake Pukaki which includes a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki which includes 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
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! (53 reviews)
"Clean modern rooms, friendly host with a well equipped communal kitchen for breakfast. Our preferred accommodation in Twizel."

Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2025

Pukaki Air Lodge
Lakestone Lodge
Lakestone Lodge
5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki
The price is S$853 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
S$853
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (51 reviews)
"Outstanding dinner and personable attentive owners and staff. The private views from each room are stunning especially from the large bathtub."

Reviewed on 4 May, 2025

Lakestone Lodge
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort
4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is S$197 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$197
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,151 reviews)
"Beautiful location and property and staff are amazingly friendly, recommend this place to everyone"

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
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! (3,151 reviews)
"Beautiful location and property and staff are amazingly friendly, recommend this place to everyone"

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort
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! (659 reviews)
"The best so far during our tour in NZ. Fantastic property and properly heating makes all super comfy for our family of 5. Good lighting and warm floor. Perfect to us!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun, 2025

Mantra Lake Tekapo
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 satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (254 reviews)
"Needs grit on path and heatpump outdoor unit was frozen and not working properly - needed ice removed"

Reviewed on 20 Jun, 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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