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 Pukaki Canterbury
Stay at this guesthouse in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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 4 Dec, 2025

Pukaki Air Lodge
Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge

5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy Pukaki
The price is S$1,182 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
S$1,182
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Lake Pukaki Information Center is located nearby.
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 8 Dec, 2025

Lakestone Lodge
Haka House Lake Tekapo

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 out of 5
5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is S$285 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
S$285
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 1 Jan, 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
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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 28 Dec, 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 campsite in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo ...
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 28 Dec, 2025

The Huts at Lakes Edge
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
The room was clean and very comfortable. Towels were provided but no wash cloths.

Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026

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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