Pukaki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lake Pukaki showing mountains, snow and a lake or waterhole
Lake Pukaki which includes a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
Lake Pukaki showing 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.

Lakestone Lodge

Lakestone Lodge

5 out of 5
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki
The price is ₹42,216 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹42,216
₹49,579 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury lodge in Pukaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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
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 Wi-Fi 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
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
The price is ₹10,651 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹10,651
₹12,249 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,157 reviews)
Nice Stay
"We enjoyed our stay. It was close to town to get around and see Lake Tekapo"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,157 reviews)
Nice Stay
"We enjoyed our stay. It was close to town to get around and see Lake Tekapo"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Cowans Hill ...
9/10 Wonderful! (661 reviews)
"Great service, awesome property. Stsy there every year, its fantastic"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Mantra Lake Tekapo
Skyrim Lodge

Skyrim Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"Not quite walkable to shops but nice and quiet new subdivision. Property clean and has everything you need. Thought the daily knock on your door to top up items too invasive. Prefer a number I could text if I needed anything."

Reviewed on 30 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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