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Mountain View Retreat, Twizel FREE WIFI
Stunning snow capped mountain vista of the Ben Ohau Range & the Southern Alps not to mention the "big sky views" of the UNSECO Dark Sky Reserve. Mountain View Retreat is a brand new 3 bedroom home with a wrap around deck that makes the most of this unique location A fully equip kitchen, plenty of outdoor living space and easy access to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. If you are truly looking for a special place to stay, Mountain View Retreat will not disappoint! 3 min drive to the centre of Twizel

Shear-Vue Farmstay: Farm Tour & Spa Pool | Fairlie
A large Working Farm, 4000 sheep & 300 cattle Enjoy the peace & superb views. Relax in a cosy 2-bedroom cottage with continental breakfast provisions & COMPLIMENTARY FARM TOUR, hand feed our friendly animals, including pig, sheep, alpaca, cows, & dog, while learning about farming in NZ By night, from your private spa pool, enjoy the Mackenzie Region's famous stary skies. Sadly we are CLOSING in 2026 😢Book Now! Drive Times: 3.5 hours to Queenstown, 2.5 hours to Christchurch, 40 minutes toTekapo

Marlo's Bach! Modern & Spacious - King Beds
Our retreat boasts a modern open-plan living space, with great indoor-outdoor living. Three comfortable king beds, ensuite and main bathroom & double bed with single bunk bed Outdoor patio dining and bbq area Large backyard and only a few minutes walk from the lake Heaters in bedrooms along with 3x heat pumps Outdoor area with cape cod chairs and outdoor dining table Slight view of Mt Cook (on a clear day) Good star gazing at night Plenty of off street parking Prime video, Netflix and Neon

Twizel retreats - GH Cottage
This newly built cottage is located in a peaceful location. Guests will have sole occupancy of the cottage. It has a great mountain view and the dark night sky reserve here. It's only 45 mins drive to Mt Cook National Park, 10 mins drive to Lake Pukaki. It is air-conditioned and provides all the necessary amenities and essentials to make your stay comfortable. Two bedrooms with a very comfy King size bed and two Single beds. A nice bathroom is completed with a waterfall-style shower head.

Twizel Peaceful Retreat
This house is peaceful, comfortable, clean, family friendly and fully equipped, with plenty of extras. It includes free WiFi (fibre broadband). The location is excellent, a minutes walk from the shops, restaurants and pubs. Enjoy a BBQ in the beautiful peaceful fully fenced garden on a shaded deck. Or enjoy the warm indoors with the provided DVD's, games, books, playstation or toys. The rooms are spacious and the bathroom has a fantastic large shower. There is plenty of off street parking.

Mahina Cabin - 1 Bedroom
Mahina Cabin was used by the owner to live in prior to building our residence on this 5500sqm site. It is 10m from our Mahina Cottage and 15m behind our house. It is cosy, private, has plenty of parking and has all that is needed for a quiet getaway while enjoying our little piece of paradise here in Twizel, the heart of the Mackenzie Country. The grounds have been landscaped with mainly native plantings to enhance the privacy and views. The owners live on site and operate a native nursery.

Pukaki Lakeside House - Fantastic Views
Set in Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury region, near Twizel, Pukaki Lakeside Getaway House has superb mountain and lake views. You have the whole house to yourselves, with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, large dining and living areas with satellite flat-screen TV, wi-fi, a balcony/patio for outdoor living and 4 bedrooms. Lake Pukaki is a short walk down the hill from the house. Lake Tekapo is 50km away and the town of Twizel is 10km miles away. Mt Cook is a 40 minute drive away.

Cosy alpine cabin in the high country
Embrace cosy, hygge-inspired living at Ruataniwha Hut – a welcoming wood fired cabin set in the high country of the Southern Alps. Sip coffee in the mornings while gazing at the mountains. Explore the Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park during the day. Cook, eat and relax under a blanket of stars at night. Perfect for couples or a small family who appreciate a simple getaway and a base to adventure from. Only 15 mins from Twizel and 50 mins from Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park.

The Temple Cabin (Steeple Peak) Wilderness Comfort
Outdoor Adventure Awaits! Now offering Horse Treks! The Temple Cabins Steeple Peak is located at The Temple, at the head of Lake Ohau right at the beginning of the Hopkins Valley. A remote area well known in the outdoors community. Situated on a classic New Zealand high country station, the cabin gives it's guests access to one of the truly remote areas of the Southern Alps. Enjoy horse riding from our farm, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and much much more.

Modern, Chic Country Escape
Welcome to 42 Woodley, this is a modern architecturally designed Luxury Boutique accommodation. Located in the stunning lifestyle subdivision of The Drive where the mountain vistas & the night sky are surreal. Two queen Bedrooms, Fully equipped kitchen with laundry, unlimited wifi plus Netflix. Heating is by heat-pump for your comfort & combined with the open plan living space. Owners live on site in a private residence with Charlie our dog Linen & Towels provided

Marytrickle in the Heart of the Dark Sky Reserve
Stay on working high country award winning merino sheep farm, in a modern private apartment. Apartment is on 2 levels, has a private entrance, outdoor space and free parking. Sheep and hens are next to the free car park. Swimming pool is a "cold" pool and is open in the summer months. Enjoy the STARS & uninterrupted night sky, with no town lighting pollution. Marytrickle is a perfect location for a base to explore the Mt Cook/Twizel/Lake Tekapo area has to offer.

Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views
Come and enjoy a stay on our beautiful lavender and olive farm, with breathtaking mountain views. The Barn has 1 queen-sized bed, 1 sofa bed and private bathroom. There is a microwave, fridge and bbq, tea, coffee, crockery etc You can picnic in the gardens or say hello to the dogs, cats, & alpacas! Breakfast cereals, bread, jams, coffee, teas etc are provided . You can also treat yourself from our range of natural lavender products in our on-site shop.
Popular amenities for Pukaki family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Fox Cottage

Antlers Rest- Twizel

Mt Nimrod Pods: Off-the-grid + hot tub

Garden & hot tub | 15 min to Lake Tekapo

Stargazing + Hot Tub - Explore Tekapo & Mt Cook!

The Rise. Ben Ohau

Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub

Stargazer’s Luxury Retreat
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

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Snowshoe Cottage

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Wander Lodge - Cosy cottage in the forest.

Home Away from Home-Unit A5 Waitaki Lakes Aprtmnts

Fully fitted studio unit in beautiful setting.
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

The view of the sea

Guest Suite | Mackenzie Country | Fairlie

Takapō Retreat | Lake Tekapo

Mountain Views

Large, private 5 bedroom homestead with pool

Waimate House

Longview Farm

Fiery Peak Glampsite with Stargazing & Hot Tub
When is the best time to visit Pukaki?
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| Avg. price | G$35,761 GYD | G$35,552 GYD | G$29,905 GYD | G$31,997 GYD | G$25,095 GYD | G$26,768 GYD | G$27,187 GYD | G$26,350 GYD | G$26,978 GYD | G$30,951 GYD | G$30,324 GYD | G$34,088 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 16°C | 16°C | 14°C | 10°C | 7°C | 3°C | 2°C | 5°C | 8°C | 10°C | 12°C | 15°C |
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Pukaki stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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