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Pukaki holiday rentals start at $71 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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220 of Pukaki holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.8 Average rating
Pukaki stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Pukaki
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The Temple Cabin (North Point) Wilderness Comfort
Outdoor Adventure Awaits! Now offering Horse Treks!! The Temple Cabins (North Point) is at the head of Lake Ohau right at the beginning of the Hopkins Valley. It's a very special part of the NZ Alps. This cabin features a skylight for stargazing from the loft! 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 more.
Indoor spacesFamilyView
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews
Tekapo's Jewel
Stunning 3 bedroom house in Lake Tekapo with breathtaking views of the lake and Southern Alps. Features a fully equipped kitchen, open plan living, large deck with outdoor seating. Master bedroom has a King bed, second bedroom has a queen bed and a set of single bunks (room sleeps 4), third bedroom is a queen bed. Short walk to the lake and town centre, perfect for skiing, hiking, biking or relaxing. Please be aware of scammers! This listing is NOT available on any other accomodation sites
FamilyKitchenAccess
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews
Cosy alpine cabin near Mt Cook and Tekapo
Welcome to Ruataniwha Hut, an intimate wood fired cabin in the high country of the Southern Alps. Wake to coffee and mountain views. Spend your days exploring Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park. Return to unwind under a blanket of stars. Set in an international dark sky reserve, the hut is built for couples and small families craving a simple escape. Ruataniwha Hut is the perfect base for your adventures. Mt Cook / Hooker Valley Track 50 min Tekapo 40 min Twizel 15 min IG: @ruataniwha_hut
FamilyIndoor spacesBarbecue
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviews
Aurora A- Frame Twizel
Make lasting memories at this unique, family-friendly retreat. Bring the whole family and enjoy the fully fenced garden — perfect for children and pets. 🐾 Start your day with a coffee on the patio while watching native birds, then unwind among the native trees and gardens surrounding the cosy wooden A-Frame cabin. After a day of exploring, relax under the stars and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk to town, with supermarkets, cafés, and shops close by.
Indoor spacesKitchenCheckout
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Mary Mac’s Luxury Lake House Retreat - Lake Tekapo
Location. Location. Location. Few homes in New Zealand can match the setting of Mary Mac’s Lake House. Positioned directly on Lake Tekapo’s iconic waterfront, you’ll wake to uninterrupted panoramic views of the turquoise lake, the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Southern Alps beyond. Relax beside the fire with a book, share long meals with family and friends overlooking the ever-changing landscape, and immerse yourself in one of New Zealand’s most photographed and unforgettable locations.
Indoor spacesKitchenAccuracy
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 655 reviews
Starry getaway in Twizel | Manuka Vista
Marvel at the Milky Way from a Dark Sky Reserve at this charming, isolated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property nestled on the picturesque Manuka Terrace near Twizel! Have this cozy retreat all to yourself-an ideal base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Ben Ohau and attractions that this remarkable region has to offer, including: -Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. -Lake Pukaki -Hiking and biking trails -Lake Tekapo -Lake Ohau -Stargazing -Salmon and trout fishing High speed wifi available
KitchenIndoor spacesView
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviews
Shearvue Farmstay with FARM TOUR & Spa | Fairlie
AI currently rates Shearvue Farmstay "No: 1 Farmstay with included farm tour in NZ". Relax in a cosy 2-bedroom cottage on a 347ha NZ farm with 3500 sheep and 400 cattle. During a COMPLIMENTARY FARM TOUR, hand feed our friendly animals, including pig, sheep, alpaca, cows, horses & dog, while learning about farming in NZ By night, from your private spa pool, enjoy the Mackenzie Region's famous stary skies. Drive Times: 3.5 hours to Queenstown, 2.5 hours to Christchurch, 40 minutes toTekapo
KitchenIndoor spacesLocation
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 990 reviews
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.
Indoor spacesFamilyOutdoor spaces
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews
Peak View Cabin - Ben Ohau - Stylish Seclusion
We invite you to enjoy the magnificent tranquility of Peak View Cabin. Nestled in 10 acres of golden tussock with expansive views of the Ben Ohau Range and beyond. Relax, unwind and de-stress in the beautiful isolation with ever changing mountain views. A short 15 minute drive from Twizel, the cabin has easy access to all the natural amenities the Mackenzie Region is renowned for. Such as - cycling & mountain biking, tramping & hiking, snow sports, hunting and fishing to name but a few.
Indoor spacesKitchenBiking
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 498 reviews
Twizel retreats - GH Cottage
This newly built cottage is located in a peaceful and remote location. Guests will have sole occupancy of the cottage. It has a great mountain view with a beautiful dark night sky reserve. It's only a 45min drive to Mt Cook National Park and a 10min drive to Lake Pukaki. It is air-conditioned and provides all the necessary amenities and essentials to make your stay feel like home. Comes with two bedrooms; one with a large and comfy King bed, and the other with two King Single beds.
FamilyIndoor spacesTV
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews
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.
KitchenFamilyQuiet
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews
Luxury Dark Sky Hideaway Cabin B - with Hot Tub
Dark Sky Hideaway is a secluded, luxury retreat set deep in the breathtaking Ben Ohau landscape. Surrounded by dramatic peaks and a vast rugged valley, it’s more than a place to stay - it’s a chance to slow down and reconnect. Soak under the stars in the private hot tub, in one of the world’s top dark sky reserves. Located just 15 mins from Twizel, 4 hrs from Christchurch, and 2.5 hrs from Queenstown.
KitchenFamilyAmenities
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviewsPopular amenities for Pukaki family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Twizel Ecostays. Romantic retreat.
Indoor spacesKitchenHeating
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
Kowhai Cottage | Rustic Stargazing Retreat
KitchenIndoor spacesAir conditioning
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 541 reviews
Tranquil Cottage • Dark Sky Stargazing • Hot Tub
KitchenIndoor spacesValue
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 897 reviews
The Rise. Ben Ohau
KitchenIndoor spacesBarbecue
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 232 reviews
Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub
KitchenFamilyBeach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 506 reviews
Ashwick
KitchenIndoor spacesCleanliness
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviews
Rustic Tiny House ex Bedford School Bus Farmstay
FamilyIndoor spacesRiver
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 294 reviews
Cricklewood Farmstay, Alpaca walk and hot tub
Indoor spacesFamilyPool
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Brown House
KitchenFamilyBiking
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews
*Star-Gazing* from your Pillow!
FamilyIndoor spacesSolo travel
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 878 reviews
Marlo's Bach, Modern & Spacious - 3 King Beds +
FamilyKitchenAccuracy
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews
Hallewell Haven
KitchenIndoor spacesAccuracy
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviews
Home Away from Home-Unit A5 Waitaki Lakes Aprtmnts
Indoor spacesFamilyQuiet
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews
Parsons Retreat
KitchenIndoor spacesNearby
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 448 reviews
Tranquil on Totara - Free Unlimited Wifi
FamilyIndoor spacesLayout
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews
Frog Lodge - Enjoy Comfort & Style in Otematata
KitchenIndoor spacesSleep quality
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

Coombes Cottage, St Bathans
KitchenIndoor spacesView
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 384 reviews
Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat: stargazing, hot tub, pool
FamilyKitchenRiver
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 277 reviews
Takapō Retreat | Lake Tekapo
Indoor spacesKitchenComfort
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
Large, private 5 bedroom homestead with pool
KitchenFamilyLocation
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 325 reviews
The view of the sea
Indoor spacesFamilyCondition
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 454 reviews
Mountain Views with Pool & Spa
KitchenIndoor spacesLaundry
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 82 reviews
Waimate House
FamilyKitchenSleep quality
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews
Grand Glen Lyon - Family Resort Style Escape
FamilyKitchenSleep quality
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Pukaki?
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