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Twizel holiday rentals start at $70 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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270 of Twizel holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Twizel stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Twizel
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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.
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Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub
Skylark Cabin is a private, luxury escape, nestled serenely within the awe-inspiring landscape of the Mackenzie Region. Surrounded by soaring mountain ranges and the rugged, ethereal beauty of an expansive valley, this isn’t just a comfortable place to stay, it’s an experience in itself. Witness the mesmerising clarity of a starry night sky. Connect with nature and escape from the pace of daily life. Skylark Cabin is 10km to Twizel, 50-min to Mt Cook, 4hrs to Christchurch, & 3hrs to Queenstown.
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Antlers Rest- Twizel
Stay in this beautiful, luxurious two-bedroom chalet-style home on the outskirts of Twizel — winner of the Luxury Holiday Home Award 2025. With breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the Ben Ohau mountain range, Antlers Rest has been furnished and decorated to the highest standard. The modern yet rustic interior creates a warm & welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The open-plan living area is air-conditioned and offers both a heat pump & a log burner, ensuring year-round comfort.
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Peak View Retreat
Peak View Apt, (click pics for pano view) Our Apt is attached to our home, there is free parking, it has a kitchenette with microwave, air fryer, electric frypan, complimentary Wi Fi, heating and air conditioning, one double bed with ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, handbasin, hair dryer) Peaceful, relaxed, modern, minutes from Twizel town centre, cycle trails, Lake Ruataniwha, Trout and Salmon fishing for monster fish in the Canals year round or local rivers during the summer fishing season.
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Sleep under the stars | Manuka Starlight
Rest under star-filled skies in our tiny hideaway, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and the beauty of an International Dark Sky Reserve. Designed with simplicity in mind, our home offers a light-filled space to relax after a day of exploring the stunning landscapes that surround you. This cozy getaway is an ideal base for discovering the beauty of the region, with iconic attractions just a short drive away: -Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park -Lake Pukaki, Tekapo and Ohau - Salmon/trout fishing
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tussock Fields, Twizel. EPIC mountain views!
Our newly built holiday home has been specifically designed so that you can indulge the epic mountain views and incredible night sky stars. Finished to a high standard and located on the outskirts of Twizel, Tussock Fields, offers everything you could desire for your stay in the Mackenzie, space for family and friends, total modern comfort, off street parking for all your vehicles and free wifi. Please note; property it is not fully fenced, outdoor bath not available May to September.
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Black Cottage Twizel
This brand new modern two bedroom cottage is perfect for relaxing. It has high quality fittings, fixtures and appliances, you will also be very comfortable year round with the heat pump. Entrance can be through the internal garage, great for winter months, or via the covered veranda, which happens to be perfect for morning coffee in the sun. The cottage boasts a beautiful bathroom with underfloor heating and two bedrooms. It is located in a quiet area, walking distance to town.
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Stargazing & Hot Tub: Near Tekapo & Mt Cook!
The perfect place for people who love a peaceful countryside location with starry skies and beautiful views! Wake up to peace, quiet & birdsong, not traffic… Our cottage is on a beautiful 10-acre property in a dark sky reserve, and has amazing mountain views. It’s 17km from the town of Twizel, and offers both privacy & modern comforts. Visit Tekapo or Mt Cook then relax in a wood-fired hot tub under the stars. Very safe location. 50 mins to Mt Cook/Tekapo. 2.5 hrs to Queenstown.
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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
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Popular amenities for Twizel family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Shearvue Farmstay with FARM TOUR & Spa | Fairlie
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Mary Mac’s Luxury Lake House Retreat - Lake Tekapo
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Twizel Ecostays. Romantic retreat.
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The Rise. Ben Ohau
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Fox Cottage
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Garden & hot tub | 15 min to Lake Tekapo
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Ashwick
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Willow Retreat Outdoor bath, Ski boot warmer !
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Brown House
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Hallewell Haven
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Marlo's Bach! Modern & Spacious - King Beds
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Snowshoe Cottage. Alpine Lake and Mountain views
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Mackenzie Cottage - Close to Centre
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Wander Lodge - Cosy cottage in the forest.
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*Star-Gazing* from your Pillow!
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Frog Lodge - Enjoy Comfort & Style in Otematata
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Marytrickle in the Heart of the Dark Sky Reserve
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Takapō Retreat | Lake Tekapo
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Coombes Cottage, St Bathans
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Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Logfire & Hot Tub
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Large, private 5 bedroom homestead with pool
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The view of the sea
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Getaway on Gordon
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Mountain Views with Pool & Spa
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When is the best time to visit Twizel?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $293 AUD | $338 AUD | $299 AUD | $251 AUD | $186 AUD | $172 AUD | $187 AUD | $180 AUD | $188 AUD | $209 AUD | $226 AUD | $282 AUD |
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