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Pukaki holiday rentals start at £37 per night before taxes and fees

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220 of Pukaki holiday rentals include wifi access

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Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Pukaki
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Cricklewood Farmstay, Alpaca walk and hot tub
Just under 10 minutes from Fairlie, 40 min from Lake Tekapo and only 1.5 hr from MT Cook, is our super cute historic Farmers cottage. Watch and pet our friendly animals from the cottage and experience some of the best star gazing in New Zealand from our beautiful hot tub. During your stay we offer a free animal tour of 1 hour, whereby you will visit some of our friendly animals incl bottle feeding our pet lambs (Aug-Dec), an Alpaca walk 🦙, and our friendly horses, cats, dogs and chickens 🥰

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.

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

Cosy Cottage Overlooking Lake Pukaki
Situated in a sheltered cove by the shores of Lake Pukaki, our cottage offers peace, quiet and privacy. With breathtaking views of the lake and the beautiful Mackenzie basin countryside, it is the perfect place a special getaway. Only 35 minutes drive to Aoraki Mt Cook, 30 minutes from lake Tekapo and 13 minutes to twizel Pukaki lakeside getaway cottage is completely self contained, with wi-fi and all linen is provided. A truly stunning setting with abundant fresh air and wide open space.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Pukaki family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Shearvue Farmstay with FARM TOUR & Spa | Fairlie

Twizel Ecostays. Romantic retreat.

Kowhai Cottage | Peaceful Stargazing Retreat

Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub

The Rise. Ben Ohau

Antlers Rest- Twizel

Mary Mac’s Luxury Lake House Retreat - Lake Tekapo

Ashwick
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Brown House

Hallewell Haven

Marlo's Bach! Modern & Spacious - King Beds

*Star-Gazing* from your Pillow!

Mackenzie Cottage - Close to Centre

Wander Lodge - Cosy cottage in the forest.

Frog Lodge - Enjoy Comfort & Style in Otematata

Parsons Retreat
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Coombes Cottage, St Bathans

Takapō Retreat | Lake Tekapo

Fiery Peak Eco-Retreat with Logfire & Hot Tub

Large, private 5 bedroom homestead with pool

The view of the sea

Boundary Retreat, Twizel.

Mountain Views with Pool & Spa

Waimate House
When is the best time to visit Pukaki?
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