Lake Ruataniwha Tours and Activities

As you drive by Twizel you can get a look at this fabulous lake with beautiful fall colors
As you drive by Twizel you can get a look at this fabulous lake with beautiful fall colors
Autumn reflection ~~
Spring over lake #springfun

Plan a trip to see Lake Ruataniwha

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MCM Motel

MCM Motel

4 out of 5
Saint Albans
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Price was NZ$595, price is now NZ$365 per person
NZ$365
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17 Apr - 19 Apr
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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
9/10 Wonderful! (938 reviews)
Clean room, staff were friendly and awesome to deal with. So close to everything.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

De Lago Motel Apartments

De Lago Motel Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Merivale
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Price was NZ$1,166, price is now NZ$744 per person
NZ$744
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16 Apr - 22 Apr
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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Very helpful and friendly staff, great that the room had a washing machine.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel 115 Christchurch

Hotel 115 Christchurch

4 out of 5
Christchurch City Centre
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Price was NZ$1,549, price is now NZ$1,058 per person
NZ$1,058
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16 Apr - 22 Apr
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Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch (CHC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Host was very accommodating. But they were anable to order an airpirt transfer.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Popular places to visit

Hot Tubs Omarama

Hot Tubs Omarama

Enjoy an outing to Hot Tubs Omarama during your stay in Omarama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Hot Tubs Omarama
Clay Cliffs showing mountains, a river or creek and landscape views

Clay Cliffs

Wander among towering clay pinnacles and explore the narrow ravines in this remarkable geological formation on a private property near Omarama.

Clay Cliffs
Wrinkly Rams

Wrinkly Rams

You can find out about the history of Omarama with a visit to Wrinkly Rams. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Wrinkly Rams
Ohau Skifield showing snow and mountains

Ohau Skifield

Hit the slopes in Ohau with a visit to Ohau Skifield. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Ohau Skifield
Lake Pukaki which includes snow, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Lake Pukaki

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

Lake Pukaki
Tekapo Springs featuring landscape views and snow

Tekapo Springs

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

Tekapo Springs

Top Lake Ruataniwha Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

3 out of 5
53 Freda Du Faur Avenue Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads Twizel
Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel
High Country Motel and Backpackers

High Country Motel and Backpackers

2.5 out of 5
23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel
High Country Motel and Backpackers
The Lakes Motel Twizel

The Lakes Motel Twizel

4 out of 5
10 Mackenzie Drive Twizel
The Lakes Motel Twizel
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

2 out of 5
17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel Twizel
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Red Hut - breathtaking scenery with a touch of luxury, Twizel

Red Hut - breathtaking scenery with a touch of luxury, Twizel

Twizel Canterbury
Red Hut - breathtaking scenery with a touch of luxury, Twizel
Time Out on Totara II - FREE WIFI

Time Out on Totara II - FREE WIFI

Twizel Canterbury
Time Out on Totara II - FREE WIFI
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country

Twizel Canterbury
Dusky's Hidden Gem - a Private Sanctuary in the majestic Mackenzie country
Twizel Cottages

Twizel Cottages

3.5 out of 5
2 Irishman Drive Twizel
Twizel Cottages
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