Mackenzie Basin Travel Guide

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A coastal town with a harbor, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A stone church under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible.
A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a calm lake in the foreground.
A herd of sheep grazing on a hillside with a flat field in the foreground and a forested hill in the background.
A lush indoor garden with a concrete pathway, green foliage, and stone walls.
Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region
The price is NZ$119 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$119
per night
31 July - 1 Aug
Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake ...
8.2/10 Very good! (11 reviews)
"My fa.imy and I really loved Lakes edge! Staying in a backpackers with friendly travelers and great amenities was so much fun. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Lakes Edge Lodge
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is NZ$305 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$305
per night
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,367 reviews)
"This was a great location for visiting the Lake."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Lakes Edge Holiday Park

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
The price is NZ$184 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$184
per night
22 July - 23 July
Stay at this motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Tekapo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"This was one of the worst customer service experiences we have ever had. On 9 July at around 7:00 pm, after having dinner, we returned to our cabin. The road leading up to the cabins had been closed because it was slippery, so we stopped at the entrance to unload our luggage. We were not trying to ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,367 reviews)
"This was a great location for visiting the Lake."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Mantra Lake Tekapo

Mantra Lake Tekapo

4 out of 5
1 Beauchamp Place Lake Tekapo
Stay at this aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Cowans Hill Walkway are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (718 reviews)
"Great location and very nice property"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Mantra Lake Tekapo
The Huts at Lakes Edge

The Huts at Lakes Edge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury
Stay at this campsite in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and The Cairns Golf Course - Lake Tekapo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Really great hut, all new, comfy, and designer. I may have missed the fact that only the single huts have hot tubs, so I was a little disappointed when our double did not have a hot tub. There is construction going on making access a little more difficult. Overall a great place."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

The Huts at Lakes Edge
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Mackenzie Basin attractions

A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A mountainous landscape with a glacier and turquoise lake.

Glentanner

A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by hills.

Otematata

A lake with purple flowers in the foreground, a turquoise sea, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Lake Tekapo

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