Mackenzie Basin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

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Lakes Edge Lodge

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region

NZ$135

12 Sept - 13 Sept

includes taxes & fees

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)

"its nice and clean."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury

NZ$173

8 Sept - 9 Sept

includes taxes & fees

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 The ...

9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)

"Very very good"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

NZ$284

11 Sept - 12 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Maclaren Footbridge and Cowans Hill Walkway are ...

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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

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! (3,395 reviews)

"Clean, modern and spacious room. Very comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Skyrim Lodge

11 Jimmys Lane Lake Tekapo

Stay at this holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)

"Checked into this property last minute on our trek in South Island, NZ. Very comfortable, spacious and safe neighborhood. The house/apartment had all amenities needs for you stay. We were able to wash clothes and refreshing up really well. The only thing we did not realize was that there was a washing ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Mantra Lake Tekapo

1 Beauchamp Place Lake Tekapo

Stay at this aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cowans Hill Walkway and Sheepdog Statue are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (719 reviews)

"Clean, kitchen was great. Plenty of parking, comfy beds, very safe. No dryer"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

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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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