Family-friendly vacation rentals in Pukaki

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 🥰

Twizel retreats - GH Cottage

This newly built cottage is located in a peaceful location. Guests will have sole occupancy of the cottage. It has a great mountain view and the dark night sky reserve here. It's only 45 mins drive to Mt Cook National Park, 10 mins drive to Lake Pukaki. It is air-conditioned and provides all the necessary amenities and essentials to make your stay comfortable. Two bedrooms with a very comfy King size bed and two Single beds. A nice bathroom is completed with a waterfall-style shower head.

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.

Mahina Cabin - 1 Bedroom

Mahina Cabin was used by the owner to live in prior to building our residence on this 5500sqm site. It is 10m from our Mahina Cottage and 15m behind our house. It is cosy, private, has plenty of parking and has all that is needed for a quiet getaway while enjoying our little piece of paradise here in Twizel, the heart of the Mackenzie Country. The grounds have been landscaped with mainly native plantings to enhance the privacy and views. The owners live on site and operate a native nursery.

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.

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.

Cosy alpine cabin in the high country

Embrace cosy, hygge-inspired living at Ruataniwha Hut – a welcoming wood fired cabin set in the high country of the Southern Alps. Sip coffee in the mornings while gazing at the mountains. Explore the Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park during the day. Cook, eat and relax under a blanket of stars at night. Perfect for couples or a small family who appreciate a simple getaway and a base to adventure from. Only 15 mins from Twizel and 50 mins from Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park.

Modern, Chic Country Escape

Welcome to 42 Woodley, this is a modern architecturally designed Luxury Boutique accommodation. Located in the stunning lifestyle subdivision of The Drive where the mountain vistas & the night sky are surreal. Two queen Bedrooms, Fully equipped kitchen with laundry, unlimited wifi plus Netflix. Heating is by heat-pump for your comfort & combined with the open plan living space. Owners live on site in a private residence with Charlie our dog Linen & Towels provided

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.

Delightful 1-bed barn with stunning mountain views

Come and enjoy a stay on our beautiful lavender and olive farm, with breathtaking mountain views. The Barn has 1 queen-sized bed, 1 sofa bed and private bathroom. There is a microwave, fridge and bbq, tea, coffee, crockery etc You can picnic in the gardens or say hello to the dogs, cats, & alpacas! Breakfast cereals, bread, jams, coffee, teas etc are provided . You can also treat yourself from our range of natural lavender products in our on-site shop.

Mountain View Abode - Spectacular Views In Twizel

Mountain View Abode is a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with sweeping views of the Southern alps, on the edge of the picturesque high country town of Twizel. Set on 2 acres overlooking a private pond towards snow covered peaks, it’s also a stone's throw to the town square and shops, restaurants and cafes. Our home is situated in an exclusive position directly on the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail, and is a perfect base for exploring Mount Cook National Park

Kowhai Cottages - Relax and Unwind

Come and experience the stunning Mackenzie High Country and treat yourself with a relaxing stay at one of our two cosy , high-quality cottages. They are designed to bring the feel of the surrounding landscape right inside - with natural colours and materials. Enjoy and soak up the stunning night sky from our outside bath or admire the millions of sparkly stars through a large ceiling window in the master bedroom at night.