Title: Lake Ruataniwha in Canterbury - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Lake Ruataniwha Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Ruataniwha-Hotels.0-l6113040-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canterbury](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Canterbury](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Ruataniwha Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lake-Ruataniwha.d6113040.Car-Rental-Guide)[Canterbury Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Canterbury.d6047984.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lake Ruataniwha Tours and Activities ![Photo by Chua Wei](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/88897a867e5019ba4721c8056392fb44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chua Wei](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/88897a867e5019ba4721c8056392fb44.jpg) ![Photo by Chua Wei](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/122d44d490bad4ebbb35ec6e0e73b70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Chua Wei](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/122d44d490bad4ebbb35ec6e0e73b70a.jpg) ![Photo by Tatiana ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fe2b1f956676ec13cb50a35e4c138c3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tatiana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fe2b1f956676ec13cb50a35e4c138c3b.jpg) ## Visit Lake Ruataniwha Activities * * * * * * ## Plan a trip to see Lake Ruataniwha Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1520000/1514900/1514839/245bba8b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka CA $4,534 per person Dec 28 - Jan 2 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Wānaka Airport (WKA) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Not walking distance to town average room, minimal room amenities, shower was in the bath Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-12-28/2026-01-02/?FromAirport=YYZ&Destination=WKA&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=1514839&paandie=true&dealMarker=-VZC7Uadyt-jt4vm5Sin7FxJlZhb06WNIOFS3mytu11xhpP5ucScCnZAwRgK7xkb) ### Popular places to visit ![Lake Pukaki Information Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7804b209194be38efde379d459efa88c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Pukaki Information Center You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lake Pukaki Information Center during your trip to Lake Pukaki. Stroll along this family-friendly area's lakeside, or simply enjoy its cafes. [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Pukaki-Information-Center-Pukaki.d553248621594280500.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hot Tubs Omarama](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482400-Hot-Tubs-Omarama.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hot Tubs Omarama Enjoy an outing to Hot Tubs Omarama during your stay in Omarama. Discover the area's mountain views and spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Hot-Tubs-Omarama-Omarama.d6294641.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ohau Skifield](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/482000/482222-Ohau.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ohau Skifield Hit the slopes in Ohau with a visit to Ohau Skifield. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 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