Lake Ruataniwha Tours and Activities

As you drive by Twizel you can get a look at this fabulous lake with beautiful fall colors

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Archway Motel & Chalets

CA $923

per person

Apr 7 - Apr 11

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)

8.8/10 Excellent! (373 reviews)

Motel conveniently located to downtown Wanaka. It's a short 5 minute walk to the lake so you can get to everything but still have peace and quiet in the evenings.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Alpine Motel

CA $986

per person

Apr 7 - Apr 11

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)

9/10 Wonderful! (709 reviews)

Excellent accommodation clean and tidy with good facilities.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Limetree Lodge

CA $929

per person

Apr 7 - Apr 11

found 4 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Auckland (AKL) to Wānaka Airport (WKA)

No reviews

Lovely little hotel - more of a B&B than a hotel - 5kms outside of town but they had a kitchen you could use.. no TV in the room - but a lovely room overlooking the garden with a table and chairs...charming hosts…

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Popular places to visit

Hot Tubs Omarama

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

Clay Cliffs

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

Wrinkly Rams

You can find out about the history of Omarama when you stop by Wrinkly Rams. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ohau Skifield

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

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.

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.

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Ruataniwha

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

53 Freda Du Faur Avenue Twizel

High Country Motel and Backpackers

23 Mackenzie Drive Twizel

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Cnr Ostler & Wairepo Roads Twizel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

17 Ruataniwha Street, Twizel Twizel

The Lakes Motel Twizel

10 Mackenzie Drive Twizel

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

Twizel Canterbury

Time Out on Totara II - FREE WIFI

Twizel Canterbury

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

Twizel Canterbury

MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!

Twizel Canterbury

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Lake Ruataniwha Tours and Activities

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Visit Lake Ruataniwha

Plan a trip to see Lake Ruataniwha

Archway Motel & Chalets

Alpine Motel

Limetree Lodge

Popular places to visit

Hot Tubs Omarama

Clay Cliffs

Wrinkly Rams

Ohau Skifield

Lake Pukaki

Tekapo Springs

Best Lodging Options Near Lake Ruataniwha

Check availability on hotels close to Lake Ruataniwha

Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

High Country Motel and Backpackers

Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

The Lakes Motel Twizel

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

Time Out on Totara II - FREE WIFI

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

MacKenzie Cottage - Close to centre!

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