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Stargazer’s Luxury Retreat

For those who fancy a luxury escape; Stargaze the Milky Way from your own luxury outdoor bath, then come inside to a toasty warm fire. Enjoy the comfort of a king size bed with luxury linen, looking directly through to the lake and mountains beyond. In the bathroom, relax in our freestanding bath or enjoy a rain shower for two. Take in unobstructed views of the lake and mountains from your lounge room by day, and cosy up on the couch or wool beanbag for a movie at night. This is paradise.

Peak View Cabin - Ben Ohau - Stylish Seclusion

We invite you to enjoy the magnificent tranquility of Peak View Cabin. Nestled in 10 acres of golden tussock with expansive views of the Ben Ohau Range and beyond. Relax, unwind and de-stress in the beautiful isolation with ever changing mountain views. A short 15 minute drive from Twizel, the cabin has easy access to all the natural amenities the Mackenzie Region is renowned for. Such as - cycling & mountain biking, tramping & hiking, snow sports, hunting and fishing to name but a few.

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.

Apollo 11 space ship with view of mt cook.

Accommodation with a difference! Sleep in an Apollo space ship with the ability to look up at the stars through a clear Perspex roof. This is the only accommodation of its type and is located in the Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve at Pukaki Airport. Space ship is fully self-contained with a toilet/shower and sink/microwave. Great for photos! A truly out-of-this-world experience! close to A2O bike track,have bike storage.45 min from mtcook hooker track.self check in after 4pm door open.

Te Manahuna Retreat: Hot Tub & Stars Near Mt Cook

Enjoy a peaceful country retreat, the ideal place for stargazing & visiting Tekapo & Mt Cook! The cosy modern cottage is on a beautiful 10-acre property with epic mountain views. The stunning country location is very private but has every modern convenience and is just 17km from the town of Twizel. By day, explore Tekapo or Mt Cook then soak in a private wood-fired hot tub, under the dazzling stars in a dark sky reserve! It’s 50-minutes to Mt Cook or Tekapo & 2.5hrs from Queenstown.

The Rise. Ben Ohau

New-Sept 23 The Rise is exclusive-use accommodation for two, located on private land within Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, where a tranquil aesthetic creates an immersive experience; a grounding into the rugged surroundings of our alpine region. Here, we honour the slow unfolding of time and embrace the imperfections of nature, seeing beauty in the raw, unfiltered world around us. Experience it all with a deeper sense of connection - to each other, and to our surroundings.

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.

Relax and unwind with a stay at Corner Retreat

Corner Retreat is newly built, and has a queen bed, just a short walk into town centre. Large deck door you can relax and look out at Mackenzie night sky reserve. Beautiful mountain views and the nearest town to Mount Cook. The Space has a kitchenette small fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, bathroom with rain shower, WIFI, TV With Netflix, Neon, Free to Air, and YouTube. Heat pump for heating and cooling Guest Access free parking at gate entrance. Private