Title: Lake Ruataniwha in Canterbury | Expedia.co.uk [Lake Ruataniwha Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ruataniwha-Hotels.0-l6113040-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Canterbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Canterbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Canterbury.d6047984.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Ruataniwha Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Ruataniwha.d6113040.Car-Hire-Guide)[Canterbury Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Canterbury.d6047984.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Ruataniwha ![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 * * * * * * ### 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 browsing the exhibits at 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.co.uk/Lake-Pukaki-Information-Center-Pukaki.d553248621594280500.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.co.uk/Hot-Tubs-Omarama-Omarama.d6294641.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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