Title: Mackenzie Basin Travel Guide: Best of Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Mackenzie Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/Mackenzie-Basin-Hotels.d3000655859.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Mackenzie Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/Mackenzie-Basin-Holiday-Rentals.d3000655859.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Mackenzie Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mackenzie-Basin.d3000655859.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mackenzie Basin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mackenzie-Basin.d3000655859.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mackenzie Basin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mackenzie-Basin.d3000655859.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Mackenzie Basin Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Mount Cavendish which includes a marina, a coastal town and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110860-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Church of the Good Shepherd showing night scenes and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78092-Lake-Tekapo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackenzie Basin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/462000/462656-Mackenzie-Country.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackenzie Basin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110880-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mackenzie Basin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180840-Canterbury.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mackenzie Basin Things to do - Top hotels in Mackenzie Basin - Top Holiday Rentals in Mackenzie Basin ![Grand Suites Lake Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83610000/83605900/83605841/bcd159db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Suites Lake Tekapo 14 Greig St, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury £236 18 Sept - 19 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star motel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews) "Beautiful room with a stunning view; warm and comfortable plus pristinely clean. Friendly welcoming staff Easy walking distance to lake, cafes, bars and restaurants Very highly recommended" Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=83605841&PinnedHotelID=83605841&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655859) ![Haka House Lake Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4930000/4922100/4922068/41170129_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Haka House Lake Tekapo 5 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury £103 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Maclaren ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (333 reviews) Great place with amazing views "The place was great, just a shame some guests don't respect the kitchen facilities" Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=4922068&PinnedHotelID=4922068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655859) ![Peppers Bluewater Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppers Bluewater Resort State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo £96 18 Sept - 19 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (3,187 reviews) "Property was in a good spot for walking into the main town centre. Felt good choices were a little lacking in Lake Tekapo. Beautiful town and we did some great activities whilst we were there." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=2838173&PinnedHotelID=2838173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655859) [See all 441 properties in Mackenzie Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000655859) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Peppers Bluewater Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2840000/2838200/2838173/600a6ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peppers Bluewater Resort State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (3,187 reviews) "Property was in a good spot for walking into the main town centre. Felt good choices were a little lacking in Lake Tekapo. Beautiful town and we did some great activities whilst we were there." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Peppers-Bluewater-Resort.h2838173.Hotel-Information) ![Skyrim Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84180000/84173600/84173536/5c2b8b1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Skyrim Lodge 11 Jimmys Lane, Lake Tekapo Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews) "Absolutely loved our stay. Has a functional kitchen, we were able to make ourselves pasta for dinner. Fantastic, peaceful location. You can’t go wrong booking this." Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Skyrim-Lodge.h84173536.Hotel-Information) ![Mantra Lake Tekapo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533863/dbf077e8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantra Lake Tekapo 1 Beauchamp Place, Lake Tekapo Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tekapo Springs and Cowans Hill ... 9/10 Wonderful! (668 reviews) "What an absolutely fabulous, beautiful place!!! We stayed in a 3 bedroom family lodge, it was just unbelievable. Felt so luxurious and absolutely all details were perfect, for example lovely quality toiletries. So spacious, we were 3 adults and 2 children. Immaculate stay! Washing machine and dryer ..." Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo-Hotels-Mantra-Lake-Tekapo.h3533863.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Mackenzie Basin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655859&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aoraki-Mount-Cook-Mount-Cook.d6113038.Attraction) ![Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235797-Lake-Pukaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Pukaki-Canterbury.d6113036.Attraction) ![Tekapo Springs featuring landscape views and snow](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78266-Tekapo-Springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Springs-Lake-Tekapo.d6239359.Attraction) ![Mount Cook National Park featuring mountains, a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235949-Hooker-Valley-Track.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hooker Valley Track You can take time to visit Hooker Valley Track during your travels to Mount Cook. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hooker-Valley-Track-Mount-Cook.d553248621532610225.Attraction) ![Church of the Good Shepherd showing farmland, a lake or waterhole and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78102-Lake-Tekapo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church of the Good Shepherd Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-The-Good-Shepherd-Lake-Tekapo.d6113030.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) ## Cities near Mackenzie Basin ![Mount Cook National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235532-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook.dx2390) ![Glentanner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/bd3a2cb2ab478afd1c446a499aadff0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glentanner [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glentanner.dx7524) ![Otematata](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/e612668418f0daaea06918fb268ed8df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Otematata [](https://expedia.co.uk/Otematata.dx9548) ![Lake Tekapo showing mountains, wild flowers and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235568-Lake-Tekapo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tekapo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo.dx55352) - Cities near Mackenzie Basin - Places of interest [Mount Cook](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook.dx2390)[Glentanner](https://expedia.co.uk/Glentanner.dx7524)[Otematata](https://expedia.co.uk/Otematata.dx9548)[Lake Tekapo](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tekapo.dx55352)[Omarama](https://expedia.co.uk/Omarama.dx181326)[Twizel](https://expedia.co.uk/Twizel.dx6025811)[Mount Cook Village](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-Village.dx6139476)[Pukaki](https://expedia.co.uk/Pukaki.dx6304376)[Fairlie](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairlie.dx6342364)[Westland Tai Poutini National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Westland-Tai-Poutini-National-Park.dx6351337)[Ben Ohau](https://expedia.co.uk/Ben-Ohau.dx553248635929333065) - [Mount Cook National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-National-Park-Mount-Cook.d6139475.Attraction) - [Tekapo Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Tekapo-Springs-Lake-Tekapo.d6239359.Attraction) - [Lake Ohau](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ohau-Canterbury.d6113042.Attraction) - [Hooker Valley Track](https://expedia.co.uk/Hooker-Valley-Track-Mount-Cook.d553248621532610225.Attraction) - [Mount John Observatory](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-John-Observatory-Tekapo.d6239366.Attraction) - [Lake Ruataniwha](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Ruataniwha-Canterbury.d6113040.Attraction) - [Sheepdog Statue](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheepdog-Statue-Lake-Tekapo.d6224009.Attraction) - [Ladybird Hill Vineyard](https://expedia.co.uk/Ladybird-Hill-Vineyard-Omarama.d6294637.Attraction) - [Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Sir-Edmund-Hillary-Alpine-Centre-Mount-Cook.d553248621526966900.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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