B&B / Lodges, The MacKenzie

Lake Ohau Lodge is situated at the bottom of the mountain, 15 minutes drive from the Ohau Snow Fields and both businesses have been operated by the Neilson family for the past 20 years.

The Lodge offers discounted lift passes to house guests with great dinner, bed and breakfast packages in 4 different standards of accommodation. These range from luxury rooms with balconies and views of the lake to bunk rooms with ensuites. All rooms are cosy and comfortable.

The large restaurant has an open log fire, views of the lake, comfy chairs, deer heads and big tables where guests will often be seated with other guests. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is warm and personal. The evening meals are a delicious set 3 course menu and the breakfasts are hearty. Dietary requirements are individually catered for. An early dining time for children is often arranged in the weekends and holidays.

The facilities include bar, games room, TV room, spa pools, drying room, wireless internet in the public areas. The Lodge hosts many fun event nights during the winter season.

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"If you love the outdoors look no further. Built in the 1960's to house the ""Dam Workers"" High County Lodge and Backpackers now offers unique motel and backpacker accommodation in the heart of Twizel.

Centrally located and set in sunny spacious grounds, we offer a wide range of accommodation.

With it's wide open spaces, amazing scenery and great climate, Twizel is the perfect alternative destination for travellers ""on or off"" the beaten track.

Surrounded by fabulous skifields, The Southern Alps, Ben Ohau Ranges, Lake Ruataniwha and beautiful canals are all within close proximity to Twizel. "

Surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Southern Alps, Peppers Bluewater Resort offers a stunning glacial escape. Situated in the Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo is the largest and highest glacial lake in New Zealand.

Peppers Bluewater is perfectly located to pursue numerous activities including kayaking, fishing, horse riding, lake cruising, star gazing and any snow activities that you may crave. There are three centrally located ski fields within easy driving distance from the resort, Mt Dobson, Round Hill and Ohau. The resort is located a scenic two and a half hour drive from both Christchurch and Queenstown.