Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park

About Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park is a holiday park in Twizel, Canterbury, on the South Island. It is rated 1 stars. Its facilities include barbecue, cooking Facilities and free WiFi, 9 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Lake Middleton Campsite, 17 km away.
Our holiday park is located among pine forests, with full conveniences on site. Our motel studios are fully self-contained with kitchenette, TVs, spa baths and super king-size beds. We also have tourist cabins, standard cabins, power sites and tent sites. Our lodges have a full bathroom complex and kitchen facilities, perfect for big group retreats. The holiday park is on 50 acres of land and has several amenity blocks with kitchens, toilets and showers plus a coin-operated laundry. Water bikes and canoes are available for hire by the lake. There is a fully stocked camp shop on site. Only 45 minutes' drive to Aoraki/Mount Cook, 40 minutes to Lake Tekapo and 4km to the town of Twizel. Welcome to our sheltered paradise on the waterfront of Lake Ruataniwha. Situated on the southern outskirts of Twizel, we offer you the choice of high-quality motels, lodges, tourist cabins, standard cabins, powered sites and non-powered tent sites. We are Twizel's largest holiday park. Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park and Lake View Motels is situated on the waterfront of Lake Ruataniwha. Each motel unit has lake and Southern Alps views. Nestled in the heart of the Mackenzie Country, this hideaway is a fishing paradise. Only minutes from the front door, you could be hiking this wonderland or just relaxing in the country wilderness.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Cooking Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Microwave in Unit
- Parking
- Playground
- TV
Location
Twizel, Canterbury, South Island
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Questions about Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
How do I book Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park?
Use the Book now button on this page to see live prices and availability for your dates and book with the park.
What facilities does Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park have?
Barbecue, Cooking Facilities, Free WiFi, Internet Access and Laundry Facilities, and 4 more listed in KiwiCamping.
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