Holiday houses in Hopkins Valley

Antlers Rest- Twizel

Stay in this beautiful, luxurious two-bedroom chalet-style home on the outskirts of Twizel — winner of the Luxury Holiday Home Award 2025. With breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the Ben Ohau mountain range, Antlers Rest has been furnished and decorated to the highest standard. The modern yet rustic interior creates a warm & welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The open-plan living area is air-conditioned and offers both a heat pump & a log burner, ensuring year-round comfort.

Stargazing + Hot Tub - Explore Tekapo & Mt Cook!

For nature lovers & romantics, our boutique country retreat is a perfect escape near Mt Cook & Tekapo. The stylish cottage is set on a secluded 10-acre property with incredible mountain views and big skies. Just 17km from the town of Twizel, it offers both privacy and modern comforts. Spend your day exploring Tekapo or Mt Cook, then relax in a private wood-fired hot tub under the stars of the dark sky reserve. A peaceful spot to recharge, just 50 mins to Mt Cook/Tekapo, or 2.5 hrs to Queenstown.

Skylark Cabin – Private Luxury Escape with Hot Tub

Skylark Cabin is a private, luxury escape, nestled serenely within the awe-inspiring landscape of the Mackenzie Region. Surrounded by soaring mountain ranges and the rugged, ethereal beauty of an expansive valley, this isn’t just a comfortable place to stay, it’s an experience in itself. Witness the mesmerising clarity of a starry night sky. Connect with nature and escape from the pace of daily life. Skylark Cabin is 10km to Twizel, 50-min to Mt Cook, 4hrs to Christchurch, & 3hrs to Queenstown.

Hawea Country Hut Beautiful mountain cabin

Take it easy at this unique country cabin. Breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and farmland. Soak in the outside bath. Close to Lake Hāwea hiking and biking trails. Boating and Cardrona and treble cone ski fields. The township of Wanaka with its many award winning restaurants and cafes is only 20km away. The cabin is warm and cozy, sunny, wood burner & heat pump. location is nestled between Grandview and Lake Hāwea station. We have no light pollution making for incredible stargazing.

TekapoB2 Lakeview Apartment, breathtaking views

Enjoy this fully self-contained apartment (50㎡ plus deck) with breathtaking views of Lake Tekapo and the surrounding mountains. Perfect for a couple, it features a bedroom with a super-king bed separate from the open-plan kitchen and dining area. Just a 5-minute walk from the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd and 10 mins on foot to the village centre. WiFi, Netflix, and a private car park are included. This apartment offers comfort, convenience, and unforgettable views. Enjoy stargazing too⭐️

Hawkshead Boutique Studio & Gardens

Enjoy the peaceful open spaces, the rural aspects and a charming and comfortable, yet spacious well appointed self catered studio with shower ensuite. Surrounded by farmland, a 2 minute walk to the waters edge. Wake to a mountain view and the early morning sun. You have your own private entrance and outdoor seating area. The ‘hawkshead’ culture is a very relaxed one. Halfway between the sounds and glaciers. Self catering with cooking facilities. Complimentary WIFI. Hosts have vaccine passes

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.

The Cottage at WildEarthLodge

Our charming cottage looks directly into the incredible Wilkin valley. This is a truly special private sanctuary in the wilderness for one to two people. From this fully self contained space you can explore the Mt Aspiring National park, Blue Pools, Isthmus Peak, Haast, Wanaka and Hawea. Settle in by the fire on the most comfortable couch and enjoy the view, the serenity and beauty of this place. Soak in the outdoor bath to star gaze on clear nights. The Cottage is an adults only space.

Dark Sky Villas: Alpine Views

Enjoy stunning mountain and lake views from a new modern villa in Lake Tekapo. One of two villas situated within a large property, the house is private and peaceful. • Large windows and balcony to maximise the view of the mountains & stars
 • Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove
 • Oversized smart TV with Netflix & Neon 
• Onsite washer & dryer
 • Ample onsite parking 
• Plenty of green space
 - Three minute walk to cafes, restaurants, bars 
- Five minute walk to lake and church

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.