Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1GBP = 2.32NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
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Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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£ 386.80
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Small group
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£ 42.60
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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour in Lake Tekapo
Small group
English guided
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£ 51.65
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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£ 94.25
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Private tour
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£ 55.55
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
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Up to 3 hrs
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£ 8.60
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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£ 150.19
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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£ 163.15
Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo flight with Glacier Landing
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Up to 3 hrs
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£ 214.79
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch
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English guided
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£ 128.69
Tasman Glacier Scenic Helicopter flights from Mt Cook Airport
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Up to 3 hrs
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£ 157.09
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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£ 406.59
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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£ 158.64
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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£ 199.62
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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£ 145.89
The Godley Hotel
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£ 104.26
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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£ 107.01
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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£ 257.45
Glentanner Park Centre
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£ 86.37
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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£ 294.37
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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£ 192.06
Mackenzie Motels
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£ 50.72
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Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
WENG ******
2025-11-01 23:45:08
The tour guide thoughtfully prepared hot chocolate with marshmallows and blankets for us, so we could lie on the grassland and watch the Southern Hemisphere's starry sky. They explained the names of each star and how to find the South Celestial Pole. It was a night full of knowledge and romance ☺️. They also gave us reusable cocoa cups, and every time I see that cup, I remember the starry sky that night ☺️☺️.
Cherry *****
2025-10-11 06:17:22
It’s an amazing experience! The tour will provide stars information and knowledge to us before we admire by ourselves. And we can see the stars and planets by the telescope. It’s really amazing and stunning!! We can see the Milky Way in the dark sky and we can also take pictures of the galaxy! It’s a memorial experience.
KaHong ****
2025-09-07 18:53:23
The experience felt magical and expertly guided. The view of the night sky was breathtaking. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, explaining constellations, planets, and the stories behind them in a way that was both fascinating and easy to follow. Using the powerful telescopes made the stars and galaxies feel closer than ever. This was the highlight of my trip—an inspiring, peaceful, and truly world-class stargazing adventure.
DiaMae *******
2025-11-02 08:11:14
The whole tour was amazing, although the itinerary was a bit hectic. Except for Mt. Cook, the other stops were quite short — just enough time to snap a few photos before moving on to the next spot. It’s understandable since the destinations are quite far from Christchurch. They also provided free lunch and snacks (chips), which was a nice touch
Yeung *******
2025-10-24 00:56:19
The staff is friendly. The tour is outsourced to Cheeky Kiwi Travel. If you're staying at a popular location, there might be different Cheeky Kiwi Travel vehicles arriving to pick people up in the morning, so make sure you get on the right one. The journey is long, but the natural scenery of the South Island is beautiful. Since it's all outdoors with hiking trails, the UV radiation is high, so remember to wear sunscreen and a hat.
AnissaAyu *********
2025-12-02 19:20:26
I had a good time travelling from Christchruch to Queenstown. We were also stopped at several places like Mt. Cook, Tasman Glacier, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, Orchrdas and High Country Salmon. If you are travelling from Christchurch to Queenstown, you will be transferred into other van in Mt Cook. Don't worry, the driver is as welcome as the first one. Overall good experience, thank you!
Sze *********
2025-12-09 10:39:44
The tour is run by Altitude Tour. the tour guide, James, did a great job by giving detailed information on the spots during the long journey. He managed to arrange a boat trip for us upon our last-minute request. It’s a great experience to be on a glacier lake!
Hueymin ***
2025-12-18 07:21:20
Guide was so flexible. It was a great weather day and we stopped at various point to enjoy the great view along the way.
Hueymin ***
2025-12-18 07:22:52
Guide were very knowledgeable and took great care of us. We had a great weather day and the view was spectacular. Thank you so much for the hassle free trip!
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- 2 Mackenzie District Tours & experiences
- 3 Mackenzie District Tours
- 4 Mackenzie District Day trips
- 5 Mackenzie District Air tours
- 6 Mackenzie District Outdoor & sports activities
- 7 Mackenzie District Cultural experiences
- 8 Mackenzie District Workshops
- 9 Mackenzie District Hiking
- 10 Mackenzie District Rock climbing
- 11 Mackenzie District Wildlife
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- 14 Mackenzie District Skiing & snowboarding
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