Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1NZD = 850.56KRW
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
3 hours
When departing from Sydney
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Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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₩ 764,700
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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour in Lake Tekapo
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 102,100
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Small group
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Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 84,200
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 186,300
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Private tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 109,700
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 296,800
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
7+ hrs
Free cancellation
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₩ 296,800
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 17,000
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 254,300
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 803,100
Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo flight with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
₩ 424,400
Tasman Glacier Scenic Helicopter flights from Mt Cook Airport
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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From
₩ 310,500
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 308,203
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 425,954
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 280,964
Glentanner Park Centre
Instant confirmation
₩ 302,128
The Godley Hotel
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From
₩ 169,199
Mackenzie Motels
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 99,749
Alice Garden
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 223,177
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 603,580
Pinewood Motels
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 158,462
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 242,106
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Instant confirmation
From
₩ 340,207
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Instant confirmation
₩ 208,101
Mackenzie District travel guide
Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
Klook 用戶
2025-11-07 07:50:12
The instructors are very patient and don't speak too fast, so even people with bad English can understand 🥹. They guide tourists step-by-step on the glacier, and there are always two staff members accompanying you, so you feel very safe. I highly recommend that everyone visiting Mount Cook include this trip in their itinerary! When you get on the helicopter, the staff will also check each seatbelt to make sure it is fastened tightly. If there's a next time, I think I'll bring my family to participate again!
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.
TUAN ********
2025-09-15 12:23:46
The Taiwanese tour guide was articulate and engaging. They were attentive to safety, weather conditions, and appropriately discouraged excessive light pollution. We were lucky to have excellent visibility, making my first naked-eye view of the Milky Way an unforgettable experience. We also viewed Saturn later, and the ring system was fascinating. Highly recommended.
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.
Klook User
2025-08-12 08:54:56
We booked this Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier helicopter experience at the last minute, a day before the scheduled flight and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of our trip! Our pilot, Josh, was fantastic – friendly, professional, and made us feel safe from start to finish. Even the staff that oriented for the pre-flight (forgot her name). The flight offered breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and the stunning Tasman Glacier. Landing on the glacier was absolutely surreal, and Josh even took a great photo of us to remember the moment.
Everything was well-organized, and the pilot’s commentary during the flight made the experience even more special. If you’re visiting Mt Cook, don’t miss this - it’s worth every minute and every dollar!
Klook用戶
2025-11-02 05:37:50
So happy, so worth it, so much fun! A must-try experience. The driver and tour guide provided a very dedicated introduction. Another highlight was the glacier helicopter experience, simply amazing. Once we were on the glacier, the instructor led us with great reassurance, you could see the instructor was very experienced. We walked for about an hour or a little more, which was actually quite sufficient because it was a bit tiring. Also, it's not really that cold on the glacier, so you don't need to wear too many clothes.
Huaile *****
2025-09-22 23:42:31
Highly recommend the Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo experience! It's a quick 30 minutes but so worth it. Our guide, Joy, was awesome – she gave us a warm introduction to all the animals and even offered to help us take photos. A fun and memorable stop for anyone visiting Tekapo!
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
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