Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1AUD = 1.23NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
3 hours
When departing from Sydney
Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
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English guided
Morning departure
(391) • 20K+ booked
From
AUD 807.20
Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(190) • 10K+ booked
From
AUD 105.49
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(374) • 10K+ booked
AUD 193.75
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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English guided
Morning departure
(34) • 3K+ booked
AUD 807.20
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(20) • 1K+ booked
AUD 112.69
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
Free cancellation
(1.1K) • 20K+ booked
From
AUD 307.49
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(86) • 4K+ booked
AUD 307.25
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(88) • 5K+ booked
AUD 96.55
Klook's choice
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
(52) • 3K+ booked
AUD 16.25
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(5) • 400+ booked
AUD 136.99
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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English guided
Morning departure
(31) • 1K+ booked
AUD 320.19
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(77) • 4K+ booked
From
AUD 485.95
Hotels in Mackenzie District
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Mackenzie District travel guide
Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
HUANG ******
2026-10-07 09:47:27
It was an amazing experience 🤩🏔️🚁 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity~ highly recommend joining the glacier hike! Since it was cloudy and rainy on the first day, we changed our slot with the front desk to the next day, and we successfully got bright sunshine and fantastic weather 👍 After checking in, we were divided into groups and went into a small room where they explained important safety instructions for taking the helicopter, taught us how to put on crampons, and then we followed directions to board the chopper. Also, the sun is really intense~ remember to bring sunglasses and put on sunscreen ☀️ Our guide, Kobe, was lively and adorable 🥰 We took a lot of beautiful photos of the ice caves, totally worth it 🫶
Klook客路用户
2026-07-13 01:26:38
We were incredibly lucky to have perfect weather — it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Both my child and I were thrilled and had a great time. Our guide Jasper that day was exceptionally attentive and considerate, and we all really liked him. We highly recommend everyone to try the glacier hiking tour.
Hiu ********
2026-07-02 02:18:22
What an incredible experience. Scott is such a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and cheerful. The hike was around 1.5 hour with lots of time stopping for pictures, so it was not as physically demanding as expected. The glacier is truly mesmerising, it is one of the best memories I have made in NZ!
Krystal ************
2026-07-29 08:46:28
our guide Paul is really nice and such an amazing guide. he introduces all kinds of scenery to us very clearly as we passed the places. he constantly made sure we are warm and cozy on his van. 100/10 highly recommend!
Klook User
2026-10-06 01:38:57
Beautiful property, its one of the.most luxurious properties in the area and the staff were super friendly. Sofa bed provided
Klook User
2026-06-05 02:23:59
Good Room with Lakeview. Neat & Clean rooms. Good environment to stay and spacious Mess Hall to make your own food and eat at dining hall. Very Close to Lake Tekapo, Church of Good Shepherd and Tekapo Springs. All walking distance.
hotel location: 10/10
Rohit ***
2026-09-11 00:36:12
Great location, no frills, clean lodge. Views are gorgeous. Value for money. Very pleasant host and easy check-in
Klook User
2026-10-05 05:46:38
Lake Tekapo town is a very small one, walking distance to anywhere. so the location wasn't a big factor. hotel has free parking. was satisfied with the room. although it could had been said earlier the room is on the upper floor and the hotel does not have lift.
Rohit ***
2026-09-11 00:38:39
very friendly and super nice staff. lodge was heated and absolutely clean. only gripe was that the bathroom wasn’t present in the lodge. They should introduce the same.
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