Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 1.99NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
5 hours
When departing from Toronto
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
€ 498.55
Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(189) • 10K+ booked
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€ 65.15
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
(373) • 10K+ booked
€ 120.19
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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English guided
Morning departure
(34) • 3K+ booked
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€ 498.55
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
Free cancellation
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€ 189.89
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(20) • 1K+ booked
€ 80.39
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(86) • 4K+ booked
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€ 190.59
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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English guided
Morning departure
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€ 198.65
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Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
(52) • 2K+ booked
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€ 11.09
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(88) • 5K+ booked
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€ 59.65
Glacier Highlights Flight Experience in Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(11) • 900+ booked
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€ 351.50
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(77) • 4K+ booked
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€ 300.15
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Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
teyi ****
2026-07-21 10:17:48
The provided equipment was quite comprehensive, the ground crew explained everything in great detail, and the helicopter was very new. Once we reached the glacier, our hiking guide, Hunter, was humorous and engaging, giving us a complete and enjoyable experience. Thank you to the entire team for their efforts!
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!
YIU ****
2026-08-16 22:26:34
The 45-minute guided tour at the Tekapo petting zoo is a fun and interactive experience, especially since entry includes one box of feed per person. The animals—including Merino sheep, alpacas, KuneKune pigs, and calves—are incredibly cute, friendly, and affectionate as you hand-feed them. Just make sure to listen carefully to the guide's instructions at the start for everyone's safety. The only downside is that the tour groups can get quite crowded, sometimes reaching up to 20 people at once.
Klook User
2026-08-06 03:36:22
was a warm and fun experience! highly recommended. it’s beautiful, safe and very enjoyable. even for children.
Wong ********
2026-07-22 05:12:44
This was my first stargazing tour, and it was even cheaper than the official website. The service was excellent; you don't have to worry about not having warm enough clothes, as they provide one-piece down jackets. It seemed like they had four or five sizes! The only downside was that we attended on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which was a full moon. This affected the stargazing, making it a bit less impressive than I had imagined. For the "Dark Sky Project," they transport you from the base of the mountain to the observatory reserve, where a specialist explains various astronomical phenomena. They also ask if anyone has questions about astronomy. If you're not familiar with the twelve planets and some specialized astronomical English terms, it might be a bit challenging to understand. However, they do offer an earlier session in Chinese. They also use the observatory's super-large stargazing telescope, which was my first time experiencing something like that, and I found it incredibly amazing and a rare opportunity! But if your visit falls around the new moon or full moon, I would advise against participating, as you might be disappointed.
wang ******
2026-09-24 00:34:14
Truly amazing! We used professional astronomical telescopes to see so many fascinating celestial bodies! We saw Venus, which has phases just like the moon; the stunning Tarantula Nebula, which is a birthplace of beautiful baby stars; the Wishing Well Cluster; the gorgeous, jewel-like 47 Tucanae cluster; and Saturn with its rings. It was just incredible! Despite the cold weather, there was hot cocoa and a roasted marshmallow activity! Plus, everyone gets a professional photo of the starry sky. Definitely worthy of a 5-star review!
Klook用戶
2026-06-05 01:05:09
We didn't end up seeing the stars because it was too cloudy. The person in charge was very helpful and rescheduled for us, but even on the new date, they said we wouldn't be able to see anything, so we didn't go. KLOOK quickly arranged a refund.
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