Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 1.96NZD
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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Up to 3 hrs
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€ 472.95
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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€ 106.55
€ 111.85
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Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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€ 55.15
€ 61.29
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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Up to 3 hrs
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€ 477.39
€ 482.65
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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€ 193.39
€ 193.59
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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€ 65.89
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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Up to 3 hrs
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€ 193.59
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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€ 10.25
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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€ 60.79
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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Up to 3 hrs
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€ 196.65
Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing
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€ 217.09
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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Up to 3 hrs
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€ 280.35
€ 280.39
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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€ 111.53
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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€ 81.79
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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€ 152.34
The Godley Hotel
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€ 80.69
Lakes Edge Lodge
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€ 50.35
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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€ 168.46
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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€ 262.78
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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€ 131.03
Aoraki Court Motel
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€ 163.38
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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€ 127.21
Mountain Chalets Motel
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€ 84.30
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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€ 115.96
€ 116.86
Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
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
Klook客路用户
2026-02-23 01:42:44
Upon arriving at the stargazing spot, the staff had each member lie down on a lounge chair and provided a thick blanket (the temperature was only a few degrees, very cold). The first step was to observe with the naked eye, and the staff used a celestial pointer to point to the starry sky while explaining astronomical knowledge to us. After viewing with the naked eye, we used a telescope 🔭 to stargaze. There were two telescopes, and the pictures are mostly taken with the smaller one (small, but very powerful). We saw Jupiter's stripes, the Milky Way, a gentle close-up of the moon, and the stars around the Southern Cross, etc. I was so moved that I wanted to cry. Seeing it in person is so much better than in the photos, because you feel like they are alive, they are moving, they are blooming ⭐ The staff also provided everyone with a cup of hot chocolate during the process, and took photos of each team member as a souvenir. Finally, we all gathered around the stove to roast marshmallows 🍡 and happily ended my stargazing trip ~ 🤗
s *******
2026-07-12 08:25:24
A truly worthwhile experience! The pre-flight safety briefing was very thorough, the helicopter appeared well-maintained, and the pilot was extremely professional. At every stage—boarding, disembarking, and reaching the summit—they meticulously explained all necessary safety precautions, which made us feel very secure. The highlight: Mount Cook from the air is absolutely stunning!
Klook用戶
2026-03-22 23:17:30
Director Andy was humorous and patient, which added a lot of fun to the experience. The entire activity was very educational, especially suitable for those with no prior knowledge of celestial bodies. There were down jackets available in various sizes for loan, so there was no need to worry about being cold, and they were all very clean. The only two downsides were that you couldn't lie down to stargaze, only stand and look up; and even with the super telescope, you could only see tiny glowing dots. However, overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and we were also very lucky to see a bit of the aurora and even capture some photos.
Lian *********
2026-05-13 08:50:26
The guide to the star gazing was very professional and he explained it very clearly while gazing the stars. We were fortunate that the night sky was very clear where we could see the stars without any cloud blocking.
group size: 4
guide: Wilson
Min *******
2026-06-04 02:37:35
Highly recommended for everyone. The whole flight was fun and scenery is amazing from beginning to end. Shout out to the Captain Nigel for buttery smooth ride, you are amazing pilot. Also, the whole crew of The Helicopter Line for awesome service. I will be back.
클룩 회원
2026-01-21 06:26:10
This is an experience of touring Cook Strait and the Southern Alps, as well as Fox, Franz Josef, and Tasman Glaciers. The helicopter landing on the snow was not possible due to the weather conditions at the landing site, so we took a light aircraft tour as an alternative. The scenery was so beautiful that I highly recommend doing it at least once. The safe flight and the rich explanation of the terrain and landscape are the highlights. My child loved it very much.
MA *********
2026-04-13 15:56:38
We booked our flight through Klook, including the pick-up and drop-off service at the Hermitage Hotel, and received confirmation directly from INFLITE. The day before our trip, we sent an email to reconfirm the schedule and they replied swiftly.
We were assigned a ski plane to the Tasman Glacier and a helicopter for the return. Walking on the glacier with such stunning views was an amazing experience. Luckily, the weather was great and it wasn't too cold. The pilots were very kind and helpful, even taking many photos for us. This is highly recommended if you are staying at Mt. Cook; it’s a breathtaking way to enjoy the mountain scenery!
Jan ***
2026-06-25 09:18:15
This would be by far my best tour ever! And I get to have the front seat during the trip. Our tour guide and driver by the name of Jason - he is nothing but awesome and very cool during our entire trip. He is very knowledgeable and knows Queenstown, Aoraki Mount Cook and other places we've been to very much. I also miss that music playlist that you have, Jason. Lol.
Anyway, I joined the Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier tour. We had a couple of stopovers wherein we were able to take photos and selfies especially during the drive to Mount Cook. The view there was nothing but Amazing!
He also shared about the story of Shrek the sheep. Snacks and water provided and he kept us well fed and hydrated.
I cannot recommend Cheeky Kiwi Travel enough and especially Jason who made the trip, us his passengers safe and relaxed and enjoyed this whole excursion. I will surely book my future travels soon with Cheeky Kiwi. Cheers!
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