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Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
Outdoor & sports activities • Mackenzie District

Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook

Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (310) • 10K+ booked
US$ 565.09
Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
Klook's choice
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo

Small group
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8 (133) • 6K+ booked
From US$ 75.45
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
Cultural experiences • Mackenzie District

Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.5 (331) • 7K+ booked
From US$ 132.95
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

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Small group
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★ 4.6 (73) • 4K+ booked
US$ 62.50
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

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★ 4.2 (11) • 900+ booked
US$ 81.45
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
Tours • Mackenzie District

Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.7 (71) • 3K+ booked
US$ 230.09
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
Outdoor & sports activities • Franz Josef

Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand

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★ 4.8 (1,064) • 10K+ booked
From US$ 210.95
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
Outdoor & sports activities • Westport

Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides

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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.9 (23) • 1K+ booked
US$ 571.15
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
Tours • Westport

Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.7 (63) • 3K+ booked
US$ 346.65
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour

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★ 4.8 (30) • 400+ booked
US$ 188.79
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
Outdoor & sports activities • From Mackenzie District

Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket

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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.8 (28) • 1K+ booked
US$ 12.15
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing

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Up to 3 hrs
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★ 4.6 (18) • 1K+ booked
From US$ 233.75

Hotels in Mackenzie District

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Peppers Bluewater Resort

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★ 4.0 (3,146)
From US$ 219.99
Aoraki Court Motel
Hotels • Fox Glacier

Aoraki Court Motel

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★ 4.7 (959)
From US$ 344.44
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Lake Tekapo Village Motel

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★ 4.3 (999)
From US$ 193.07
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Haka House Lake Tekapo

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★ 4.3 (294)
From US$ 262.70
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

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★ 4.4 (342)
US$ 141.46
The Godley Hotel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

The Godley Hotel

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★ 4.0 (543)
From US$ 137.98
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Grand Suites Lake Tekapo

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★ 4.8 (176)
From US$ 338.80
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Hotels • Fox Glacier

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

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★ 4.4 (394)
From US$ 177.20
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Hotels • Fox Glacier

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

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★ 4.2 (55)
US$ 224.46
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

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★ 5.0 (62)
From US$ 203.42
Mackenzie Motels
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Mackenzie Motels

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★ 4.6 (227)
From US$ 67.91

Reviews of Mackenzie District activities

Ming ********
2025-12-29 09:24:51
Fantastic 5.0
it is amazing and unforgettable helicopter ride. we have booked 3 times but all has been cancelled due to weather started from Fox glacier, Queenstown and finally at Mount Cook we made it happen. thanks Klook and it is easy to book. high recommended to those interested.
SiuShan ***
2025-12-11 04:09:35
Fantastic 5.0
You must join this tour when you visited Mt cook , you could try both Helicopter and ski plane in one time( Go by Helicopter and return by ski plane or reverse). Very great experience to land the glacier , we could touch and walk on the snow , it’s funny indeed ! experience:
Hoi *********
2025-12-25 06:21:08
Fantastic 5.0
No need to arrive early, as they only allow check in at EXACTLY the time of your booking. Everything was quick and smooth.
CHAN *******
2026-01-27 09:20:29
Fantastic 5.0
Really enjoyed this experience and was lucky enough to have a sunny day for it. However, for the 20-minute tour in the summer, the glacier experience doesn't fly to the actual glacier, but only stays beside ice blocks. Still, it was very novel and fun. If you want to participate in a glacier experience with actual glaciers, you need to join a longer tour because the distance is further. But for us first-timers, 25 minutes was more than enough and novel.
클룩 회원
2026-01-21 06:26:10
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Haziq ***********
2025-08-24 10:48:26
Fantastic 5.0
Great experience. Pilot was informative and professional. The whole event was smooth from check-in, to briefing to heading to the helipad. 10/10 would highly recommend them.
Jin ***************
2025-11-26 12:37:10
Fantastic 5.0
Operator may be flexible for schedule adjustments due to weather. We got called to move up our tour if we wanted and could make it after the weather cleared and sun came out the day before our scheduled tour.
Chen ********
2025-10-14 05:02:55
Fantastic 5.0
it’s amazing trip! even though we have rebook due to the weather, but it’s worthy for the wait. the view is stunning and amazing that how beautiful the nature is!
WENG ******
2025-11-01 23:45:08
Fantastic 5.0
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 ☺️☺️.

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    1USD = 1.65NZD

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