Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1INR = 0.02NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
24 hours
When departing from London
Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
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English guided
Morning departure
(393) • 20K+ booked
From
₹ 51,846
Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(196) • 10K+ booked
From
₹ 6,306
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
(379) • 10K+ booked
₹ 12,594
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
(35) • 3K+ booked
From
₹ 51,846
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(22) • 1K+ booked
From
₹ 7,325
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(87) • 4K+ booked
₹ 19,971
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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English guided
Morning departure
(32) • 1K+ booked
₹ 20,814
Klook's choice
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
(56) • 3K+ booked
₹ 1,107
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
Free cancellation
(1.1K) • 20K+ booked
From
₹ 19,748
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(89) • 5K+ booked
From
₹ 5,181
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(78) • 4K+ booked
From
₹ 31,212
Twizel Petting Zoo Animal Hand Feed Experience
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English guided
Afternoon departure
(3) • 50+ booked
₹ 1,581
Hotels in Mackenzie District
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The Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook
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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 🫶
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!
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.
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.
Choong ****
2026-11-06 08:35:45
it was amazing! we originally booked the summit tour but due to weather it was cancelled and Klook facilitated the refund so quickly (within a day!). so we book the crater tour via Klook as well and we got so lucky to see so many constellations, and using telescope to spot Saturn and some really cool stars. guide was immaculate.
Wong ********
2026-09-19 03:17:52
Very special experience! The staffs are friendly and the instructions are clear. All passangers please get ready your waterproof shoes, the snow are thick.
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.
Law *********
2026-11-04 22:24:56
Experience: The animals were all very friendly and enthusiastic. Before starting, each person receives a box of feed, which can be used to feed the animals all over the farm. The tour guide took us to various animal zones for introductions and feeding. Since I was traveling alone and it was inconvenient to take photos, the tour guide proactively offered to take pictures for me 📷! I am very grateful to her!
Safety: The animals did not bite. The cows were so enthusiastic when they saw the feed that they licked people with their tongues, leaving a lot of drool on our hands when feeding them 😂😂😂. The pigs are very smart and will sit on command.
Facilities: After finishing the tour, there are shoe-cleaning tools provided outside the restroom, because your shoes will be completely muddy after going inside. It is recommended that visitors bring their own shoe covers, otherwise you will end up like me and have to wash your shoes when you get back 😁.
Location: It's about a 12-15 minute walk from the city center, which was acceptable to me because my guesthouse was right next to this farm.
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!
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