Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1USD = 1.68NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
12 hours
When departing from Hong Kong
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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US$ 537.35
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Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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US$ 71.55
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 130.55
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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US$ 59.05
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 225.95
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 11.95
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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US$ 208.05
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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US$ 76.89
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 327.49
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
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US$ 178.25
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 562.85
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 82.85
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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US$ 224.46
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
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US$ 203.42
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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US$ 215.89
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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US$ 392.42
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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US$ 338.80
Aoraki Court Motel
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US$ 344.44
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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US$ 141.46
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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US$ 193.07
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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US$ 262.70
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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US$ 177.20
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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US$ 204.76
Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
Sovanaro ***
2025-12-29 02:43:53
great experience and amazing view on the glacier, we hiked to an ice cave. The operator provides warm layers if needed. We felt very safe flying and hiking with them
LIN *********
2026-01-13 08:52:33
Totally worth it. You start with about a ten-minute helicopter ride to the glacier, then hike for about two hours. The company provides hiking boots, wool socks, waterproof pants, a waterproof jacket, crampons, and hiking poles. Anyone who is normally mobile can participate.
Ying ****************
2025-12-07 07:17:12
It’s a fantastic experience! We are so lucky to have done this on our first attempt, and on a sunny day with no strong winds. The glacier walk is stunning, providing insight into how glaciers form and how climate impacts them. The helicopter ride was exceptional, and the guide was very professional.
Ming ********
2025-12-29 09:24:51
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
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 !
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CHAN *******
2026-01-27 09:20:29
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.
Chen ********
2025-10-14 05:02:55
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!
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.
Hoi *********
2025-12-25 06:21:08
No need to arrive early, as they only allow check in at EXACTLY the time of your booking. Everything was quick and smooth.
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