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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

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (327) • 10K+ booked
¥ 83,491
Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
Klook's choice
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo

Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (140) • 6K+ booked
¥ 11,145
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
Cultural experiences • Mackenzie District

Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory

English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.5 (341) • 7K+ booked
¥ 20,339
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

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Small group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (78) • 4K+ booked
¥ 9,562
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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English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (1,069) • 10K+ booked
From ¥ 32,412
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
Tours • Mackenzie District

Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (76) • 3K+ booked
¥ 35,198
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Tours • From Mackenzie District

Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.3 (12) • 900+ booked
¥ 11,980
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
Tours • From Christchurch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (32) • 400+ booked
¥ 27,768
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
Outdoor & sports activities • From Mackenzie District

Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket

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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (31) • 1K+ booked
¥ 1,932
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
Tours • Westport

Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.7 (66) • 3K+ booked
¥ 50,986
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
Massages • Mackenzie District

Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Instant confirmation
★ 4.0 (2) • 100+ booked
From ¥ 12,909
Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and Southern Alps Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki and Southern Alps Tour

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Hotel pick-up
Small group
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.8 (57) • 1K+ booked
¥ 25,911

Hotels in Mackenzie District

Peppers Bluewater Resort
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Peppers Bluewater Resort

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★ 4.0 (3,147)
From ¥ 30,873
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Alps Motel Apartment Twizel

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★ 5.0 (62)
From ¥ 29,044
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Lakes Edge Holiday Park

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★ 4.4 (342)
From ¥ 18,196
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Mt Cook Lodge & Motels

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★ 4.2 (55)
From ¥ 32,637
Glentanner Park Centre
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Glentanner Park Centre

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★ 4.2 (198)
From ¥ 18,839
Aoraki Court Motel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Aoraki Court Motel

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★ 4.7 (959)
From ¥ 38,752
¥ 39,738
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Galaxy Boutique Hotel

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★ 4.7 (327)
From ¥ 43,382
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Haka House Lake Tekapo

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★ 4.3 (294)
From ¥ 19,878
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

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★ 4.4 (394)
From ¥ 30,086
Pinewood Motels
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Pinewood Motels

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★ 4.2 (442)
From ¥ 17,481
Mantra Lake Tekapo
Hotels • Mackenzie District

Mantra Lake Tekapo

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★ 4.5 (655)
From ¥ 26,071
The Godley Hotel
Hotels • Mackenzie District

The Godley Hotel

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★ 4.0 (543)
From ¥ 20,993

Reviews of Mackenzie District activities

Sovanaro ***
2025-12-29 02:43:53
Fantastic 5.0
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
HUANG ********
2026-03-02 00:17:26
Fantastic 5.0
I was really looking forward to the helicopter flight experience that was originally planned for this West Coast glacier tour. Unfortunately, the trip was canceled the day before due to bad weather conditions the next day, so we didn't go to check in. Although I was inevitably disappointed at the time, I must sincerely give the operator a good review. They proactively notified us of the cancellation in advance, explained everything clearly, and put safety first, which made us feel their professionalism and responsibility. What's even more commendable is that the refund was processed very quickly, the process was transparent and smooth, without any delays or excuses, allowing travelers to adjust their subsequent itineraries with peace of mind. And this trip didn't leave any regrets. We switched to hiking local trails to viewpoints, looking at the glacier and mountains from the ground. Clouds flowed through the valleys, and the snow-white glaciers loomed, the grandeur and tranquility of which were equally shocking. We lost the aerial view, but gained a feeling of being closer to nature and slowly appreciating the beauty of the West Coast mountains. Weather is uncontrollable, but professionalism and integrity can be chosen. This is a company worth trusting. If I visit the West Coast of New Zealand again, I would still be willing to book again and make up for that unfinished flight experience. Safety first, clear communication, and quick refunds, highly recommended.
Huaile *****
2025-09-22 23:42:31
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommend the Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo experience! It's a quick 30 minutes but so worth it. Our guide, Joy, was awesome – she gave us a warm introduction to all the animals and even offered to help us take photos. A fun and memorable stop for anyone visiting Tekapo!
Ying ****************
2025-12-07 07:17:12
Fantastic 5.0
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.
吳 **
2025-10-24 11:52:36
Fantastic 5.0
Great location with Lake Tekapo views from the room. It's a short walk to the Church of the Good Shepherd and you can stargaze by the lake at night. The room is spacious and comes with a kitchen and washing machine, which is very convenient.
Eileen **
2025-10-17 18:04:12
Great 4.0
Really love this place as is located near the lake without any other building blocking the view. Shared kitchen is well equipped with enough appliances and bowls/plates. Room is quite spacious. Room and toilet have heater. Room heater seems to be off automatically after some time. Warm shower and tap water provided in the toilet. Enjoy the lounge and kitchen with nice view. Lift and laundry are available. Only 2 washing machine and 2 dryers. Can be still quite pricey probably due to being a touristy area. FYI, no lupin in mid Oct.
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:
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.

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