Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 1.97NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
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English guided
Morning departure
(392) • 20K+ booked
From
€ 504.25
Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(190) • 10K+ booked
From
€ 65.79
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(376) • 10K+ booked
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€ 121.60
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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English guided
Free cancellation
(20) • 1K+ booked
€ 81.35
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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English guided
Morning departure
(34) • 3K+ booked
From
€ 504.99
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(87) • 4K+ booked
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€ 192.85
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
(89) • 5K+ booked
From
€ 60.55
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
Free cancellation
(1.1K) • 20K+ booked
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€ 192.09
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(5) • 400+ booked
From
€ 94.59
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Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
(53) • 3K+ booked
€ 10.69
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
(77) • 4K+ booked
From
€ 302.55
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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English guided
Morning departure
(31) • 1K+ booked
From
€ 200.99
Hotels in Mackenzie District
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Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
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!
Klook用戶
2026-06-05 01:05:09
We didn't end up seeing the stars because it was too cloudy. The person in charge was very helpful and rescheduled for us, but even on the new date, they said we wouldn't be able to see anything, so we didn't go. KLOOK quickly arranged a refund.
Ken *********
2026-09-16 00:49:52
The stargazing experience was beautifully organized and exceeded our expectations. Being surrounded by the peaceful night sky and seeing so many stars with our own eyes was simply breathtaking. The atmosphere was calm, magical, and incredibly relaxing — a wonderful escape from the busy city life.
Klook 用戶
2026-08-01 11:26:53
Highly recommended itinerary! 👍👍 The birthplace of bungee jumping was closed due to snow, so we immediately rerouted to the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge lookout. We passed through a fruit town, visited Lindis Pass, and had lunch at a salmon farm, where there were many delicious meal options. We saw the milky blue Lake Pukaki and finally arrived at Mount Cook to see the Tasman Glacier, marveling at the beauty and grandeur of nature. The entire round trip was about 11 hours. A big thank you to our private guide, Vera, for the full tour, photos, and explanations. This is a highly recommended itinerary and set of attractions.
Klook User
2026-04-30 21:06:51
This was an amazing experience. Andy was a great guide and tour operator - he shared a lot of historical facts about New Zealand and Mt Cook (Aoraki). He gave us recommendations on which walking trails to do, had a nice time management - it was a long ride but was very comfortable and insightful. The views of Lake Pukaki and Aoraki and around is stunning, it is all worth the day trip.
Mardina ******
2026-05-05 08:30:15
The lovely tour that I've ever got! He explain everything and at the end of the trip, he gave us a souvenir ❤️❤️ Thank you! and he provide us a lunch Thank you so much
Klook用戶
2026-07-12 08:52:04
We booked a Queenstown to Christchurch transfer tour for June 26th. From the start, communication was seamless; the reception team quickly answered all pre-trip questions and sent helpful safety reminders. Everything was perfectly well-prepared.
The driving was exceptionally safe. Our morning guide was high-energy, sharing great local stories. The guides clearly love their jobs and the NZ landscape, taking us to secret viewpoints with plenty of photo time. Their boss even called ahead during the trip to check road conditions after recent snow—a thoughtful touch.
They also saved our day at Mt Cook by providing ice spikes when we realized our running shoes weren't enough, alongside water and snacks. The transition to the next leg was seamless. The lady who took over was highly responsible, ensuring we forgot nothing and waiting with us. Finally, our Christchurch driver safely dropped everyone off right at their respective hotels on time.
Travellers from Hong Kong
Yanny ****
2026-07-03 08:17:57
It was the safest bus tour we’ve ever had! A huge thank you to our two drivers on the journey from Queenstown to Mt Cook, and to our transfer driver from Mt Cook to Christchurch. Your professionalism, safe driving, and friendly service made us feel comfortable throughout the trip.
You made our holiday in New Zealand truly unforgettable. We highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a safe, scenic, and enjoyable long-distance tour. Thank you for the wonderful experience! 😊
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2026-10-02 11:42:45
Since I had plans to stay in Lake Tekapo that day, I emailed to ask if I could be dropped off along the way, and they kindly agreed. Thanks to them having communicated this to the guide in advance, I was able to join the tour without any worries! The two-hour stay at Mount Cook gives you enough time to do the round trip on the beginner hiking trail ^_^ In addition to the guide's commentary inside the vehicle, we were also given snacks and hamburgers as travel companions, making it a very fulfilling tour. Thank you very much!
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