Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 2.02NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
1.5 hours
When departing from Auckland
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Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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€ 444.79
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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour in Lake Tekapo
Small group
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English guided
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€ 59.45
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Small group
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€ 49.05
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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€ 108.50
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Private tour
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English guided
Free cancellation
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€ 63.95
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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€ 172.95
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
7+ hrs
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€ 172.69
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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€ 9.90
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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€ 466.35
Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo flight with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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€ 247.15
Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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€ 195.75
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour from Christchurch
English guided
Free cancellation
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€ 148.15
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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From
€ 179.45
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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From
€ 248.01
Glentanner Park Centre
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€ 175.91
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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€ 163.59
The Godley Hotel
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€ 98.52
Mackenzie Motels
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From
€ 58.08
Pinewood Motels
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€ 92.27
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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€ 351.43
Alice Garden
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€ 129.95
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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€ 198.09
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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€ 317.72
Tailor Made Tekapo - Hostel
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From
€ 140.97
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Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
WENG ******
2025-11-01 23:45:08
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 ☺️☺️.
Cherry *****
2025-10-11 06:17:22
It’s an amazing experience! The tour will provide stars information and knowledge to us before we admire by ourselves. And we can see the stars and planets by the telescope. It’s really amazing and stunning!! We can see the Milky Way in the dark sky and we can also take pictures of the galaxy! It’s a memorial experience.
Klook User
2025-08-12 08:54:56
We booked this Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier helicopter experience at the last minute, a day before the scheduled flight and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of our trip! Our pilot, Josh, was fantastic – friendly, professional, and made us feel safe from start to finish. Even the staff that oriented for the pre-flight (forgot her name). The flight offered breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, and the stunning Tasman Glacier. Landing on the glacier was absolutely surreal, and Josh even took a great photo of us to remember the moment.
Everything was well-organized, and the pilot’s commentary during the flight made the experience even more special. If you’re visiting Mt Cook, don’t miss this - it’s worth every minute and every dollar!
Klook 用戶
2025-07-17 01:15:47
You can experience two types of aircraft in one trip! Take a helicopter up to Mount Cook, where you'll witness the stunning blue of the glacial lakes – it's truly dreamlike. Enjoy walking on the snow atop Mount Cook, and then return via ski plane for a wonderfully fun experience!
KaHong ****
2025-09-07 18:53:23
The experience felt magical and expertly guided. The view of the night sky was breathtaking. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, explaining constellations, planets, and the stories behind them in a way that was both fascinating and easy to follow. Using the powerful telescopes made the stars and galaxies feel closer than ever. This was the highlight of my trip—an inspiring, peaceful, and truly world-class stargazing adventure.
DiaMae *******
2025-11-02 08:11:14
The whole tour was amazing, although the itinerary was a bit hectic. Except for Mt. Cook, the other stops were quite short — just enough time to snap a few photos before moving on to the next spot. It’s understandable since the destinations are quite far from Christchurch. They also provided free lunch and snacks (chips), which was a nice touch
Haziq ***********
2025-08-24 10:48:26
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.
Klook User
2025-09-25 00:53:44
I entered to a magical scenery… the day of the tour was windy enough for us to fly. we went to the hicky trail but didnt walk up to the the glacier.. we will come back and complete the hike someday. Our helicopter experience was cancelled,,, looking forward to this in the future.
Loramae ***
2025-10-24 00:57:42
The Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier tour is an unforgettable adventure! Stunning alpine views, crystal-blue ice formations, and knowledgeable guides make it magical. The helicopter ride and glacier walk are breathtaking highlights. A must-do experience for nature lovers and photographers alike!
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