Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1USD = 1.69NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
1.5 hours
When departing from Auckland
Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 554.89
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Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
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US$ 73.99
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 129.80
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
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US$ 61.05
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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US$ 206.85
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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US$ 224.65
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
English guided
Free cancellation
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US$ 79.55
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
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US$ 184.30
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 336.75
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 11.85
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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From
US$ 228.19
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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From
US$ 82.39
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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US$ 196.02
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
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US$ 184.10
Aoraki Court Motel
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US$ 246.76
US$ 253.04
Glentanner Park Centre
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US$ 119.96
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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US$ 115.53
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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US$ 207.22
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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US$ 274.67
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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US$ 166.01
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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US$ 125.87
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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US$ 191.02
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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US$ 149.53
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Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
Klook客路用户
2026-02-23 01:42:44
Upon arriving at the stargazing spot, the staff had each member lie down on a lounge chair and provided a thick blanket (the temperature was only a few degrees, very cold). The first step was to observe with the naked eye, and the staff used a celestial pointer to point to the starry sky while explaining astronomical knowledge to us. After viewing with the naked eye, we used a telescope 🔭 to stargaze. There were two telescopes, and the pictures are mostly taken with the smaller one (small, but very powerful). We saw Jupiter's stripes, the Milky Way, a gentle close-up of the moon, and the stars around the Southern Cross, etc. I was so moved that I wanted to cry. Seeing it in person is so much better than in the photos, because you feel like they are alive, they are moving, they are blooming ⭐ The staff also provided everyone with a cup of hot chocolate during the process, and took photos of each team member as a souvenir. Finally, we all gathered around the stove to roast marshmallows 🍡 and happily ended my stargazing trip ~ 🤗
Man ***************
2025-12-27 00:42:41
The stargazing program was very fun and interesting. The guide was nice and upbeat. We rode the bus to a stargazing place, and when we looked up, the sky was full of stars. It was very beautiful.
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.
Wu *****
2026-01-07 19:20:55
The starry sky is beautiful and the weather isn't too cold. I'd highly recommend visiting Tekapo. However, later on the clouds got a bit thick and the moon was a bit bright, which affected the stars. I suggest staying two nights, as you'll have a better chance of seeing the stars.
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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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
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.
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.
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!
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