Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1USD = 1.73NZD
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$ 539.49
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 124.69
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Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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English guided
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US$ 72.25
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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US$ 218.75
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 550.65
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 218.69
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 329.45
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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US$ 77.45
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 11.55
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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US$ 71.65
Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 245.25
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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US$ 222.15
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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US$ 170.13
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
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US$ 160.54
US$ 167.75
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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US$ 204.45
US$ 206.51
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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US$ 212.27
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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US$ 92.13
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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US$ 181.93
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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US$ 137.34
Lakes Edge Lodge
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US$ 62.63
US$ 66.52
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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US$ 271.84
Mountain Chalets Motel
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US$ 99.89
US$ 100.89
The Godley Hotel
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US$ 113.00
US$ 113.12
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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US$ 378.47
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Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
s *******
2026-07-12 08:25:24
A truly worthwhile experience! The pre-flight safety briefing was very thorough, the helicopter appeared well-maintained, and the pilot was extremely professional. At every stage—boarding, disembarking, and reaching the summit—they meticulously explained all necessary safety precautions, which made us feel very secure. The highlight: Mount Cook from the air is absolutely stunning!
Min *******
2026-06-04 02:37:35
Highly recommended for everyone. The whole flight was fun and scenery is amazing from beginning to end. Shout out to the Captain Nigel for buttery smooth ride, you are amazing pilot. Also, the whole crew of The Helicopter Line for awesome service. I will be back.
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.
MA *********
2026-04-13 15:56:38
We booked our flight through Klook, including the pick-up and drop-off service at the Hermitage Hotel, and received confirmation directly from INFLITE. The day before our trip, we sent an email to reconfirm the schedule and they replied swiftly.
We were assigned a ski plane to the Tasman Glacier and a helicopter for the return. Walking on the glacier with such stunning views was an amazing experience. Luckily, the weather was great and it wasn't too cold. The pilots were very kind and helpful, even taking many photos for us. This is highly recommended if you are staying at Mt. Cook; it’s a breathtaking way to enjoy the mountain scenery!
클룩 회원
2026-03-21 03:09:08
fantastic! fantastic! and fantastic!!! I do recommend you to ride and am sure that you will have a wonderful time :)
Klook User
2026-02-11 03:46:02
An amazing experience. Helicopter flight over Franz Josef and landing on Mt Fox. Able to walk out onto the glacier - fantastic
클룩 회원
2026-03-21 03:10:13
It was so cute and I was really satisfied. You can interact directly with the sheep and cows right next to you. However, there aren't any safety measures, so it might be a bit difficult for babies.
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 ~ 🤗
Klook用戶
2026-03-22 23:17:30
Director Andy was humorous and patient, which added a lot of fun to the experience. The entire activity was very educational, especially suitable for those with no prior knowledge of celestial bodies. There were down jackets available in various sizes for loan, so there was no need to worry about being cold, and they were all very clean. The only two downsides were that you couldn't lie down to stargaze, only stand and look up; and even with the super telescope, you could only see tiny glowing dots. However, overall, it was a very enjoyable experience, and we were also very lucky to see a bit of the aurora and even capture some photos.
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