Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1PHP = 0.03NZD
Official languages
English
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
13.5 hours
When departing from Los Angeles
Top things to do in Mackenzie District
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike Experience in Mt. Cook
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Up to 3 hrs
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₱ 31,159
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Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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₱ 4,127
Dark Sky Project Summit Stargazing Experience at Mt John Observatory
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Up to 3 hrs
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₱ 7,532
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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₱ 3,541
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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Up to 3 hrs
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₱ 13,557
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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₱ 688
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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₱ 12,484
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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₱ 4,437
Ski Plane and Helicopter Flight Experience with Glacier Landing
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Up to 3 hrs
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₱ 19,025
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Small Group Day Tour
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₱ 10,284
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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Up to 3 hrs
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₱ 32,708
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
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₱ 4,781
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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₱ 13,313.7
Alps Motel Apartment Twizel
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₱ 12,052.7
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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₱ 12,448.2
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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₱ 23,269.0
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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₱ 19,937.2
Aoraki Court Motel
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₱ 20,344.1
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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₱ 8,289.3
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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₱ 11,320.4
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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₱ 15,459.0
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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₱ 10,510.5
Mantra Lake Tekapo
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₱ 11,890.0
Reviews of Mackenzie District activities
Sovanaro ***
2025-12-29 02:43:53
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
LIN *********
2026-01-13 08:52:33
Totally worth it. You start with about a ten-minute helicopter ride to the glacier, then hike for about two hours. The company provides hiking boots, wool socks, waterproof pants, a waterproof jacket, crampons, and hiking poles. Anyone who is normally mobile can participate.
Ying ****************
2025-12-07 07:17:12
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.
Huaile *****
2025-09-22 23:42:31
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!
吳 **
2025-10-24 11:52:36
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
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.
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.
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