Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1AUD = 1.19NZD
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
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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$ 752.29
$ 752.35
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Chameleon Stargazing Guided Tour in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
English guided
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$ 100.45
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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$ 183.29
Heli Hike the Tasman Glacier with Alpine Guides
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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$ 785.45
$ 790.85
Helicopter Experience in Tasman Mount Cook
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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$ 317.19
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo Admission Ticket
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
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$ 16.75
Dark Sky Project's Crater Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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English guided
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$ 107.95
Glacier Helihike and Flight Experiences in New Zealand
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English guided
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$ 318.19
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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Small group
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$ 99.59
Aoraki Mt Cook Flight Experience with Alpine or Snow Landing
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English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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$ 322.19
Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing
English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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$ 355.65
Tekapo Star Gazing and Hot Pool Experience
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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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$ 133.05
Hotels in Mackenzie District
Peppers Bluewater Resort
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$ 183.33
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
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$ 134.44
Mt Cook Lodge & Motels
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$ 250.42
The Godley Hotel
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$ 132.64
Lakes Edge Lodge
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$ 82.77
Galaxy Boutique Hotel
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$ 276.92
Grand Suites Lake Tekapo
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$ 431.96
Aoraki Court Motel
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$ 268.57
Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge
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$ 215.39
Mountain Chalets Motel
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$ 138.58
Haka House Lake Tekapo
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$ 190.62
$ 192.09
Lake Tekapo Village Motel
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$ 209.10
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
HSU *********
2026-01-25 08:27:46
A very special experience. The helicopter ride is about 8 minutes each way. Remember to bring a sun hat and sunglasses as the sun is strong. Other gloves, pants, jackets, and shoes are available on-site, so you don't need to bring them. Walking around on the ice can also get hot. The guide said we were lucky to have an ice cave to take pictures in.
Klook客路用户
2026-07-13 01:26:38
We were incredibly lucky to have perfect weather — it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Both my child and I were thrilled and had a great time. Our guide Jasper that day was exceptionally attentive and considerate, and we all really liked him. We highly recommend everyone to try the glacier hiking tour.
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.
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