Ting å gjøre i Mackenzie District

Etter ankomst til stjernekikkingsstedet lot personalet hvert medlem legge seg i en fluktstol og delte ut et tykt teppe (temperaturen var bare noen få grader, veldig kaldt). Den første delen var å se med det blotte øye, der personalet pekte på stjernehimmelen med en astronomisk laserpeker og forklarte astronomisk kunnskap. Etter å ha sett med det blotte øye, brukte vi et astronomisk teleskop 🔭 for å se på stjernene. Det var to teleskoper, og bildene er stort sett tatt med det minste (lite, men veldig kraftig). Vi så Jupiters striper, Melkeveien, et nærbilde av månens milde overflate, og stjernene rundt Sørkorset, blant annet. Det var så rørende at jeg nesten gråt. Å se det live var utallige ganger vakrere enn på bilder, fordi du føler at de lever, at de beveger seg, at de blomstrer ⭐ Underveis ga personalet også alle en kopp varm sjokolade og tok bilder av hvert medlem som et minne. Til slutt samlet vi oss rundt bålet og grillet marshmallows 🍡, og jeg avsluttet stjernekikkingsturen min fullt fornøyd ~ 🤗

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!

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.

The guide to the star gazing was very professional and he explained it very clearly while gazing the stars. We were fortunate that the night sky was very clear where we could see the stars without any cloud blocking. group size: 4 guide: Wilson

En veldig spesiell opplevelse. Helikopterturen tar omtrent 8 minutter hver vei. Husk å ta med solhatt og solbriller, da solen er veldig sterk. Du trenger ikke å ta med hansker, bukser, jakke eller sko, da dette er tilgjengelig på stedet. Det blir også varmt når man går rundt på isen. Guiden sa vi var heldige som hadde en isgrotte vi kunne ta bilder i.

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.

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.

What an incredible experience. Scott is such a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and cheerful. The hike was around 1.5 hour with lots of time stopping for pictures, so it was not as physically demanding as expected. The glacier is truly mesmerising, it is one of the best memories I have made in NZ!

I participated in the Japanese tour and was extremely satisfied. The weather was looking iffy that day, and when I looked up at the sky after dark, it was cloudy, making me worry if the tour would be okay. Fortunately, the sky cleared up just in time for the midnight tour. Choosing the Japanese (my native language) tour was also an excellent decision. Our guide shared fascinating, in-depth knowledge, almost like an astronomy enthusiast, which made observing the New Zealand sky incredibly interesting. The observatory is located high up on a mountain, and it's pitch black with no cell phone lights allowed, so you need to watch your step carefully. However, as long as a normal adult listens to the guide and follows instructions, there shouldn't be any problems. I later learned from an email from the Dark Sky Project that if I had booked directly instead of through an agency, I could have entered a lottery to get a cashback on the participation fee by posting a review on their official site. From now on, I'll consider booking international attractions directly instead of through Klook.