Saker att göra i Mackenzie District

En mycket speciell upplevelse. Helikopterturen tar cirka 8 minuter enkel väg. Kom ihåg att ta med solhatt och solglasögon eftersom solen är stark. Handskar, byxor, jacka och skor finns på plats, så du behöver inte ta med dem. Det blir varmt även när man går runt på isen. Guiden sa att vi hade tur som fick se en isgrotta att fotografera.

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!

När vi kom fram till stjärnskådningsplatsen lät personalen alla lägga sig i solstolar och delade ut en tjock filt (temperaturen var bara några grader, det var väldigt kallt). Den första delen var att titta med blotta ögat, medan personalen pekade mot stjärnhimlen med en astronomisk laserpekare och förklarade astronomiska fakta för oss. Efter att ha tittat med blotta ögat använde vi astronomiska teleskop 🔭 för att titta på stjärnorna. Det fanns två teleskop, och de flesta bilderna är tagna med det mindre (litet, men väldigt kraftfullt). Vi såg Jupiters ränder, Vintergatans stjärnhav, en mjuk närbild av månen, och stjärnorna runt Södra korset, med mera. Det var så rörande att jag ville gråta. Att se det på plats var otaliga gånger vackrare än på bilder, för man känner att de lever, att de rör sig och blommar ⭐ Under tiden bjöd personalen också alla på en kopp varm choklad och tog bilder av varje deltagare som minne. Till sist samlades vi runt en brasa och rostade marshmallows 🍡, och min stjärnskådningsresa avslutades nöjd och belåten. 🤗

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.

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