What to do in Mackenzie District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Pass for Hot Pools

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools

£17
per adult
Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

£28
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Picture 8 for Activity Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

£56
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience
The Milky Way

Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

£56
per adult
Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
Approx 10 minute snow landing included

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

£169
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

£211
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

£394
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

£280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

£170
per adult
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £85 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £391 per adult
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £391 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Lake Tekapo: Glaciers, Mountains, and Landscapes Scenic Tour

Lake Tekapo: Glaciers, Mountains, and Landscapes Scenic Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £178 per adult
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History & culture

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Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 52 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £50 per adult
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What to do in Mackenzie District

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Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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Day trip destinations from Mackenzie District

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Mount Cook

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Glentanner

A lake with purple flowers in the foreground, a turquoise sea, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Lake Tekapo

A coastal area with boats docked at a pier, a small building, and mountains in the background.

Twizel

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks and a calm blue lake in the foreground.

Pukaki

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky.

Fairlie

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

A rural landscape with a winding road, a small house, and leafless trees.

Albury