Things to do in Mackenzie District

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A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.
A lake with mountains in the background, a rocky shoreline, and a small building near the water's edge.
A mountain range with a prominent peak, a turquoise lake, and a road leading towards the mountains.
A lake with mountains in the background and vibrant purple flowers in the foreground.
A winding wooden pathway through a grassy valley with mountains in the background.

Things to do

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Pass for Hot Pools

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools

￥3,690
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
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

￥5,996
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

￥10,148
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

￥11,070
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

￥18,451
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Shared Stargazing Tour

Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

￥11,070
per adult
Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

￥36,440
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

￥35,517
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

￥10,978
per adult
1500050% of travellers recommend
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
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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 ￥18,697 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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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 148 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥86,199 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥55,624 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 ￥11,125 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining

Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥35,057 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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Popular day trips from Mackenzie District

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

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 glacier with a crevasse, snow-covered mountains, and a partly cloudy sky.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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Burkes Pass

A range of snow-covered mountains under a cloudy sky.

Ben Ohau