Things to do in Mackenzie District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience

Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience

€95
per adult
Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

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

€33
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience

€60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience
Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience

€30
per adult
Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

€55
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

€193
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

€198
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

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

€243
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

€113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, 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 €101 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 €466 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 €300 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 €60 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 €189 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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A lake with purple flowers in the foreground, a turquoise sea, and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Lake Tekapo

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park