What to do in Mackenzie District

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

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

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

AU$54
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

AU$317
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

AU$91
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
Lake Tekapo: Single Day Pass for Hot Pools

Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools
Picture 1 for Activity Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience

Lake Tekapo: 90-minute Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience

AU$155
per adult
Lake Tekapo: 90-minute Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
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Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

AU$537
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

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

AU$406
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

AU$325
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

AU$714
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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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 AU$166 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 AU$764 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 AU$493 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 AU$99 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 AU$311 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

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Lake Tekapo

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Twizel

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

Pukaki

A mountain range with snow-capped peaks, a turquoise lake, and dense green forest.

Peel Forest

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park

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Burkes Pass