Best things to do in Mackenzie District
Recommended activities in Mackenzie District
Tours & day trips
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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
9.6/10
156 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 61 reviews
10/10
61 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.4/10
21 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 125 reviews
10/10
125 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.2 out of 10 with 52 reviews
9.2/10
52 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
9.8 out of 10 with 123 reviews
9.8/10
123 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Tours from Mount Cook
Activity duration is 5 hours and 20 minutes
5h 20m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 39 activitiesFranz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
9.6/10
156 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
9.8 out of 10 with 123 reviews
9.8/10
123 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
World in a day
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
9.6 out of 10 with 135 reviews
9.6/10
135 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Cook Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose...
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
9.6 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.6/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane
Activity duration is 1 hour and 5 minutes
1h 5m
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
9.6 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.6/10
50 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 13 activitiesFranz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
9.6/10
156 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tekapo to Mt. Cook National Park Day Tour with Driver
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Franz Josef Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour (Single Quad)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 29 reviews
10/10
29 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt Hay Off-Road Expedition
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Aoraki Mount Cook: 10hrs or 7hrs Tour From Timaru
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: Mt Hay Station Sheep Mustering Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo Guided 4x4 Tours (Small Group, Carbon Positive)
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 6 activitiesSilver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.2 out of 10 with 52 reviews
9.2/10
52 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Twizel Stargazing Experience with a Guide (Carbon Positive)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8.6/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 5 activitiesMount Cook, Lake Pukaki: Billion Star Dining
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: 90-minute Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.6/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 49 reviews
9.8/10
49 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: Crater Stargazing at Cowan's Observatory
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
