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Mackenzie District

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Bodies of Water · Churches · Hiking Trails
With some of the most stunning peaks in the country, Mackenzie District boasts great views and pristine slopes to its visitors. Where the alpine mountains meet the ocean, you will find glaciers and snowfields, while farther inland stretch extensive plains ideal for horse trekking and stargazing. If your trip to Mackenzie District falls in warm weather, head to the lakes and rivers for fishing trips and water sports. Scenic flights make a superb way of getting a fresh perspective on the vast region. With the Inspirock world travel planner, Mackenzie District and other destinations across the globe can be made central to your personalized travel plans.
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Top Mackenzie District tours

Mt Cook Small Group Adventure Tour from Queenstown or Cromwell BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $139
4.9
Duration: 12 hours
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4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $1,357
4.3
Duration: 4 days
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Aoraki-Mt Cook Tasman Glacier & Alpine Centre scenic day tour from Christchurch BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $292
4.8
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
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Places to visit in Mackenzie District

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory Lake Tekapo BEST FOR: Water Body, Church, Nightlife Twizel BEST FOR: Water Body, Safari, Outdoor Activity Fairlie BEST FOR: Wildlife Area, Ski Area, History Museum Burkes Pass BEST FOR: Antique Store
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Popular things to do in Mackenzie District

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Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Hooker Valley Track
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.9
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Aoraki/Mt. Cook
Mt. Cook Village
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Mt. Cook Village
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Mackenzie District

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Mueller Hut Route
Mt. Cook Village
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Sealy Tarns Track
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.9
Duration: 3 hours
Red Tarns Track
Mt. Cook Village
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kea Point Track
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Wildlife in Mackenzie District

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Glacier Explorers
Mt. Cook Village
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Gem Alpaca Stud
Fairlie
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
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Photo Safaris Queenstown New Zealand
Twizel
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
Lake Tekapo
3.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Trails in Mackenzie District

Governors Bush Walk
Mt. Cook Village
3.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Glencoe Walk
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes
Mount John Summit Circuit Track
Lake Tekapo
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mueller Ridge
Twizel
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Mackenzie District

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Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Lake Ruataniwha
Twizel
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Lake Ohau
Twizel
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Lake Alexandrina
Lake Tekapo
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Winter Sports in Mackenzie District

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Ski The Tasman
Mt. Cook Village
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Roundhill Ski Area
Lake Tekapo
4.6
Duration: 8 hours
Mount Dobson Ski Area
Fairlie
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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