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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  South Island  /  Canterbury Region  /  Mackenzie District

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

    FROM $277 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch
    4.1
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $143 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown
    4.9
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $1,430 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Day Great Southern Island Circle Tour from Christchurch
    4.1
    Duration: 4 days
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    Places to visit in Mackenzie District

    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Hiking Trail, Observatory Lake TekapoTrip planner BEST FOR: Water Body, Church, Nightlife TwizelTrip planner BEST FOR: Water Body, Safari, Outdoor Activity FairlieTrip planner BEST FOR: Wildlife Area, Ski Area, History Museum Burkes PassTrip planner BEST FOR: Antique Store

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    Popular things to do in Mackenzie District

    Hooker Valley Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Hooker Valley Track
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    4.8
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Aoraki/Mt. Cook ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Aoraki/Mt. Cook
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Tekapo
    Water Body
    Lake Tekapo
    Lake Tekapo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Church of the Good Shepherd ©
    Church
    The Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Mackenzie District

    Kea Point Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Kea Point Track
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mueller Hut Route ©
    Hiking Trail
    Mueller Hut Route
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Red Tarns Track
    Hiking Trail
    Red Tarns Track
    Mt. Cook Village
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sealy Tarns Track ©
    Hiking Trail
    Sealy Tarns Track
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Wildlife in Mackenzie District

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

    Trails in Mackenzie District

    Glencoe Walk
    Hiking Trail
    Glencoe Walk
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Governors Bush Walk
    Hiking Trail
    Governors Bush Walk
    Mt. Cook Village
    3.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Mueller Ridge
    Hiking Trail
    Mueller Ridge
    Twizel
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mount John Summit Circuit Track
    Hiking Trail
    Mount John Summit Circuit Track
    Lake Tekapo
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Mackenzie District

    Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
    Water Body
    Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks
    Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Ruataniwha ©
    Water Body
    Lake Ruataniwha
    Twizel
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Ohau ©
    Water Body
    Lake Ohau
    Twizel
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Alexandrina ©
    Water Body
    Lake Alexandrina
    Lake Tekapo
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Winter Sports in Mackenzie District

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

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