Title: Things to Do in Mackenzie District in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Mackenzie District ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mackenzie District Types of activities [Mackenzie District Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Mackenzie-District.dx553248635975750749) ![View on picturesque Lake Tekapo with its special blue color. Lake Tekapo is on the South Island of New Zealand, the Mackenzie district, Canterbury Region. Visible is the Church of the Good Shepherd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975750749/3b7fad45-ed14-4564-817b-17e3b449248c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View on picturesque Lake Tekapo with its special blue color. Lake Tekapo is on the South Island of New Zealand, the Mackenzie district, Canterbury Region. Visible is the Church of the Good Shepherd.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975750749/3b7fad45-ed14-4564-817b-17e3b449248c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pretty much right out in front of YHA Hostel. Great panoramic shot of Lake Tekapo. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975750749/79a65664-5104-44a2-8b62-960d95e69e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This tiny campsite is at the end of a gravel road just past the Mt John observatory. Right on a little lake between Lake Tekapu and Lake Alexandra. If you do not want to fork over the $140 for an observatory tour, camp here for amazing views of the Southern Sky. Note: no running water and BYOTP ( bring your own toilet paper)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975750749/1b69ef20-097a-4459-8468-a054fc754c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![While this stunning lake deserves more time to explore, if you're hurrying through, the bus between Queenstown and Christchurch stops here for about half an hour, giving you plenty of time to wander down to the shore and snap some pics. A brief stop, but an unforgettable one.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975750749/ae970f79-d2e3-4e33-b953-72d370f38b35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Mackenzie District ### Tours & day trips [See all 98 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/23e2d6a1-e451-4d83-a112-7b1c7d287af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h 7.8/10 43 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/49e67c50-5b32-428b-96e4-9c4df080d46b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48201909/2028f929-f840-495a-b615-c156173771a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience 1h 30m 10/10 102 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-stargazing-experience.a48201909.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44622207/9646b61c-1eb3-494f-90a7-17e33dfd19d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience 1h 45m 9.6/10 30 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-mount-john-observatory-stargazing-tour.a44622207.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50138640/72aafc9b-1518-436e-afed-4236fe138562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo: Single Day Multiple Entry Pass for Hot Pools 8.6/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-single-day-pass-for-hot-pools.a50138640.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $484 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49196747/dd19d97a-77d5-41cf-92b5-00dd45450fb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars 1h 30m 8.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tekapo-star-gazing-tour.a49196747.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647611/d4622245-502a-42d0-85d4-e9985f79854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min 1h 30m 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $386 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing.a2647611.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Nature Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3245162/ec15478b-6667-45d9-b103-fd04e02bcd48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Nature Tour 3h 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-nature-tour.a3245162.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Day Tours from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393905/cc6f7a5a-d732-4269-9cab-4bd30139f40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Tours from Mount Cook 5h 20m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-tours-from-mount-cook.a1393905.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 43 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $484 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647611/d4622245-502a-42d0-85d4-e9985f79854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min 1h 30m 9.6/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $386 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-discovery-3-glaciers-with-snow-landing.a2647611.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301592/946f1192-8ca7-4884-abdb-1057db1f69f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour 45m 9/10 27 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $339 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/45-minute-mount-cook-ski-plane-and-helicopter-combo-tour.a1301592.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48910292/c4622cec-d26d-4f5a-946e-32aa654cfb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight 35m 9.6/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $295 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fox-and-franz-twin-glacier-helicopter-flight-from-franz-josef.a48910292.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44870652/a444798c-12fc-4db7-8c77-a45d33cfa253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins 1h 10/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $505 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-cook-supreme-4-glaciers-with-2-snow-landings-60mins.a44870652.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![World in a day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178418/83561385-6a48-4908-af6f-e46dc70d75bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### World in a day 5h Free cancellation available $3,515 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44446117/46e8f466-39bd-4c76-9a1d-8edf18499653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing 25m 9.8/10 105 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $229 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-1-glacier-with-snow-landing-25min.a44446117.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301591/a8f10fa4-553d-4c5b-8cc3-df2d338fc002.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook 45m 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $400 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/45-minute-glacier-highlights-helicopter-tour-from-mount-cook.a1301591.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/363530/b48788db-ab83-4e39-8f8f-199b3350681e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing 40m 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $389 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mountains-high-helicopter-flight-snow-landing.a363530.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48909112/5df46e4a-75e4-4251-a0a0-11a137b29b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing 25m 10/10 46 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $234 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-helicopter-flight-with-snow-landing.a48909112.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/3e90a928-b974-448e-9a01-94c3020de02b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h 9.6/10 130 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $484 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51232822/3f56f25f-81d4-4d2e-96b2-be3cf1e3b637.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Town: Off- Road Adventure Quad Bike Tour 2h 10/10 16 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-town-off-road-adventure-quad-bike-tour.a51232822.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44510979/d715ee0d-27f1-489f-b0e4-f391a8892d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk 3h 10/10 46 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-franz-josef-glacier-lookout-guided-walk.a44510979.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic 4WD Cass Valley Wilderness Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46253822/b920c84a-9a54-41e5-8401-a7c2c712fc1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Scenic 4WD Cass Valley Wilderness Tour 3h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-scenic-4wd-cass-valley-wilderness-tour.a46253822.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50799041/79bbd79e-1771-495d-8a3b-d461b479d205.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour 3h Free cancellation available $207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/minecraft-lake-tekapo-new-zealand-tour.a50799041.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50043587/92b0a089-7cdf-4355-b155-cd6da708ebfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Ultimate Stargazing Experience 2h Free cancellation available $118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-ultimate-stargazing-experience.a50043587.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4888291/20b96dbf-0484-4286-9cd7-1e3aed79d731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer 8h 9.6/10 88 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $828 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-2-5-hour-glacier-hike-with-helicopter-transfer.a4888291.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44539822/18666619-dc80-4976-ab44-36dbf838e743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef: Half-Day Guided Tour to Okarito 4h Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-half-day-guided-tour-to-okarito.a44539822.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49269478/b2186218-73bb-4010-8c4b-98712bce0cd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo 2h Free cancellation available $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hours-fishing-in-lake-tekapo.a49269478.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo Scenic Wilderness Cass Valley Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2152828/185cc4e2-34d8-4dbd-8a8a-3b38d34f8c9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo Scenic Wilderness Cass Valley Tour 3h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $219 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/outstanding-alpine-river-scenic-4wd-tour-lake-tekapo.a2152828.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![World in a day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178418/83561385-6a48-4908-af6f-e46dc70d75bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### World in a day 5h Free cancellation available $3,515 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394655/b2a38fec-ad07-4857-aea5-4769ce23d6d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose... 20m 9.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $207 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-and-snow-landing-allow-20-minutes-departs-franz-josef.a1394655.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50717021/ee664287-ea71-40dd-91f1-6ea5e7b7a49f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch 8h Free cancellation available $202 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lake-tekapo-and-aoraki-mount-cook.a50717021.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704373/0eb7baa3-5609-4804-b191-30cd0f75cd40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins 1h 30m Free cancellation available $1,455 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-shackleton-glacier-whiskey-flight-50mins.a46704373.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Mt Cook Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178061/eacf1bcb-c8b2-4321-9e41-f3f39339a8fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt Cook Experience 4h Free cancellation available $3,948 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/mt-cook-experience.a3178061.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2672671/e6bb54ed-3d8a-482c-b1ec-b195388f9685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch 12h $1,366 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-mt-cook-from-christchurch.a2672671.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46625806/fbf715c0-9044-4b04-b98c-a9c606dd55db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Flight: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $1,766 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-flight-4-glaciers-with-2-snow-landings-60mins.a46625806.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46704497/6d8640a5-248c-4995-b060-17a991ea9fa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins 1h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $1,006 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-flight-2-glaciers-snow-landing-franz-josef-35mins.a46704497.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46602032/6d9e8c89-4990-4e2a-9fe2-eaed14532eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing 1h 15m Free cancellation available $802 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/25mins-private-helicopter-flight-in-franz-josef-with-snow-landing.a46602032.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50704521/d7853aa7-ec8d-453a-8821-c2e4c8a85cf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook 13h Free cancellation available $353 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/christchurch-to-queenstown-one-way-tour-via-lake-tekapo-mt-cook.a50704521.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49151662/49e67c50-5b32-428b-96e4-9c4df080d46b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo 1h 15m 9.2/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/silver-river-stargazing-experience-in-lake-tekapo.a49151662.activity-details?&rid=553248635975750749&location=Mackenzie+District&swp=off) ![Stargazing Experience at Cowan's 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Mackenzie District ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2390/aad18e3f-97c5-4f0a-921c-6e8bd9bb204a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook ![NZ Mt Cook Valley tasman pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7524/d211fc5a-0961-424f-a44d-178ba49bfe9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glentanner ![Lake Tekapo which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55352/9626f0bc-adb8-4e57-beb7-ed13002647f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Tekapo ![Twizel showing a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6025811/828e9bc3-a148-436a-a16e-c8e26a8ab5e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Twizel ![Sealy Tarns Track view, Aoraki, Mount Cook, New Zealand, NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139476/be6d48fa-58b0-4c80-b198-3266ee4ed705.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook Village ![Lake Pukaki showing mountains, a lake or waterhole and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113036/c7b687e1-785a-440a-97c0-fc9d3175f575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pukaki ![In the mountains of New Zealand, it's just breath-taking!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344455/bf60ec11-8b4c-4eef-a913-ad572feb538a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peel Forest ![Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Shutterstock ID 288251813, Purchase Order: SP-1779, Order Number: SP-1779 Destination campaign with AMEX, Client/Licensee: Expedia.com, Other: Eunice Seo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351337/c839af62-16e5-4881-a127-f8c415bf5844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westland Tai Poutini National Park ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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