Mackenzie District

Canterbury

South Island showing bird life
South Island which includes cafe lifestyle, street scenes and outdoor eating
South Island showing aircraft
South Island showing a river or creek
South Island showing mist or fog and a lake or waterhole

Popular cities in Mackenzie District

Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook
Known for Mountains, Bars and Small town
Explore quaint Mount Cook: its mountain views, hiking, kayaking, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mount Cook National Park
  • Aoraki / Mount Cook
  • Hooker Valley Track
Lake Tekapo which includes mountains, a lake or waterhole and wildflowers
Lake Tekapo
Known for Lakes, Churches and Small town
Take in awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains by day and dazzling stars by night at the township on the edge of this magnificent glacial lake.

Reasons to visit

  • Tekapo Springs
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Sheepdog Statue
Roundhill Ski Area featuring landscape views and snow
Tekapo
Explore attractions like Mount John Observatory and Lake Tekapo as you discover things to see and do in Tekapo.

Reasons to visit

  • Mount John Observatory
  • Roundhill Ski Area
Lake Pukaki showing mountains, a lake or waterhole and snow
Pukaki
Known for Lakes, Scenery and Friendly people
Pukaki is calling! Discover its lake views, stargazing, food, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Pukaki Information Center
Twizel showing a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbor
Twizel
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Walking
Base yourself at this convenient South Island stopover town to take a scenic flight over a glacier, see movie-set landscapes and get active in alpine wonderlands.
Fairlie
Fairlie
Known for Friendly people, Lakes and Small town
Explore relaxing Fairlie: its lake views, snowboarding, mountain views, and more!