Welcome to the Mackenzie Region
Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s majestic South Island, you will find the Mackenzie Region. The region is renowned for its incredibly
clear starry nights, brilliant sunny days, remarkable turquoise lakes, wide-open golden grasslands, valleys of emerald green and snow-capped mountains.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Tasman Glacier
International Dark Sky Reserve
Burkes Pass
Twizel
Lake Tekapo
The Mackenzie Region
Things To Do
Whether you are looking for a relaxing walk in native forest, a more demanding hike or trek into alpine wilderness, or a quiet place to sit
and enjoy the view, the Mackenzie Region has it all.
Glacier Adventures
Stargazing
Ski & Snow
Scenic Flights
Family Fun
Walking & Hiking
Dine & Drink
Boating
Weddings in Mackenzie
Local Tips
Read all about our local tips on activities, events, locations and much more!
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Accommodation
The Mackenzie offers too much to see in one day, so stay a while and explore.
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Weddings
The landscape and serenity of the Mackenzie Region lends itself to special weddings.
LEARN MOREEvents
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Hops 'n' Hooves
Twizel Events Centre
Sat 2 Jun 2018 6:00 pm
Here is your chance to sample the finest of craft beers and wine, along with mouth-watering food gathered from in and around the Mackenzie High Country, as well as some speciality provides invited from further afield. ... Read More
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Cadbury Dairy Milk - Share the Taste Road Trip
Twizel
Wed 27 Jun 2018 2:00 pm
New Zealanders live busy lives, so Cadbury wants to bring Kiwis together across the country to share a moment with someone they care about. The Cadbury team will spend six weeks road tripping throughout the country ... Read More
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Cadbury Dairy Milk - Share the Taste Road Trip
Lake Tekapo Tavern
Wed 27 Jun 2018 9:00 am
New Zealanders live busy lives, so Cadbury wants to bring Kiwis together across the country to share a moment with someone they care about. The Cadbury team will spend six weeks road tripping throughout the country ... Read More
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Seed
Twizel Events Centre
Sat 21 Jul 2018 7:30 pm
Seed of contentment or chaos? Winning play tours with AOTNZ 4 July - 4 Aug 2018. IVF isn’t fool proof and IUDs aren’t failsafe. iPhones come with ovulation apps and being married doesn’t mean you have to ... Read More
