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Incredible Experiences

The Mackenzie Region boasts New Zealand’s highest mountain, longest glacier, and the largest dark…

Elite Escapes

The Mackenzie has a fantastic range of places to stay. Enjoy luxury lodges, glass-covered stargaz…

8 Ways to Stargaze this Spring

The Mackenzie is home to New Zealand’s largest dark sky reserve at 4,367 sq km, covering Twizel, …

Beverages With A View

The Mackenzie Region offers an array of scenic spots perfect for enjoying a beverage while soakin…

Mackenzie’s Best Fireside Eateries

Nothing says winter like a cozy fireplace, a hearty meal and your favourite beverage. The Mackenz…

8 Ways to Stargaze this Winter

The Mackenzie is world famous for its illustrious night skies but did you know winter is the best…

8 Ways to Winter Different

Looking for something a little different this winter? The Mackenzie Region is home to four uncrow…

Fairlie Cycling

A selection of cycle trails in and around Fairlie.

Twizel Cycling

A selection of cycle trails in and around Twizel.

Lake Tekapo Cycling

A selection of cycle trails in and around Lake Tekapo.

6 Great Autumn Spots In The Mackenzie

Autumn – crisp air, clear skies ringed by snow-capped mountains and an abundance of gorgeous colo…

11 Winter Must Do’s with the Kids

There’s no time like snow time to visit the Mackenzie! The region transforms into a magical winte…

Ways to Play In The Mackenzie This Summer

The long hot days of the Mackenzie create the perfect summer getaway. Whether you’re after an …

6 Great Farmstays In The Mackenzie

Staying on a farm is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the rural lifestyle – fresh air,…

6 Great Swimming Spots In The Mackenzie

The Mackenzie Region is blessed with many great places to swim – it would be impossible to list t…

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We can’t wait to welcome you to the Legendary Mackenzie! Step into the great wide open and discover NZ’s highest mountains, longest glaciers, vivid turquoise lakes, golden grasslands and clearest starry skies. Take a scenic flight into the mountains and land on glaciers; enjoy the night sky within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve; explore the amazingly beautiful landscape by cycling, walking, kayaking, swimming, skiing and more.


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