Info

Make sure you have all the info you need for your trip to Mackenzie

From the best time of year to visit, to how to get here, read up on all the information you need to make your trip to Mackenzie safe and enjoyable.

Getting here & around

Seasons & climate

Responsible camping

Driver safety information

Visitor Information Centres

Visit our Mackenzie Region information centres where you’ll find friendly and knowledgeable locals. Staff can book all your holiday arrangements from accommodation to activities, transport and they’ll even recommend the best places to dine and shop.

Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park Department of Conservation Visitor Centre

1 Larch Grove, Aoraki / Mount Cook Village
+64 3 435 1186
​mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz
Open daily

• October – April: 8.30am – 5.00pm
• May – September: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Heartlands Fairlie Resource and Information Centre

67 Main Street, Fairlie
+64 3 685 8496
fairlie@heartlandservices.govt.nz
Opening hours

• Monday – Friday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Kiwi Treasures & Information Centre

Lake Tekapo Village, State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
+64 3 680 6686
kiwitreasurestekapo@gmail.com

Tekapo Springs Information Centre

Lake Tekapo Village, State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo
+64 3 680 6579
infocenter@tekaposprings.co.nz

Twizel Information Centre

Mackenzie District Council, Market Place, Twizel
+64 3 435 3124
twizelinfo@gmail.com