Uncrowded Skiing
Enjoy the slopes without the queues. With four ski fields and plenty of off-piste ski experiences, there’s plenty for everyone.
Off-Mountain Fun
Adventure and fun wherever you look. From snow tubing to ice skating, hot tubs to walking trails, the region boasts an incredible array of off-mountain experiences for everyone.
Dine & Drink
Enjoy delicious food and hot drinks in our eateries, cafes and bars. Roaring log fires, mulled wine – we know winter!
Stay
The Mackenzie has a wide range of places to stay. Find your special place to suit every budget.
Mackenzie’s Best Fireside Eateries
Nothing says winter like a cozy fireplace, a hearty meal and your favourite beverage. We’ve put together a list of our favourite eateries with fireplaces.
8 Ways to Winter Different
Looking for something a little different to add to your winter? Then check out these epic experiences that’ll make your winter one to remember.
8 Ways to Stargaze this Winter
Winter is the best time to stargaze in New Zealand’s largest dark sky reserve with longer, clearer nights and the Milky Way overhead.
11 Winter Must Do’s With The Kids
Whether you’re hitting the slopes for the first time, or keen for some off-mountain fun, the Mackenzie has something for every family.
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.