Mackenzie Country
This part of Canterbury is blessed with some amazing lakes with beautiful scenery on the background; Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Tekapo is a township nesting on the edge of the turquoise waters of the glacial Lake Tekapo. Twizel is another town in this beautiful area.
Outdoor
Aerial sight seeing
It is possible to book a sight seeing tour above Mackenzie Country. You can also book tours which go to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park.
Bird watching
The lakes and rivers of Mackenzie Country are very popular under birds, including the rare black silt. You can book a bird watch tour, but can also do it on your own.
Fishing
Most of the lakes and rivers in Mackenzie Country are perfect for catching some fish. Fore more information you can go to a DOC.
Mountainbiking
There are some nice mountainbikespots in this area, but the most exciting thing to do concerning mountianbiking is to go downhill, with a helicopter bringing you uphill.
Tramping
There are some popular walks to Mount John's summit. Other walks are to McGregor Lakes, in Lake Ohau and in Ohau Forests. For more information please ask an employee of a DOC or a visitor centre in the area.
There are also possibilities to book a trekking tour, for more information about this, please inquire at the companies in concern in Twizel or Tekapo.
Skiing and snowboarding
Mackenzie Country has excellent ski- and snowboard slopes. Cross country skiing and downhill skiing are options as well. Some of the ski areas in Mackenzie Country are: Mount Dobson, Fox Peak and Round Hill.
Culture and Entertainment
Cultural buildings and places
Church of the Good Sheperd
This church is built in 1945. It lies on the shore of Lake Tekapo.
Statue of a Collie Dog
This is a remembrance of all collie dogs helping Mackenzie Country's sheep industry to develop. This statue is standing near the Church of the Good Sheperd (sea above)