Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
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Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie Itinerary Features
| A bit of a thrill | |
| Heli-hiking. Helicopter to a site high on the Lieberg Range at the edge of Mt Cook National Park, and then hike out - with the help of an experienced guide | |
| Heli-biking - helicopter up the mountain, and moutain-bike down ... YeeeeeeHaaaaa!! | |
| Must See! | |
| Lake Tekapo | |
| The Church of the Good Shepherd - probably the most photographed church in New Zealand | |
| Lake Pukaki lookout - superb views across the deep turquoise waters to Aoraki/Mt Cook beyond | |
| The high-altitude salmon farm at Mt Cook (Mt Cook Salmon) | |
| The world's rarest wading bird - The Kaki Black Stilt | |
| A personalised 4WD tour with an experienced guide - Discovery Tours | |
| Must Do! | |
| Hike in Mount Cook National Park - a World Heritage area | |
| Star gazing from the Mt John Observatory with Earth & Sky - the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere give you an unmatched view of the stars | |
| A scenic flight over twelve major glaciers with Air Safaris | |
| A 'snow-landing' flight high in the mountains with The Helicopter Line | |
| Explore the glacial icebergs by boat with Glacier Explorers and Glacier Sea Kayaking | |
| Land on the mighty Tasman Glacier with Mt Cook Ski Planes | |
| Off the Beaten Track | |
| Wilderness heli-skiing. Ski the Lieberg or Malte Brun ranges, or the Tasman Glacier with the help of a professional guide with Alpine Guides and Ski the Tasman | |
| Eat, Drink and Be Merry | |
| Stop at The Farm Barn, just before you reach Fairlie | |
| Kohan Japanese restaurant at Lake Tekapo | |
| Great burgers and atmosphere at the Old Mountaineer's Cafe and Bar | |
| For a touch of contemporary cuisine visit Poppies Cafe in Twizel | |
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Shawty's in Twizel and Pepe's at Lake Tekapo for mouth-watering pizzas |
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| City-style Coffee & Eat cafe in Fairlie and the Astro cafe at Mt John | |
