Canterbury & Mackenzie

Lake Tekapo's alpine setting, Kaikoura's marine coast and the night skies of the Mackenzie Basin.

14 things to do

Lake Tekapo township along the blue lake, with dry open land and mountains behind, viewed from Mount John. — Regional view
Lake Tekapo (Township)
Photo: Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany / CC BY 3.0 / Details

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

Methven

Caves & thermalPaid experience

High Country Salmon fish feeding

Twizel

Food & islandsFree entry

Admission notes

Free refers to general entry or the named self-guided visit, not a whole day's costs. Transport, parking and extras may be additional. Check admission where residency or ticket choices differ.

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Plan your visit

The coast and Mackenzie Basin are different parts of a large region. Group nearby sights together and protect time for weather-dependent experiences instead of connecting them with an overfull day.

Confirm opening times, admission, accessibility and booking requirements directly. Experiences are suggestions, not live availability.

Local visitor information

Sources reviewed 2026-10-08. Conditions and services can change.

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