ANZAC Day Service
Wednesday 25th April, 10am, Fairlie Primary School
The Lake Tekapo Run
Saturday 21st April, Lake Tekapo Regional Park
Choose a 5km, 10km or 15km forset run. Or the major- 23km..........more info
Irishmen's Creek Vintage Car Rally
Saturday 2nd June, Mackenzie District
The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand runs an annual car rally................ more info
Fairlie
Fairlie is the eastern gateway to the Mackenzie Country
Fairlie provides an almost surreal contrast from its rich, green rolling hills and pastures as they respectfully submit to the grand, open, shimmering upland. An outdoor lover's paradise, enjoy a round of golf, lake and river fishing, hunting, farm tours, hiking and fantastic skiing in the winter. more info>>
Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo has the clearest, darkest and most spectacular night sky in New Zealand...
and an amazing turquoise blue lake. The world famous Church of the Good Shepherd offers awe-inspiring views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps through its altar window. Enjoy scenic flights, hot pools, hiking, stargazing, proposed starlight reserve, horse trekking, winter skiing & skating more info>>
Aoraki Mt Cook
At 3754 metres, New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook, is certainly dazzling
The alpine village of Mount Cook provides a host of accommodation and is a stepping stone to numerous activities from thrilling scenic flights to leisurely hikes, glacier boat tours, superb fly fishing and 4WD adventures more info>>
Twizel
The springboard for any holiday with easy access to majestic Aoraki Mount Cook
Twizel is just 20 minutes from 5 boating and leisure lakes, including a world class rowing course. Outdoor options include helibiking, skydiving, kayaking, golf, Lord of the Rings tours, flyfishing & Kaki Black Stilt tours more info>>
Thr Alps 2 Ocean Cycleway is currently under conctruction. Check it out at
http://www.nzcycletrail.com/alps-2-ocean-cycle-trail
The Lake Pukaki Visitor Information Centre is now officially closed . Any enquiries will now need to be directed to the Lake Tekapo i-SITE Visitor Centre. Phone 03 680 6579 or email laketekapo@mtcook.org.nz
The Aoraki Mount Cook Mackenzie region is situated in the centre of New Zealand's majestic South Island.
The region is renowned for its incredibly clear starry nights, brilliant sunny days, remarkable turquoise blue lakes, valleys of emerald green and snow-capped mountains.
