Mackenzie Region

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Art, Culture & Heritage

The Mackenzie is full of creativity, home to a wide range of artists, photographers, designers and more.

Galleries can be found throughout the region, including Fairlie, Kimbell and Lake Tekapo, with more open by appointment only, showcasing a wide range of local and NZ artists.

There are museums in Fairlie and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

Learn about Māori astronomy & culture with a visit to Dark Sky Project’s indoor multi-media experience.

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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.

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