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Mackenzie Country
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Oceania : New Zealand : South Island : Canterbury : Mackenzie Country
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The Mackenzie Country is a region at the edge of the Southern Alps in the South Island of New Zealand.
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[edit] Get in
NZ State Highway 8 is the main road in and out of the Mackenzie Country.
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The Southern Alps provide a magnificent backdrop to the Mackenzie Country. There are many lakes in the region, with Lake Tekapo (right on the main highway) being very beautiful. The jagged snow-capped peak of Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand, can be seen (with a bit of hiking) in Mount Cook National Park.
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There are many outdoor activities in the region, including:
- Hiking in Mount Cook National Park
- Ski/snowboard at some of the small fields like Ohau
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[edit] Stay safe
[edit] Get out
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