Council provides, maintains and services public toilets across the district. We are grateful to central government who have contributed funds to enable construction of some of these essential facilities.
Public Toilets in the Mackenzie District
| Location | Map location (Google Maps) |
|---|---|
| Fairlie: 63 Main Street | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Burkes Pass: 2114 Tekapo-Fairlie Highway | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Lake Tekapo: Hamilton Drive | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Lake Tekapo: 24 Pioneer Drive | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Lake Tekapo: Carpark on Motuariki Lane | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Punatahu Campsite (The Pines) freedom camping area NOTE: this is a 'long drop' facility | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Lake Pukaki | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Pukaki Canal Road NOTE: this is a 'long drop' facility | Location (opens in Google maps) |
| Twizel: Market Place | Location (opens in Google maps) |
Toilets are cleaned two or three times a day (depending on their location and the time of year) by contractors and so most problems will be resolved quickly. However if you want to let us know about an issue with one of our public toilets you can do so by logging in to MyMDC or by completing the online form here.
Mackenzie is small district which attracts many visitors, and the cost of maintaining toilets is a considerable burden to our small ratepayer base. To offset this, we charge a small amount to use toilet facilities at some of our busier tourist locations. Details of current charges can be found below.
Elsewhere, donations are welcome, and you will find a QR code on the toilet building which will take you to our donation website. Thank you for your support and understanding.
Fees for pay toilets
Pukaki Toilets
| Fees 2026/27 | |
|---|---|
| Single use paid electronically | $1.50 |
| Single use paid using cash | $2.00 |
Tekapo - Hamilton Drive Toilets
| Fees 2026/27 | |
|---|---|
| Single use paid electronically | $1.50 |
| Single use paid using cash | $2.00 |
Tekapo - Footbridge Toilets
| Fees 2026/27 | |
|---|---|
| Single use paid electronically | $1.50 |
| Single use paid using cash | $2.00 |