Makarora Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A gravel road leading through a valley with mountains in the background and a cloudy sky.
A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.
A snow-capped mountain range with a small building in a field.
A clear turquoise river surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush greenery.
A clear turquoise river surrounded by rocky cliffs and dense green forest.
Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 out of 5
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road Makarora
Stay at this lodge in Makarora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a garden. Popular attraction Blue Pools is located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (266 reviews)
"Wonderful Makarora Lodge - how can it be called wonderful? Do not stay here! Arrived April 27, 2028 approx 5:30 pm for a one night stay. Staff gone, picked up the two folded papers w/keys from reception area showing # of two chalets. Nothing has been done to the inside of the chalets for many many ..."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Wonderland Makarora Lodge
Anglers paradise and great family holiday place

Anglers paradise and great family holiday place

Wanaka Southern Lakes
Stay at this holiday home in Makarora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
Anglers paradise and great family holiday place
The Camp - Lake Hawea

The Camp - Lake Hawea

3.5 out of 5
1208 Makarora-Hawea Road State Highway 6 Lake Hawea
The price is NZ$117 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$117
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Lake Hawea. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (381 reviews)
"The cabin had everything you needed. Very relaxing."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

The Camp - Lake Hawea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Anglers paradise and great family holiday place

Anglers paradise and great family holiday place

Wanaka Southern Lakes
Stay at this holiday home in Makarora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
Anglers paradise and great family holiday place
Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin

Lake Hawea OTA
Stay at this cabin in Lake Hawea. Enjoy a garden and patios. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
"First impressions as we parked beside their house was of disorder and we became abit unsure as to what we had booked.The unit was cold but neat and tidy.It could have benefited from a floor rug over the cold flooring., and a proper door mat at the entrance rather than a bath mat.A set of steps on ..."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin
Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea

Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea

Lake Hawea Lake Hawea
Stay at this holiday home in John Creek. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"Beautiful house overlooking the lake from the kitchen window! We loved our stay here - being able to walk to the lake was magic."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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