Makara Beach Holidays
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Your Makara Beach Holiday
Book a tailored Makara Beach holiday package that includes only the things you need and nothing you don't. Good for shopping, golfing and distilleries and craft breweries, consider staying in the neighbourhood of Petone. A trip to Makara Beach is an ideal opportunity to sightsee. Be sure to visit renowned attractions like Cuba Street Mall, Te Papa and Courtenay Place. Expedia can help you escape the everyday. Tailor your holiday to Makara Beach to match your travel style, whatever that may look like.
Makara Beach Essential Information
Language | English |
|---|---|
Currency | New Zealand dollars |
Closest Airport | Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) |
Max Temp Winter | 13ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 18ºC |
Top Sights | Te Papa, Wellington Zoo and Oriental Bay Beach |
Top hotels in Makara Beach
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Room was very clean, bed comfortable, nice bathroom with long large shower. Room had a nice view. Staff were very warm, kind and helpful. Parking on site. Buffet breakfast was good with a selection of hot and cold, sweet and savoury. Easy access to town through lift exiting onto Lambton quay."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
"Clean and modern. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Loved it there, staff brilliant and nothing was to much. So, so nice and considerate."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
What to do in Makara Beach
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
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* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.
