Title: Makarora Travel Guide: Best of Makarora, Otago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Makarora](https://expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Makarora](https://expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Holiday-Rentals.d6351182.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Makarora](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Makarora.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Makarora Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Makarora.d6351182.Car-Hire-Guide)[Makarora Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Makarora.d6351182.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Makarora Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The road into Wild Earth Lodge looking down the Wilkins river valley. Maybe one of my favourite BNB stays ever](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351182/9747d123-92f8-4ba8-a77b-eb4185788a18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The road into Wild Earth Lodge looking down the Wilkins river valley. Maybe one of my favourite BNB stays ever](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351182/9747d123-92f8-4ba8-a77b-eb4185788a18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful Lake Wanaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347622/40f6bded-ead5-41fa-a1ec-c6ec8cb9b5bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Entering Mount Aspiring park. Taking the pass to Haast. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351182/0ff2a205-b9e1-4d4c-b3d8-a86295648104.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blue pools walk just of the SH6.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351182/ded7aabd-1b70-47d9-8ca7-d0f848ef3434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Makarora ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6351182) - Top hotels in Makarora - Top Holiday Rentals in Makarora ![Wonderland Makarora Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41520000/41511900/41511819/e2426a25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wonderland Makarora Lodge 5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road Makarora £80 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees 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! (242 reviews) The staff were lovely. We had to move lodges because of a lighting problem and that did get confusing but all turned out fine in the end. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=41511819&PinnedHotelID=41511819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351182) ![Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48835200/48835150/9a5e0286_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa Makarora OTA £81 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Makarora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attraction Blue Pools is located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews) Beautiful garden and cozy cottage! Lovely to have games and dvds for both adults and kids. And interesting books about the local environment and alpine region. Wish we could have stayed another night. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=48835150&PinnedHotelID=48835150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351182) ![Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37278900/37278832/8a4bfbbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. 9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews) Beautiful home with everything you meed. 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Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Birdsong-Cottage-Nestled-Up-Against-Mt-Aspiring-National-Park-With-Spa.h48835150.Hotel-Information) ![Anglers paradise and great family holiday place](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37278900/37278832/8a4bfbbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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. 9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews) Beautiful home with everything you meed. Great for a family Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) ![Lakefront House - overlooking Lake Hawea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76323100/76323069/e68faf56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakefront House - overlooking Lake Hawea Lake Hawea Otago Stay at this ski holiday home in Lake Hawea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Peter Fraser Park is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Hawea-Hotels-Lakefront-House-Overlooking-Lake-Hawea.h76323069.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Makarora](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6351182&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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