Title: Things to Do in Makarora in 2026 | Expedia.com [Makarora Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Makarora.dx6351182)[Hotels in Makarora](https://expedia.com/Makarora-Hotels.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Makarora](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Makarora.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Makarora](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Makarora.d6351182.Car-Rental-Guide)[Makarora Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Makarora.d6351182.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Makarora ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Makarora Types of activities [Makarora Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Makarora.dx6351182) ![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) ### Makarora Attractions Learn what makes Makarora tick with some of the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6351182&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6351182) ## Recommended things to do in Makarora | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details): $340 | | Top 5 things to do | [Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka](/things-to-do/wilderness-adventure-including-scenic-flight-self-guided-hike-and-jet-boat-ride.a1393690.activity-details) | ## What to do in Makarora - With kids ### Things to Do in Makarora with Kids Makarora is an excellent destination for a family vacation. 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