Title: Visit Makarora: 2026 Travel Guide for Makarora, Otago | Expedia.com [Hotels in Makarora](https://expedia.com/Makarora-Hotels.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Makarora](https://expedia.com/Makarora-Vacation-Rentals.d6351182.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Makarora](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Makarora.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Makarora](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Makarora.d6351182.Travel-Guide-Activities)[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) # Makarora ## Travel 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) ![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) ![The #Blue Pools just outside of Wanaka are one of my favourite hidden gems in the region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351182/742f7c58-0ced-4a72-ad8c-595f8ce62305.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Makarora - Makarora Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Makarora ![Wonderland Makarora Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41520000/41511900/41511819/38b708b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wonderland Makarora Lodge 5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road Makarora $100 nightly $115 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and 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! (255 reviews) It is a basic a frame in the bush. Nice theme though. People are great. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=41511819&PinnedHotelID=41511819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351182) ![Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park ](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 Makarora OTA $102 nightly $115 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this cottage in Makarora. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Blue Pools is located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews) Large two unit, very quiet with full kitchen. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%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 vacation home in Makarora. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. 9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews) Extremely welcoming. Amazing place with a lot of history and a stunning location. Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=37278832&PinnedHotelID=37278832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351182) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=37278832&PinnedHotelID=37278832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351182) [See all 42 properties in Makarora](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026®ionId=6351182) 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. ![Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park ](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 Makarora OTA Stay at this cottage in Makarora. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Blue Pools is located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews) Large two unit, very quiet with full kitchen. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/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 vacation home in Makarora. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. 9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews) Extremely welcoming. Amazing place with a lot of history and a stunning location. Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Makarora-Hotels-Anglers-Paradise-And-Great-Family-Holiday-Place.h37278832.Hotel-Information) ![Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53716200/53716140/a4510123_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (39 reviews) Small basic and clean accommodation for a short stay. Would recommend but not directly on the lake as shown in property listing…can get a glimpse from outdoor deck but access to a beautiful walking path just a few steps away. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Lake-Hawea-Hotels-Lake-Hawea-Lakefront-Cabin.h53716140.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Makarora](https://expedia.com/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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