Located in the Mount Aspiring National Park, Wonderland Makarora Lodge is set in a beautiful native forest, just a 2-minute walk from Makarora River. It offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a cafe and restaurant and an on-site shop with souvenirs and basic grocery supplies. Free on-site parking is provided.
Heated guest rooms have a private entrance where guests can access the garden and beautiful scenery. Some rooms come with a fully equipped kitchenette.
The staff at reception can organise jet boating, scenic flights and fishing trips .The property has a shared communal lodge with a kitchen, bathroom facilities, a cozy fire for the colder months.
The cafe/restaurant serves breakfast, a lunch buffet and a bistro style dinner menu, which is available 7 nights per week during summer. In winter the restaurant is open for limited hours in the evening, with a small menu available.
Wonderland Makarora Lodge is 26 km from Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
Company review score: 8.3Based on 1,406 reviews from 1 property
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Property information
Nestled amongst the grand vistas of Mt Shrimpton you’ll find Wonderland.
Listen to the Fantail and Tui as they end their day in paradise or sit outside your secluded chalet and gaze at the stars, unpolluted by the bright lights of the city.
This is one of the few places in New Zealand where you can truly unplug from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Neighbourhood information
"Blue Pools - 8km away
Southern Alps Air operate the Siberia Experience
Wilkin River Jets and Back Country Helicopters operate next door
DOC walks/tramps/hikes right on our doorstep"
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Wonderland Cafe
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Wonderland Makarora Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
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