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Fantail Inn Johns Creek Lake Hawea
"Beautiful house overlooking the lake from the kitchen window! We loved our stay here - being able to walk to the lake was magic."
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park
"Very enjoyable stay. Everything there"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Anglers paradise and great family holiday place
"Warm and cosy Fire for the cold nights pre loaded for when we arrived on a very wet cold night, and the heat pump had been turned on to take the chill off.Nice quiet location. Plenty of bedding options to accomadate different groups.Great communication from the hosts.We would happily stay again."
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Lake Hawea Lakefront Cabin
"Not truly lakefront but a very short walk. Comfortable and cosy, everything worked, nice touches (tea station, fresh flowers) and the area is STUNNING"
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Lakefront House - overlooking Lake Hawea
"Great location! Cafe, supermarket and tavern in walking distance and handy to so many wonderful sights and activities. The house was lovely and warm and suited our large group perfectly. And that view!!"
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

The Camp - Lake Hawea
"The cabin was warm, the beds comfortable, the kitchen was dated, but had everything we needed. Had a 60s holiday cabin air about it"
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Lakefront Fantail House
"Great place, we really enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Wonderland Makarora Lodge
"Wonderful Makarora Lodge - how can it be called wonderful? Do not stay here! Arrived April 27, 2028 approx 5:30 pm for a one night stay. Staff gone, picked up the two folded papers w/keys from reception area showing # of two chalets. Nothing has been done to the inside of the chalets for many many ..."
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Cross Hill Glamping
Makarora Hotel & Travel Guide\n
Although you won't find any Travelocity-accredited options in Makarora there is one within a 19-mile (30-kilometer) radius.
Queenstown is situated 60 miles (93 kilometers) from Makarora. It offers convenient places to stay including the Matakauri Lodge and Eichardt's Private Hotel.
14 miles (22 kilometers) away from the center of Makarora is the Minaret Station Alpine Lodge.
The larger South Island district is certainly well worth seeing as well. South Island offers beaches, coastal plains and forests. The best visitor attractions include old towns and cathedrals. Popular things to do in this region of New Zealand include snowboarding.
Looking for things to do? You could spend the day discovering Lake Wanaka and Rippon Vineyard, which you'll find in Wanaka, 25 miles (41 kilometers) to the south of Makarora. A few Travelocity-recommended Wanaka rooms include the Lakeside Apartments and Distinction Wanaka Serviced Apartments. For another option, stay in Arrowtown, 50 miles (77 kilometers) to the southwest of Makarora, where you have the options of the Arrowtown Viking Lodge and Arrowtown Holiday Park. The Lakes District Museum and Millbrook Resort Golf Course are a couple of the most popular attractions to visit should you visit Arrowtown.
If watching sport is your passion, stop by Queenstown Event Centre, which is 55 miles (88 kilometers) to the southwest of Makarora. Book accommodation nearby to the action at the Element Escapes or the Asure Queenstown Gateway Apartments.
Queenstown International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights, and is 55 miles (89 kilometers) from downtown Makarora. Nearby accommodation options are Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and Luxury Lake Suites.
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Lakefront Fantail House
"Great place, we really enjoyed our stay."
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