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 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
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2 single beds
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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
3 single beds
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2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
5.5
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  • Elizabeth
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location. Bed was so comfortable. Quirky building and worth the experience of staying there.
  • Lucile
    Finland Finland
    The location is beautiful and the little houses among the trees are really cute. The kitchen inside the cottage was well equipped, and there was also the possibility to cook in the shared kitchen (which had for example an oven). We had a lovely...
  • N
    Neil
    Australia Australia
    A great location with authentic A-Frame, free standing units. Set in lovely parkland with stunning views of the mountain range. Excellent Bar and Restaurant on-site

Hosted by Mike Smith

8.4
8.4
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Mike Smith
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.
"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

Facilities of Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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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

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Wonderland Makarora Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Wonderland Makarora Lodge

  • The prices at Wonderland Makarora Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Wonderland Makarora Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, Wonderland Makarora Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Wonderland Makarora Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Wonderland Makarora Lodge is 250 yards from the centre of Makarora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Wonderland Makarora Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Wonderland Cafe