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Makarora (Mt. Aspiring National Park), NZ

Makarora is a small community within the Queenstown-Lakes District of the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.

Type Region

Why go

  • Community in Otago, New Zealand.
  • Served by Dingleburn Station Airstrip.

History

Makarora is a small community within the Queenstown-Lakes District of the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand.

Airports

Makarora Airstrip 2.6 km to the centre
OTA, NZ
Outdoor
Dingleburn Station Airstrip 25 km to the centre
OTA, NZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dingleburn Station Airstrip; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Makarora (Mt. Aspiring National Park), NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach