Makarora Must-Do's

TOP TIP: Book your heli tour or scenic flight over Mt Aspiring National Park from Makarora. As the closest township to the park offering such thrills, it’s also the cheapest option.

Mt Aspiring National Park

Situated on Haast Pass Highway and sandwiched between Wanaka and the West Coast, Makarora grants easy access to the National Park and makes a great base.

Jet Boat up Wilkin Valley

Embrace the wilderness and timeless landscape of Makarora back country with an exhilarating jet ride, skimming across the water beneath towering snow-capped mountains.

Makarora River Blue Pools

A six-minute drive north of Makarora, these glacier-fed pools are blindingly blue, yet so clear, standing on a swing bridge grants views straight to the bottom.

Makarora River Blue Pools © Adobe Stock

The Haast Pass

This scenic (an incredible understatement) mountain pass has an elevation of 564 metres and endless sublime views. A non-stop drive takes approximately four hours but allow at least six.

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