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 organize 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 16 mi from Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka.