Nestled at the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park, Wonderland Lodge Makarora with Blue Pools Cafe & Bar sits within a breathtaking valley where towering, snow-dusted peaks rise dramatically above braided glacial rivers. It is a sanctuary where classic wooded A-frame chalets  & cabins are tucked into native bush clad spaces.

Across the wide shingle flats, the turquoise waters of the Makarora River wind through golden tussock grasslands, reflecting the shifting light of the Southern Alps. Ancient silver beech forests blanket the lower slopes, their moss-draped trunks and lush fern undergrowth thriving in the crisp air. Within this untouched wilderness, enjoy the melodic calls of Tui, Korimako (Bellbird) and Piwakawaka (Fantail). Kereru & Kaka also abound in the area.

Enjoy the santuary of our peaceful untamed wilderness.