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Why Makarora? |
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Accommodation: |
We have a
variety of accommodation available from rooms, dorms
with en-suites, cabins and self-contained motels. With
ten or more participating we are offering students in
school parties a special rate for dorm style
accommodation with supervising adults the choice of
available units, (linen not included). We have a large
lodge type building which has a fully equipped kitchen
with the capacity for 100 people to congregate. |
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Location: |
Bounded by the Mt Aspiring
World Heritage National Park, just 16kms south of the
Southern Alps main divide, 65kms north of Wanaka and
80kms south of Haast on SH6. |
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Recreation: |
Tramping, climbing and
walking, hunting, fishing, scenic flights (helicopter
and fixed wing) and jet boat rides. |
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History: |
Originally Maori used the
area to travel to the West Coast
Early industry – mainly flax milling
Haast Pass named after Julius von Haast a geologist
Road opened on the 6/11/1965 |
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Geology: |
Alpine Fault runs the length
of the Southern Alps
Glaciers carved out and shaped the landscape |
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Flora & Fauna: |
Mostly beech forest but an
area of Podocarp forest nearby with many native bird
species e.g. bellbirds, tuis, fantails, riflemen and
pigeons.
Important area at the beginning of the venison industry.
Rainfall heavy – significant to vegetation |
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Department of Conservation: |
A field office is next door
to the complex where there are many interesting
displays. Brochures are available on mountain safety,
out door safety and river safety as well as on the
surrounding area
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The Makarora Primary School
is adjacent.
To view our location map
click here |
