Book a holiday rental for your Makara Beach getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Makara Beach with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Makara Beach
Are you hoping to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that Makara Beach has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Wellington Zoo (8 mi / 12.8 km)
- Wellington Cenotaph (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Miramar Golf Club (9.2 mi / 14.7 km)
- Karori Golf Club (5.9 mi / 9.5 km)
- Wellington Buddhist Centre (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Makara Beach
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Makara Beach is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Botanic Gardens (5.2 mi / 8.3 km)
- Zealandia (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Oriental Bay Beach (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
- Mount Victoria Lookout (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- The Weta Cave (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
- Petone Foreshore (8.8 mi / 14.1 km)
Travelling to and around Makara Beach
Fly into Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), the closest airport, located 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is 26.3 mi (42.4 km) away.