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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 57 degrees Fahrenheit, average low temperature 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny most days.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Makara expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $62 in Makara to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Makara hotel booking?
The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Makara hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".
Is it worth staying in Makara?
Basing yourself in Makara makes it easy to explore Wellington, including the neighborhoods of Karori and Kelburn.
Are all taxes and fees included in the Makara hotel prices shown on Hotels.com?
Hotels.com provides upfront pricing so you can relax knowing you won't be met with surprise additional fees or taxes when you're ready to confirm your booking. From the time you start your search on Hotels.com, the price you see is what you pay. This makes it much easier to compare properties and secure our best deal for your next getaway.
Find out more about Makara

Find out more about Makara

What's Makara Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, why not consider Makara? Take time to see the sights like Karori Golf Club while you're here. Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are two places to visit nearby.

How to Get to Makara

Flying to:

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Makara
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ), 30.8 mi (49.5 km) from Makara

Things to See and Do in and around Makara

Things to See near Makara:

  • Zealandia (4 mi/6.4 km away)
  • Botanic Gardens (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
  • Victoria University of Wellington (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
  • Makara Beach (4.5 mi/7.2 km away)
  • Khandallah Park (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)

Things to Do near Makara:

  • Karori Golf Club (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
  • Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
  • Carter Observatory (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
  • Cable Car Museum (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
  • Colonial Cottage Museum (4.9 mi/8 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Wellington?

  • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 62°F)
  • Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 52°F)
  • Rainiest months: June, July, April, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)

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