Cosy barn with spectacular mountain views | Ski Chalet in Wanaka

10.0 (64 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Makarora Ski Chalet | Cosy barn with spectacular mountain views

2 Bedroom Ski Chalet in Makarora, Wanaka

The Wild Earth Barn is a cosy chalet in a magnificent mountain setting, with uninterrupted views of the Wilkin Valley, Mt Aeolus glacier and the Mt Aspiring National Park. It's a particularly restful place to stay. The Barn is a self contained dwelling as part of our lodge. Wild Earth Lodge is a rammed earth home where we live and offer guests a unique wilderness experience. The property sits between two high country sheep stations in the Wilkin Valley, Makarora.
Makarora is a small township with a cafe, authentic local pub and DOC centre.
The Barn has easy access to the rivers and is 5 minutes from the boat ramp at the head of Lake Wanaka. The drive to Haast takes 1 hour and we are 40 minutes from Wanaka township.
The fishing is great here and the rivers are open for reel or fly fishing between November and April. A heli guided fishing trip is an incredible day!
The Mt Aspiring National Park has many beautiful walks and great hut facilities. Day walks to 4 day overnight tramps are all on our doorstep.
In winter Cardrona and Treble Cone Ski fields are 70 minute drive from our gate to the car parks.
We are happy to help you plan any activities or adventures such as jet boating, heli sightseeing, guided fishing or hunting, even a ride in a classic Shelby Cobra!
There are two other rooms available in the lodge (1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed) each with a bathroom if you require more room.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only.
Pets allowed with prior approval.
Extras: Linen (included); NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Clean the house and do the dishes before you leave;

This 2 Bedrooms Ski Chalet provides accommodation with Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, for your convenience. This Ski Chalet features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Ski Chalet has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Ski Chalet has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Makarora. Enjoy your stay in Makarora at this Ski Chalet.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • Stereo
  • DVD player
Guest Services
  • Phone
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Gabriel H.
May 7, 2025 09:30:03 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Amazing view, would love to stay again!
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