Large Group Accommodation

Capacity:

As couples- 50

Shared individually- 40

Individually with own room- 18

Glenluce Homestead- sleeps up to 18

1.Rose Room: 1 queen, 1 king single

2.Sun Room: 1 king single

3.Brass Room: 1 queen

4.Ruahine Room: 1 queen, 2 singles

5.Bunk Room: 6 singles

Lounge Room: 1 fold-out sofa

Burnside Cottage- sleeps up to 10

1. Blue Room: 1 queen

2. Green Room: 1 queen, 1 single

3. Red Room 1 queen, 1 single

Lounge: 1 queen murphy bed

Lodge Accommodation- sleeps up to 29

Super king zippers- can be split into two singles

Spa Bath Suites

Rata: 1 queen, 1 super king zipper, 1 x fold-out sofa sleeps up to 6

Kauri: 1 queen, 1 super king zipper, 1 fold-out sofa sleeps up to 6

Studio Suites

Kowhai: 1 super king zipper, 1 king single, sleeps up to 3

Rimu: 1 super king zipper, 1 king single, 1 fold out sofa sleeps up to 5

Totara: 1 queen, 1 king single, 1 fold out sofa sleeps up to 5

Matai: 1 super king zipper, 1 fold-out sofa sleeps up to 4

See here for an aerial photo of the accommodation

Please click here to view our Site Map

You can view our Room Options and Information Here

We are blessed with many beautiful local attractions in the Manawatu.

Please click on the underlined links for further information.

• Useful Information about our Area https://www.irongates.co.nz/

• Āpiti Tavern and Eatery

  8-minute drive. Please call 06 3284848 or see the web for opening hours.

• Farmers Market/ Town

  The closest town to us is Feilding, which is 40 minutes away. They have a Farmer’s Market on a Friday morning, boasting excellent local produce.

• ‍ ‍Limestone Creek Glow Worm Caves

  25-minute drive north. It is best to go at night if you want to see glowworms. You will need a torch, warm clothing, and suitable footwear. To get there, drive to Āpiti, turn right, turn right again when you get to Table Flat Road, and follow the signs to Sixtus Lodge. You will come to a gravel road. Limestone Creek Reserve is signposted on the right side of the road after a small bridge.

• Ruahine Forest Park

  25-minute drive. There are a variety of tramps and huts. Alice Nash Heritage Memorial Lodge and Rangiwahia Hut are two short tramps. Please search online for further information.

• Cross Hills Gardens

  20-minute drive towards Kimbolton. The large seven-hectare park-like garden includes one of the world’s finest collections of rhododendrons and azaleas. Open all year round. See more here https://crosshills.co.nz/

• ‍ ‍Manawatu Cycleway

  ‍ ‍Following the official Manawatu Scenic Route between Mangaweka (on SH1) and Palmerston North, this is a scenic and often surprising journey full of natural wonders, local history and country hospitality. https://www.nzcycletrail.com/find-your-ride/heartland-rides/manawatu-cycleway/

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If more than 35 guests are staying in Makoura Lodge’s accommodation, there is additional space for caravans and tents on our beautiful lodge grounds. We don’t have official sites; however, if you require power, you can park behind the lodge accommodation and use a standard power outlet there. Bathroom and shower access will be inside the main lodge.

Please see the parking/ camping area in the Site Map above.

If you require more accommodation please check out these nearby options:

• The Horse and Stow Sleeps two | Two minute drive from Makoura Lodge

• The Last Church Sleeps six | 5 minute-drive from Makoura Lodge

• Three Bedroom house in Apiti. Contact: Sheree 021 1818677 | 5 minute-drive from Makoura Lodge

• Komako Farmstay sleeps two and is 19 km from Makoura Lodge. Contact: Nicole 027 4682523

• Pohangina Doc Base Sleeps seventeen

• The following pricing is a flat rate across all group accommodation (Glenluce, Burnside, and six lodge suites).

• Payment can be made upon check-in by your guests.

• Pricing includes one full-cooked breakfast on the day of departure.

Adult B&B discount rate - for more than 30 guests staying

One night: $100pp | Two nights: $170 pp

Adult B&B rate - for 20 to 30 guests staying

One night: $135 pp | Two nights: $210 pp

Children B&B rate (5-12years)- One night: $75 pp | Two nights: $134 pp (children are classed as 5-12 years of age)

Children B&B rate (under 5 years)- One night: $63 pp | Two nights: $126 pp | no charge for porta-cots

Caravans & Camping B&B rate - One night: $55 pp | Two nights: $80 pp (permitted only if more than 35 guests are staying onsite. Capacity is 20 people.

To be released in mid-2026. In the meantime, please refer to previous years’ rates as a guide, allowing for an estimated inflation adjustment of around 5%.

If you’re looking to book on-site accommodation for an upcoming wedding, all arrangements are managed by the bridal couple. Please contact them directly to secure your stay.