Activities & Team-Building
Bring your group together with engaging team-building and adventure activities at one of Manawatū’s top destinations. Makoura Lodge offers a range of outdoor team-building experiences, perfect for corporate retreats, Christmas parties, and family gatherings.
Activities can be booked individually or as part of a Package Deal that includes catering and accommodation.
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4WD Guided Hill Country Safari
Climb aboard our Land Cruiser for an unforgettable guided adventure through bush, farmland, and river terrain. Experience the thrill as you tackle obstacles on our purpose-built 4x4 training track.
$75 pp | 2-person minimum
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4x4 Self-Drive Experience
Take the wheel in your 4×4 or ours, and tackle our 4WD track alongside confidence-boosting expert tuition. Navigate river crossings and uneven terrain, building confidence whilst enjoying a thrilling experience.
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Connect, Lead & Learn with Horses
Step away from the everyday and experience something truly unique with Horses4Us. This hands-on equine workshop invites you to connect with horses in a calm, supportive environment where communication, leadership, and self-awareness naturally come to the forefront.
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Clay Target Shooting
Grab a shotgun and test your aim as you take on fast-flying clay targets. With expert guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll learn the basics of accuracy and safety while enjoying the thrill of hitting your mark.
$100 pp for 25 shots | $50 pp for 10 shots | $200 minimum spend per booking | For ages 12 yrs +
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Mini Highland Games
Sample the Scottish Highlands right here in Āpiti. See how well your team comes together and partake in a range of events: tyre flipping, tossing of the caber, puttin the stane, tug o war, and hurling of the gumboot.
$250 for up to 6 guests, $25 per additional person
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Archery
Enjoy the competitive spirit as you discover who in your group has the focus and precision of Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen. A fun, engaging activity for all skill levels, perfect for a bit of friendly rivalry and plenty of laughs along the way.
$35 pp for 10 arrows | 2-person minimum
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Activity Bundle
Get ready for an action-packed session combining three of our most popular activities. Test your aim and skill with axe throwing (12 throws), clay target shooting (10 shots), and archery (10 arrows) for an adventure-filled experience.
$110 per person | 2-person minimum
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Human Sheep Dog Trials
Experience the challenge of guiding a small flock of sheep through a series of obstacles. This hilarious activity is all about communication, leadership, patience, and teamwork as you work together to move the sheep in the right direction, often with unpredictable and entertaining results.
$250 for up to 6 guests, $35 per additional person
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Axe Throwing
Unleash your inner Viking and take aim in this fun, skill-based activity. Axe throwing is all about focus, technique, and coordination rather than strength, making it an exciting challenge for beginners and seasoned throwers alike. Highly satisfying!
$25 pp for 12 throws | 2-person minimum
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Team Photo Scavenger Hunt
Your team is given a series of humorous scenarios to act out, along with a creative list of items and moments to capture on camera. This light-hearted challenge encourages teamwork, creativity, and quick thinking as you work together to interpret tasks and strike poses.
$200 for up to 6 guests, then $25 pp thereafter
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Rejuvenating Yoga Class
Unwind, stretch, and reset with a calming and revitalising yoga class designed to leave you feeling re-energised. Focus on improving flexibility and enhancing mindfulness as you move through guided sequences in a peaceful setting. Suitable for all.
$300 for up to 10, then $ 25 pp thereafter. Session one hour. Subject to instructor availability.
Indoor Activities
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Cocktail Making Classes
Join our cocktail-making expert for a fun, hands-on session and learn how to mix, shake, and muddle a variety of cocktails. Sample them all, then craft your own masterpiece.
$64 pp. Add a grazing board for $28 pp
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Makoura Music Challenge
Your host will play a mix of tunes while you and your teammates race to guess the artist or song title in this fun, competitive music quiz. Across four engaging rounds, you’ll test your knowledge with a blend of old-school classics, Kiwi favourites, and modern pop hits.
$200 for up to 6 guests, then $20 pp thereafter
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Acknowledgment of this activity consent form will be required by each participant.
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Please be ready for your activity at the scheduled time to help us avoid any additional staffing fees.
If alcohol has been consumed, you may not be able to participate in certain activities. For safety reasons, no alcohol is permitted prior to rifle use.
The number of guests booked in for activities will be the number charged.
In the event of poor weather, we have a range of options available, including sheltered areas and the use of umbrellas. We recommend bringing suitable wet-weather clothing and flat, covered footwear. We also have indoor alternatives available if required. Any outdoor activities that Makoura Lodge deems unsuitable to operate due to weather conditions will not be charged.
Thank you for your understanding.