Looking for accommodation, conference or wedding facilities, team building venue, business retreat, social function or just a place to chill out, relax or take a vacation, then you have just found New Zealand's best kept secret - Makoura Lodge - located in the beautiful foothills of the Ruahine Range in heartland Manawatu. Makoura Lodge has been operating for over eight years and offers tranquil, peaceful surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of the city allowing guests to naturally focus. The only distraction being the resident Tui's, the sounds of the Ruru (Morepork) and the Fallow Deer grazing in the nearby paddocks. We accommodate up to 47 guests on a share basis and on site activities include Horse Trekking, Clay bird shooting, Tramping, Quad Bikes, Trout Fishing, 4 wheel Safaris into the Ruahine Forest Park, axe throwing, archery, hole in one golf along with various lawn sports and all levels of team building games. For an amazing, relaxed, unique rural venue with wholesome country meals and the most welcoming hospitality, Makoura Lodge offers excellent corporate packages, a great wedding or special occasion venue and is well worth consideration for your next function, whether it is social or business related.