Makarora River Ranch

Makarora River Ranch (MRR) is managed by Craig and Eileen Ferris. MRR is in the head waters of Lake Wanaka near the township of Makarora and is a working high-country farm grazing sheep, cattle, red deer and Himalayan tahr now covering 2300 hectares of freehold land. MRR also offers self-contained lodge-style accommodation for farm stays and visits.

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MRR has operated as a high-country farm since 1861 and in recent times some of the land has been absorbed into Mount Aspiring National Park. Positioned on the main tourist route from the Southern Lakes region to Haast Pass, and the West Coast the property is just 40 minutes’ drive from the Wanaka.