| Makara | |
|---|---|
Makara beach |
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| Basic information | |
| Local authority | Wellington |
| Facilities | |
| Surrounds | |
| North | Ohariu |
| East | Karori, Owhiro Bay |
Makara is a locality located at the western edge of Wellington, New Zealand, close to the shore of the Tasman Sea.[1]
With road access over passes from either Karori or Johnsonville/Ohariu, Makara is a rural area with sparse development.
In the nineteenth century there was a small amount of gold-mining but no large-scale workable deposits were ever found.
Adjacent to Cape Terawhiti the Cook Strait cables come ashore, carrying power and telecommunications between the North and South Islands.