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Makara, officially Mākara, is a locality located at the western edge of Wellington, New Zealand, close to the shore of the Tasman Sea. The suburb is named after the Makara Stream.The Makara Beach locality which is regarded as a separate suburb by the Council has a parking area for beach visitors.With winding road access from Karori or Ohariu, Makara is a rural area with sparse development.