Makahika is a rural locality in the Horowhenua District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.

The stream runs southwest from the Tararua Range to join the Ōhau River.

[4] Glamping accommodation is available at Arete Village, part of the Makahika Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

[5] Makahika statistical area covers 170.32 km2 (65.76 sq mi).

The percentage of people born overseas was 16.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.