Mavora Lakes
| Mavora Lakes | |
|---|---|
North Mavora Lake | |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 45°15′20″S 168°10′05″E / 45.25556°S 168.16806°E |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Mavora Lakes, also known as the Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, is a protected area in the South Island of New Zealand consisting of two lakes: North Mavora and South Mavora. The lakes are drained by the Mararoa River. The area is managed by the Department of Conservation, and is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Area.[1][2]
The area was used as a film location for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.[3]
The park has a rudimentary campsite and a range of tracks.[1]
Geography
The two lakes located west of Lake Wakatipu and east of Lake Te Anau:
- North Mavora (45°13′43″S 168°10′14″E / 45.2287°S 168.1706°E)
- South Mavora (45°18′12″S 168°10′27″E / 45.3033°S 168.1741°E)
References
- ^ a b "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ "Mavora Lakes Conservation Park". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Map showing location of lakes". trilogytrail.com. Trilogy Trail.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mavora Lakes.
- Department of Conservation - Mavora Lakes Park
- Mavora Lakes information and access maps - NZFishing.com