Mavora Lakes

Mavora Lakes
North Mavora Lake
Location	New Zealand
Coordinates	45°15′20″S 168°10′05″E
Governing body	Department of Conservation

Mavora Lakes 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]

The area was used as a film location for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.^[2]

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 (45.2287°S 168.1706°E / -45.2287; 168.1706)
• South Mavora (45.3033°S 168.1741°E / -45.3033; 168.1741)

References

1. "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
2. "Map showing location of lakes". trilogytrail.com. Trilogy Trail.

External links

• Department of Conservation - Mavora Lakes Park
• Mavora Lakes information and access maps - NZFishing.com