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Mavora Lakes

Coordinates: 45°15′20″S 168°10′05″E / 45.25556°S 168.16806°E / -45.25556; 168.16806
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Mavora Lakes
North Mavora Lake
New Zealand relief map
New Zealand relief map
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates45°15′20″S 168°10′05″E / 45.25556°S 168.16806°E / -45.25556; 168.16806
Governing bodyDepartment 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

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The two lakes located west of Lake Wakatipu and east of Lake Te Anau:

References

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