Mavora Lakes
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(Redirected from South Mavora Lake)
Mavora Lakes | |
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![]() 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 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ "Map showing location of lakes". trilogytrail.com. Trilogy Trail.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mavora Lakes.
- Department of Conservation - Mavora Lakes Park
- Mavora Lakes information and access maps - NZFishing.com