Mavora Lakes Explained

Mavora Lakes
Map:New Zealand
Relief:1
Map Alt:New Zealand relief map
Location:New Zealand
Coordinates:-45.2556°N 168.1681°W
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.

Geography

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

External links

Notes and References

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