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