Mavora Lakes
| Mavora Lakes | |
|---|---|
 North Mavora Lake | |
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| Location | New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 45°15′20″S168°10′05″E/ 45.25556°S 168.16806°E |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Mavora Lakesis aprotected areain theSouth Islandof New Zealand consisting of two lakes: North Mavora and South Mavora. The lakes are drained by theMararoa River.The area is managed by theDepartment of Conservation,and is part ofTe Wahipounamu,aWorld Heritage Area.[1]
The area was used as a film location forThe Lord of the Ringsfilm trilogy.[2]
The park has a rudimentary campsite and a range of tracks.[1]
Geography
[edit]The two lakes located west ofLake Wakatipuand east ofLake Te Anau:
- North Mavora (45°13′43″S168°10′14″E/ 45.2287°S 168.1706°E)
- South Mavora (45°18′12″S168°10′27″E/ 45.3033°S 168.1741°E)
References
[edit]- ^ab"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 toMavora Lakes.
- Department of Conservation- Mavora Lakes Park
- Mavora Lakes information and access maps- NZFishing.com
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