Mararoa

Mararoa
Coordinates: 45°32′42″S 167°53′35″E / 45.545°S 167.893°E / -45.545; 167.893
CountryNew Zealand
IslandSouth Island
RegionSouthland region
Territorial authorities of New ZealandSouthland District
WardMararoa Waimea Ward
CommunityFiordland Community
Electorates
Government
  Territorial authoritySouthland District Council
  Regional councilSouthland Regional Council
  Mayor of SouthlandRob Scott
  Southland MPJoseph Mooney
  Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
  Total
2,717.39 km2 (1,049.19 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
870
  Density0.32/km2 (0.83/sq mi)
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Mararoa is a rural area in New Zealand's Southland District. The area broadly corresponds to the course of the Mararoa River and the eastern part of Te Anau Basin, and includes the Mavora Lakes and the settlement of Manapouri.

The local primary school is located at The Key, at the intersection of State Highway 94, the Southern Scenic Route and the Mararoa River.