Mavora Lakes

Mavora Lakes
North Mavora Lake
LocationNew Zealand
Coordinates45°15′20″S 168°10′05″E / 45.25556°S 168.16806°E / -45.25556; 168.16806
Governing bodyDepartment 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.

The area was used as a film location for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

The park has a rudimentary campsite and a range of tracks.

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