Mavora Lakes
Image: Shellie Evans | ©
Located in Mavora Lakes Conservation Park in the Southland region
Both areas require self-registration. Look out for robins and falcons. Walk, tramp, mountain bike or go trout fishing.
No tap water in winter.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
North Mavora Lake was a location for Nen Hithoel in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Find out about this and other Lord of the Rings filming locations.
Mavora Lakes are accessible on gravel roads off SH94, a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Te Anau. There are two turn-off points from SH94 between Mossburn and Te Anau, at Centre Hill or Burwood Station, then follow gravel roads for 39 km.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1221497-N4975941
Latitude: -45.2680102, Longitude: 168.1749978.
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.
The campsite pass for rental campervans can be used at this campsite.
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
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