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]
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| Location | New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 45°15′20″S 168°10′05″E |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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.[1]
The two lakes located west of Lake Wakatipu and east of Lake Te Anau:
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