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Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Campsite is a DOC-managed campground situated at North Mavora Lake within Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, Southland.

The park is an impressive landscape of mountains, lakes, forest, and tussock grassland, recognised as part of the Te Wāhipounamu/South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

The campsite offers 60 non-powered tent sites with long-drop toilets, tap water, picnic tables, BBQs, and a boat launching ramp.

Campfires are permitted in designated fire spots and provided fire drums, using dead wood only, though bans apply during periods of higher fire risk. Motorised craft are permitted on North Mavora Lake, but jet skis are not allowed.

The lakes are reached via gravel roads off SH94, roughly 1 hour 30 minutes from Te Anau, turning off at either Centre Hill or Burwood Station and following gravel roads for 39 km.

The campsite serves as the starting point for walks including the South Mavora Lake Walking Track, which crosses a swing bridge near the camping area and follows the Mararoa River to South Mavora Lake.


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