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Mavora Lake DoC camping

The DOC campsite at Mavora Lakes sits alongside South Mavora Lake within Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, Southland, part of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area.

The site offers 60 non-powered tent sites set against a backdrop of mountains, lake, and tussock grassland. Facilities include long-drop toilets, tap water, BBQs, picnic tables, designated fire drums, and a boat launching ramp.

Campfires are permitted in the provided fire spots except during fire bans. The campsite is reached via roughly 39 km of gravel road off SH94, between Mossburn and Te Anau. Motorised craft are permitted on North Mavora Lake only; jet skis are not allowed.

The area is popular for fishing, tramping, mountain biking, and hunting. Day walks nearby include the South Mavora Track and the Kiwi Burn Loop Track, while the multi-day Mavora–Greenstone Walkway also starts from the camping area.


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