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Mavora Lakes Campsite

Dogs on a lead

Dogs on a leash only

11 dog-friendly hikes within 30 km
Adult$10/night
Child$5/night
Sites60
CategoryStandard
BookingBook ahead
DOC Campsite PassAccepted
Facilities
BBQBoat launchingFire pitNon-poweredToilets - non-flushWater from tapWheelchair accessiblePhone
Getting there
CampervanCarCaravanMountain bike

About this campsite

Mavora Lakes Campsite has two main (standard) camping areas: one alongside South Mavora Lake, and the other between South Mavora Lake and North Mavora Lake.

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 . The toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Department of Conservation

Getting there

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.

Department of Conservation

Before you go

Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and higher fire risk during summer months. Contact the local DOC office or council for details. Follow the on-site signs. Fires should be lit only in the barbecues and fire drums provided. Use dead wood only. Chainsaws are not permitted. The use of portable stoves is encouraged. Motorised craft are allowed on the North Mavora Lake only. Jet skis are not allowed. There are no rubbish bins so all rubbish must be carried out when you leave. Tents and carav

Department of Conservation

Walk from the tent

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, straight-line distance.

Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.

Location -45.2680, 168.1750 · View this campsite on doc.govt.nz