Mavora Lakes

{{short description|Protected area in New Zealand}}

{{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2024}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}

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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.{{cite web |title=DOC Profile |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/mavora-lakes-conservation-park/?tab-id=50578 |website=doc.govt.nz |publisher=Department of Conservation}}

The area was used as a film location for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.{{cite web |title=Map showing location of lakes |url=http://www.trilogytrail.com/map.html |website=trilogytrail.com |publisher=Trilogy Trail}}

The park has a rudimentary campsite and a range of tracks.