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Lake Manapouri is a lake in the South Island of New Zealand. Its name is Maori for "sorrowful heart", though this name is misapplied due to an early catographical error (the real Lake Manapouri was North Mavora Lake, which lies some distance to the east). Local Maori called Lake Manapouri Moturau, which means "many islands".

Lake Manapouri has four major arms, North, South, West and Hope, and the smaller indentations of Calm Bay and Shallow Bay. The lake contains some 34 islands, 22 of which are wooded. The largest of these is Pomona Island, which lies close to the centre of the lake. Other large islands include Holmwood island, Rona Island, and Mahara Island.

The Waiau River is both a natural inflow and outlet for the lake, flowing into the northeast of the lake from Lake Te Anau, 20 kilometres to the north, and flowing out from Manapouri's southeastern end. The lake's catchment is also largely served by the slopes of the Kepler Mountains, Turret Range and Hunter Mountains which surround all but the eastern shore of the lake. The small settlement of Manapouri lies on the eastern shore between the inflow and outflow of the Waiau, and is a popular destination for tourists.

The lake provides hydro-electric power via Manapouri Power Station, in West Arm, which discharges water through two 10-km tailrace tunnels to Doubtful Sound and the sea.

 


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  • Fiordland_NZ

    http://t.co/PWNS5FNZ Nice sunrise over Lake Manapouri, Fiordland.

    May 28th, 00:49

  • AnthonySPRock

    RT @tandemturners: Safe and well on the banks of Lake Manapouri - Headwinds playing havoc with plans - not much fun at times. Still, heading North (home) now!

    May 23rd, 12:36

  • tandemturners

    Safe and well on the banks of Lake Manapouri - Headwinds playing havoc with plans - not much fun at times. Still, heading North (home) now!

    May 23rd, 08:22

  • DavidClarkNZ

    Prof Sir Alan Mark presents on the unique botanic environment at risk on lake if #assetsales encompass Lake Manapouri power station

    May 23rd, 00:56

  • RusselNorman

    Alan Mark from Manapouri Guardians submits that privatisation will put pressure on Manapouri Lake management

    May 23rd, 00:49

Featured Businesses and Services in Lake Manapouri

  • Beechwood Lodge

    Located in Lake Manapouri, Southland, Southland, New Zealand

    Beechwood Lodge

    Ideally located for trips to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, romantic Beechwood Lodge is a favourite honeymoon accommodation. Located on the edge of Fiordland National Park with magnificent lake and mountain views from every window. Up-close panorami...

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  • The Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn (2009-09-28)

    Located in Lake Manapouri, Southland, Southland, New Zealand

    The Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn

    The Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn offer 37 fully self contained serviced hotel rooms and 7 family units that offers a spectacular view on Lake Manapouri. Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn's Lakeview Cafe & Bar serves a range of local speciality meals. Local excursions to Monument viewpoint, hiking tracks, Lake Wakatipu boat rides, Skiing/Snow boarding are found around the Lake Manapouri region.

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