Manapouri

Manapouri is a small town in Southland / Fiordland, in the southwest corner of the South Island, in New Zealand. The township is the westernmost municipality in New Zealand. Located at the edge of the Fiordland National Park, on the eastern shore of Lake Manapouri, close to its outflow into the Waiau River, tourist boat services are based in the town.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Manapouri
Settlement.image_skyline: Manapouri Above.JPG
Settlement.image_caption: Manapouri township
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 9
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: New Zealand
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Island
Settlement.subdivision_name1: South Island
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Southland region
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Territorial authorities of New Zealand
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Southland District
Settlement.subdivision_type4: Ward
Settlement.subdivision_name4: Mararoa Waimea Ward
Settlement.subdivision_type5: Community
Settlement.subdivision_name5: Fiordland Community
Settlement.seat_type: Electorates

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Wikidata facts

Population: 240
Elevation: 205
Image: Manapouri Above.JPG

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Commons category: Manapouri

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History
Demographics
Facilities and attractions
Walkways and cycleways
Kayaking
''Lord of the Rings'' filming locations
Wee Bookshop
Climate
Gallery
References
External links

Manapouri township is a 20-minute drive from Te Anau via The town is the gateway to both Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound and the starting point for many local walking tracks. It is a popular tourist destination, particularly during the summer months.