Mavora Lake DoC camping

Southland

Get the app — scan the QR code to download

Southland

About this campsite

Two DOC camping areas at Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, Southland. Mountain scenery, tramping, fishing, mountain biking. Lord of the Rings film location.

Mavora Lake DoC camping comprises two standard camping areas within Mavora Lakes Conservation Park in Southland — one beside South Mavora Lake and another between the two lakes. The park features dramatic mountain scenery, native beech forest and tussock grassland, and forms part of Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Visitors can walk, tramp, mountain bike, fish for trout or explore the surrounding wilderness. North Mavora Lake served as a filming location for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are provided, and the site accommodates campervans, caravans and tents.

Location

Mavora Lake DoC camping•STL

Explore on our map Get Directions Open in Maps

Common questions about Mavora Lake DoC camping

Can you book Mavora Lake DoC camping online?

We hold no online booking link for Mavora Lake DoC camping, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Mavora Lake DoC camping?

Mavora Lake DoC camping sits in STL. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

4.9 km away

STL

Mavora Lakes 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.

29.2 km away

STL

Walker Creek Campsite

Basic DOC campsite beside the Eglinton River on Milford Road, Fiordland National Park. Tent and caravan sites, toilets, stream water. Fires not permitted.

30.4 km away

STL

Henry Creek Campsite

DOC campsite beside Lake Te Anau on Milford Road, Fiordland. 40 sites in beech forest, toilets provided. Closest campsite to Te Anau heading to Milford Sound.

30.7 km away

STL

Totara Campsite

This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. Camping area suitable for larger vehicles with sites sheltered by lush beech forest

31.6 km away

STL

Mackay Creek Campsite

This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. A quiet campsite with views of the Eglinton Valley. Fly fish in the river or explore nearby short walks.