Lake Manapouri - New Zealand photography

Lake Manapouri is regarded as the most beautiful in New Zealand.

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 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.

The lake is great for kayaking or fishing, there are scenic cruises - mostly heading to Doubtful Sound for day and overnight trips. Tramping around the lake is popular as well, just to mention famous Kepler Track or a track to Hope Arm.

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