Manapouri
New Zealand · SouthlandNZ
Town in Fiordland, New Zealand
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 240
- Coordinates
- -45.567, 167.612
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 205 m
Overview of Manapouri
Manapouri sits in Southland, New Zealand and reads as a small settlement. Some 240 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature, water sports and sports.
Things to do in Manapouri
Nature in Manapouri
(5)Under nature, Manapouri is tagged with Lakes, National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Rivers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Manapouri's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Manapouri
(4)Water Sports lovers get Diving, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing and Water Sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Manapouri. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Manapouri
(2)Sports in Manapouri covers Horse Trails and Trail Running. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Manapouri's own activity tags.
Adventure in Manapouri
(1)Adventure lovers get Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Manapouri's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Manapouri
Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Southland first, then drive or cycle into Manapouri. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Manapouri that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Manapouri known for?
- Manapouri is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and sports, set in Southland, New Zealand with around 240 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Manapouri?
- You can plan around Lakes, National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Rivers in Manapouri. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Manapouri?
- Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Manapouri located?
- Administratively, Manapouri sits in Southland, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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