Lake Manapouri Must-Do's

Scenic Exploration

Lake Manapōuri is described as one of the country’s prettiest. At 444m deep, it’s also New Zealand’s second deepest lake.

Lake Manapōuri © Donna Hogeboom

Kayak

Glide across the lake’s glass-like water by kayak, stopping to explore 33 small islands, remote bays and sandy beaches.

Tracknet

Small Cruises With a maximum 12 passengers, this two-hour cruise is perfectly intimate.Tours explore the lake’s eastern side and depart daily at 9am and 3.30pm.

Frasers Beach

A great family beach where you can spend the day swimming, enjoying short walks, using the picnic area and paddling. Located right next to Manapōuri township.

Packrafting

A hybrid of hiking and kayaking, packable rafts fold down into backpacks. Checkout packrafting.com for a fully guided or self-guided Mangapōuri Expedition. Spread over three daysbetween Te Anau and Mangapōuri,every night you’ll camp on a secluded beach.

TOP TIP: DOC’s free Hall Arm Campsite is located in a beautiful forest beside the water. Access is by boat only.

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