Lake Manapouri - Fiordland National Park - South Island of New Zealand. Accommodation at Beechwood Lodge Boutique Bed and Breakfast.

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Boutique accommodation in Manapouri, Fiordland,  New Zealand.

Winter months: July - Aug, views of Lake Manapouri from Beechwood Lodge. Fiordland New Zealand.

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Manapouri village has a population of around 200 people. The resort town of Te Anau is fifteen minutes drive north. Manapouri is 2 hours drive south from the Queenstown Airport. Manapouri Map

The Manapouri village has 2 restaurants, bakery, grocery store, post office, petrol/service station, kayaking operator, book store, arts and crafts. Activities | Book Store | Restaurants

Lake Manapouri is surrounded by the mountains of Fiordland National Park and is known as the jewel in the crown of New Zealand's scenic wonders. Mountain peaks 5000 - 6000 feet.. Fordland National Park

There are 34 uninhabited islands within the lake and countless bays and deserted beaches. The lake area encompasses: 55 sq miles.

Crystal clear water of Lake Manapouri, surrounded by native rainforest and the mountains of Fiordland National Park. The lakeshore is just a few minutes walk from Beechwood Lodge. Doubtful Sound cruise tours depart from Lake Manapouri.

Geological story: The peaks and forest-clad ridges explain in visual terms how the Fiordland lakes were formed. Massive sheets of ice moved through these landmasses, gouging lakes and ravines. So immense was this cutting action, that Lake Manapouri was dug to a depth of 1458 feet, which represents a point 850 feet below sea level.

Maori legend: A Maori princess was lost in Fiordland, she injured herself in a fall and was unable to move. She was found by her sister who by now was too frail and tired to carry her back home. Weeping, the sisters comforted one another, O pain! O sorrow! (pouri). Their tears rent the mountains apart and in this way, sorrowful Lake Mana-pouri was formed.

Manapouri view featured in Lord of the Rings movie. This view can be seen from the guestrooms at Beechwood Lodge.

The view above features in the Lord of the Rings movie and can be seen from the guestrooms at Beechwood Lodge. Film Locations

Activites: Manapouri is the gateway to Doubtful Sound and the starting point of hiking trails and fishing accesses. Activities | Kayaking | Hiking Trails

Doubtful Sound cruise boat excursions depart from Lake Manapouri.
Day trips and overnight cruise tourss can be booked thorugh your hosts at Beechwood Lodge. Doubtful Sound

Lord of the Rings film locations are within a 10 minute to 1 hour drive from Beechwood Lodge and can be visited independently without a guide.


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