Lake Manapouri

New Zealand's South Island is home to Lake Manapouri. The lake is located within the boundaries of Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area and the Fiordland National Park. During the most recent Holocene, glaciers created Lake Manapouri. The lake, which is 444 meters deep, is the second-deepest lake in New Zealand.

Lake Manapouri is one of the deepest lakes in the nation and is surrounded by majestic mountains. The town of Manapouri, which is close to the lake, makes a great base of operations and serves as the departure point for many guided tours of New Zealand's distinctive glacial region.

A sizable dam and power plant are located at the western end of the lake, and tours are offered for those interested in learning more about how these man-made structures operate. The dramatic and scenic Doubtful Sound, which many visitors recall as the most appealing site they witnessed while visiting New Zealand, is also nearby. The region is widely known for its excellent fishing and clean water. On the trophic state index, Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau both fall under the ultra-oligotrophic index, with clear, highly oxygenated waters and very low biological productivity.

Location: Southland District, Southland Region, South Island