Lake Manapouri
Lake Manapouri (Māori: Manapōuri) is located in the South Island of New Zealand. The lake is situated within the Fiordland National Park and the wider region of Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
| Lake Manapouri | |
|---|---|
| Manapōuri (Māori) | |
Lake Manapouri towards Turret Range and West Arm | |
Lake Manapouri Lake Manapouri | |
| Location | Southland District, Southland Region, South Island |
| Coordinates | 45°30′S 167°30′E |
| Primary inflows | Upper Waiau River |
| Primary outflows | Waiau River |
| Catchment area | 1,388 km2 (536 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Max. length | 28 km (17 mi) |
| Surface area | 142 km2 (55 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Max. depth | 444 m (1,457 ft) |
| Water volume | 21.16 km3 (5.08 cu mi) |
| Shore length1 | 170 km (110 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 177.8 m (583 ft) |
| Islands | 33 |
| Settlements | Manapouri |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
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