Manapouri

Manapouri is a town of 222 (2018) in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. It isn't an attraction of itself, but rather serves as a gateway for exploring the southern fiords and sounds of Fiordland National Park, most prominently Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound.

Visitor information

 * Lake Manapouri Area information (DoC)
 * Lake Manapouri Area information (DoC)

By car
From Te Anau, use State Highway 95 (SH 95) south from the town centre for 21 km. SH 95 ends at Manapouri town centre.

If you're driving from Invercargill, use SH 99 west and then Clifden–Blackmount Rd (unnumbered) northwest, taking a little under two hours (roughly 140 km). Despite what it might seem on maps, the road is fully sealed, has a shoulder, and has the standard speed limit of 100 km/h.

From the rest of Southland, head west from Mossburn via SH 94, and turn left onto Hillside–Manapouri Rd (unnumbered) after 43 km (around about The Key) and continue until you reach Manapouri.

By plane
is the airport serving the area. It is only used by charter flights, though.

By bus
Tracknet has one daily bus from Te Anau to Manapouri.

Get around
The town centre is small enough that it is navigable on foot.

Go next

 * Te Anau