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Manapouri is a small town in Southland / Fiordland , in the southwest corner of the South Island of New Zealand . It is at the edge of Fiordland National Park on the eastern shore of Lake Manapouri , close to its outflow into the Waiau River . A Tourist Boat service operates from the town.

Manapouri is a 20 minutes drive from Te Anau . It is the gateway to both Doubtful and Dusky Sounds and the starting point for local walking tracks.
Manapouri is a popular destination during the summer months when visitors come to soak up the sunshine and enjoy Lake Manapouri’s clear waters.

Commercial services include a petrol station, cafe/shop, bar/bistro and numerous accommodations.

There is a large hydro-electric power station called Manapouri Power Station at West Arm on Lake Manapouri. Most of the power serves the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter.


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