…part of Te Wāhipounamu/South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Located in the south-west corner of New Zealand's South Island, the landscape is dominated by mountains, lakes, forests and grasslands. The two lakes, North Mavora and South Mavora can be found between Mossburn and Te Anau on State…
…corner of New Zealand's South Island is the largest national park in the country and forms a major part of the TeWahipounamu World Heritage site. Located within the park is Lake Te Anau – the second largest lake in the country (after Lake Taupo). Three large inland fiords meet the lake on its…
…Heritage Areas The New Zealand mainland has two World Heritage Areas--Tongariro in the Central North Island and TeWahipounamu in the south-west of the South Island. TeWahipounamu is made up of four national parks--Westland/Tai Poutini, Mount Aspiring, Aoraki/Mount Cook and Fiordland. The area…
…TeWahipounamu World Heritage site. The lake is framed by the spectacular Cathedral Mountains and has four arms—North, South, West and Hope. During the last ice age, about 20,000 years ago, glaciers originating in central Fiordland spread out to the east across the present sites of Lakes Te…
…Park The boundaries of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park encircle New Zealand's highest mountains and largest glaciers. The park is part of TeWahipounamu, the South Westland World Heritage Area, in recognition of its outstanding natural value. From Twizel, a sealed road leads along the edge of…
The Mavora Lakes are considered to be one of the treasures of Southland and part of Te Wāhipounamu/South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Located in the south-west corner of New Zealand's South Island, the landscape is dominated by mountains, lakes, forests and grasslands.
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…mountain ranges rising dramatically round it. A short distance away is the glacial Mount Aspiring National Park – part of the World Heritage Site TeWahipounamu. This historic alpine world is a must see and a true marvel of nature. Surrounding Wanaka are a string of other large crystal-clear alpine…
…track Mavora Lakes Park - Off the beaten track Visit Website The Mavora Lakes are considered to be one of the treasures of Southland and part of Te Wāhipounamu/South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area. Located in the south-west corner of New Zealand's South Island, the landscape is dominated…
…over 3,000 metres high, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki Mount Cook. The park is also part of Te Wahipounamu—South Westland World Heritage Area—in recognition of its outstanding natural value. Glaciers cover 40 percent of the breathtaking…
…'Hole in the Rock' cruise. more about Bay of Islands cruises. * Botanical Gardens & Te Papa, - Recommendations for senior travellers visiting Wellington simply have to include plenty of time for: Te Papa, New Zealand's bold, innovative national museum set on Wellington's waterfront. Visitors…