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	Destination Fiordland Manapouri
		Nestled next to the shores of Lake Manapouri and the banks of the Waiau River lies the peaceful township of Manapouri (population 300).
		Lake Manapouri is often described as the “loveliest” of all lakes with its array of 33 small islands, back drop of the majestic Cathedral Mountain range, and native bush clad edges with a variety of sandy beaches and coves.
		Manapouri provides visitors to the area with a variety of accommodation and with 2 cafe's, a restaurant, a garage and hotel, we have all the amenities for those who enjoy peaceful surroundings.
	www.fiordland.org.nz /explore-fiordland/Places-to-visit/Manapouri.asp (404 words)

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		Manapouri with a population of just over 300 is situated on the shores of Lake Manapouri and framed by the Cathedral Mountains.
		It is easy to see why sites on and adjacent to the lake were used to lend their atmosphere to the filming for the Lord of the Rings movies, as visitor should have no problem imagining Orcs and hobbits amidst the dense rainforest, as they travel across the lake.
		A feature of the lake is the number of coves, bays and islands, set in astonishingly pure water, and at 433m deep Manapouri is the second deepest lake to Lake Hauroko in southwest Fiordland.
	www.anzcro.co.uk /nz/southlakes.asp (1272 words)

	Lake Manapouri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lake Manapouri is a lake in the South Island of New Zealand.
		Lake Manapouri has four arms, North, South, West and Hope, and some 33 islands, 22 of which are wooded.
		In 1960 it was proposed to raise the lake by up to 30 metres for the power station but a strong nationwide protest prevented this from happening.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Manapouri (159 words)

	Southern Scenic Route
		Lake Manapouri is dotted with thirty five islands and dozens of secluded bays, and with some 157 km of shoreline it is an ideal lake to explore by kayak.
		The lake is deep and clear and edged with sandy beaches which are great for camping.
		Carved during the glacial age the lake is clear, with deep water, coves and cliffs, fed by waterfalls, pure mountain streams and cradled by classic Fiordland native bush and mountain scenery.
	www.southernscenicroute.co.nz /Activities/Kayaking.asp (615 words)

	Manapouri Accommodation
		There are few more mysterious and lovely lakes than that of Lake Manapouri, which is often referred to as the 'loveliest' of all of New Zealand's lakes.
		A feature of the lake is the number of coves, bays and islands, set in astonishingly pure water.
		Thirty five wooded islands dot the lake, and the shoreline extends for 157 km, with dense bush and interspaced with lovely beaches.
	www.murrells.co.nz /location.html (185 words)

	Marine and Freshwater Chemistry, University of Otago, Publications, Lakes
		A preliminary study of zinc complexation in Lakes Manapouri and Hayes revealed that zinc speciation in both lakes is dominated by its complexation to natural organic ligands.
		For Lake Manapouri dissolved zinc concentrations increased from 0.9 nM in surface waters to ~1.4 nM at depth.
		Methylmercury (methyl Hg) was determined in muscle tissue of rainbow trout from five lakes in the North Island, New Zealand to examine the within-lake variation of methyl Hg with fish length and age, and the between-lake differences of methyl Hg in fish due to geothermal emanations.
	neon.otago.ac.nz /chemistry/research/mfc/pubs/lakes/lakes.htm (764 words)

	Lake Te Anau, New Zealand
		Lake Te Anau, the largest lake on the South Island (344 sq.km), lies in the northeast of Fiordland National Park.
		The shores of the lake vary considerably in character; the east side is flat, with less rain, and is almost treeless.
		Lake Te Anau is linked with Lake Manapouri and is thus an important element in the Manapouri hydroelectric scheme.
	www.planetware.com /southland/lake-te-anau-nz-sl-lta.htm (139 words)

	4 Manapouri Power Station \| Environmental Report \| Final Reports
		In summary, resource consents for the Manapouri Power Station were recently obtained and all issues appear to have been successfully dealt with in consultation and by way of conditions.
		Consultation in relation to the consent applications was exceptionally thorough, and involved 22 organisations, including regulatory agencies, Ngai Tahu, the Guardians of Lakes Manapouri and Te Anau, the Department of Conservation and a variety of organisations representing recreational, industry, community and tourism interests.
		Manapouri Lake Control Structure and Mararoa River - Water permits to dam and divert the waters of Lake Manapouri and the Waiau and Mararoa Rivers, and to divert Mararoa River to a diversion channel.
	www.med.govt.nz /templates/MultipageDocumentPage____5612.aspx (1613 words)

	Fiordland \| Manapouri
		Manapouri is a popular destination during the summer months when visitors come to soak up the sunshine and enjoy Lake Manapouri’s crystal clear waters.
		Manapouri, with a population of 400, is situated on the shores of it’s namesake, Lake Manapouri.
		The name Manapouri is a corruption of manawapora ("sorrowing heart"), a Maori name that was applied to Lake South Mavora - situated East of Fiordland National Park - and mistakenly given to Manapouri by a European cartographer.
	www.travellink.co.nz /media/page.asp?UID=63 (621 words)

	Beechwood Lodge: Accommodation in Fiordland, New Zealand - Activities.
		Lake Manapouri - Fiordland National Park - South Island of New Zealand.
		In legend, a Maori princess, lost and injured in the forest was found by her sister who, unable to carry her, stayed by her side.
		Manapouri is the gateway to Doubtful Sound tours and the starting point for hiking tracks and fishing accesses.
	www.beechwoodlodge.com /lake_manapouri.htm (214 words)

	Unique Wildlife of New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		From here the scenery changes dramatically as the road moves into the high mountains, but it is not until one arrives at the shore of Lake Manapouri that the full grandeur of the country becomes apparent.
		This claim has been made about many lakes in the South Island, but after travelling across the dry, dusty plains from the east, the effect of arriving suddenly on its shores is stunning.
		From Manapouri it is only a short drive to Te Anau township on the shores of the lake of the same name.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~janm/wildlife/fiordland/index.htm (487 words)

	Trout Fishing and Water Taxi Transport for walkers, Lake Manapouri, Fiordland
		Fiordland's remote wild beauty, crystal clear rivers, the tranquil waters of Lake Manapouri and a back drop of some of the worlds most magical scenery provides the setting for an experience you'll never forget.
		This is Lake Manapouri with its 33 islands and deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful Lakes in the world.
		Lake Cruises on Lake Manapouri to such destinations as 'Refridgerator Valley' 'Earthquake Fault line' 'Waiora Falls' 'Pauls Dome' or any of the private beaches hidden away on one of the many islands on this Lake.
	www.fishfiordland.co.nz (388 words)

	Lake Manapouri New Zealand
		Lake Manapouri is a quiet place to stay, away from the busy tourist spots in the surrounding areas.
		Lake Manapouri, twenty minutes from Te Anau, is a picturesque lake framed by the spectacular Cathedral Mountains.
		Pearl Harbour, adjacent to Manapouri township, is the gateway to the variety of excursions undertaken on Lake Manapouri and Doubtful Sound.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/attractions/lakes/lake-manapouri.html (176 words)

	lakes manapouri te anau
		Lake Te Anau is the South Island's largest lake with a surface area of over 357 sq.
		Lake Manapouri, whilst somewhat smaller at 142 sq.
		The fishery of Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri is dominated by brown trout, however the greater catachability of the rainbow ensures it is taken almost as readily.
	www.frontierfishing.co.nz /lakes_manapouri_te_anau.htm (145 words)

	Accommodation in Manapouri, Fiordland, New Zealand
		Lake Manapouri is know as the most beautiful lake in New Zealand.
		Manapouri village is on the edge of Fiordland National Park and offers walking tracks to suit all levels of fitness, with a sandy lakeshore to stroll, jog or run.
		Lake Manapouri is just a few minutes walk from Beechwood Lodge.
	www.beechwoodlodge.com /manapouri.htm (83 words)

	Highlights . . . Doubtful Sound
		Manapouri, where we would take an hour long boat trip across Lake Manapouri, then catch a bus across the rugged road that connects the lake with Deep Arm at Doubtful Sound.
		Manapouri stands out among the environmental movement annals in NZ because of the power generating station, which is virtually hidden on the far shore.
		Manapouri was the first time in NZ history that a huge industrial plan was altered to take the natural environment into consideration.
	www.facstaff.bucknell.edu /dhiller/NZ/Highlights/doubtful.htm (1162 words)

	Manapouri Gallery
		Manapouri is a popular destination during the summer months when visitors come to soak up the sunshine and enjoy Lake Manapouri’s crystal clear waters.
		Manapouri, with a population of 400, is situated on the shores of it’s namesake, Lake Manapouri.
		Individuals have their own favourites but there can be no doubting of Lake Manapouri’s supreme and unique beauty, a beauty that only begins to be fully revealed and appreciated by taking a trip on the lake itself.
	www.manapourigallery.com /manapouri.aspx (281 words)

	Lakes of Fjordland
		The lake region of Fjordland is a mix of steep mountainous terrain and flat fertile valleys often separated by a lake.
		The 2 main lakes are Manapouri and Te Anau.
		Manapouri is the departure point for the Doubtful Sound tour.
	www.santotoday.com /plantationgetaways/gowestsf/lakes_of_fjordland.htm (674 words)

	Kayaking in Fiordland, Milford Sound and Dusky Sound, New Zealand
		Fiordland National Park is the largest in New Zealand and one of the largest in the world bordered on its eastern flank by the stunning glacial lakes of Manapouri and Te Anau and on the western shores by the 14 fiords which give the park its name.
		Carved during the glacial age the lakes are clear, deep water, edged with sandy beaches (great for camping), coves and cliffs, designed with islands, glaciated valleys, intertwined ridges, fed by waterfalls, pure mountain streams, cradled by classic Fiordland native bush and mountain scenery.
		Lakes return transport costs: free from Te Anau or Manapouri unless you need delivery to or from a remote part of the lake by boat.
	www.firstlighttravel.com /kayak_loc_fiordland.html (2017 words)

	Lake Manapouri holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Below is a list of Lake Manapouri holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
		Minutes from cafe's, restaurants, Lake and all amenities, this 4 bedroomed plus poolroom spacious comfortable sunny townhouse with 360 degree views is the ideal location for small groups of adults or families with grown children to have...
		Bird lovers, from the minute you arrive at this beech forest haven, the backdrop of birds singing, the river peeking through the tree's, you will be enraptured by this spot of natural paradise.
	www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Lake_Manapouri.asp (368 words)

	Comalco Æs Power Play
		It tried to ruin a lake to build a power station, it fought both National and Labour governments over attempts to raise power prices and now it is trying to buy the power station itself from the state at a steep discount.
		This raised the specter of the irreparable damage done to lakes by hydro schemes in the Australian state of Tasmania, where Comalco also has a major presence, and gave birth to the Save Manapouri Campaign (SMC), which marked the beginning of the modern New Zealand environmental movement.
		You get ample power by keeping the lakes as they are." SMC gathered 264,906 signatures - representing approximately 10 percent of New ZealandÆs population - on a petition opposing the raising of the lakes; that remains one of the largest public protests in the countryÆs history.
	multinationalmonitor.org /hyper/issues/1992/06/mm0692_07.html (2393 words)

	Real Journeys - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Doubtful Sound - Te Anau - Real Journeys
		The Manapouri Underground Power Station, at West Arm, is New Zealandâs largest electric power station and is unique in that nearly all of it is built underground.
		Your visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station includes travel by coach 2km down the spiral tunnel, hewn from solid granite, to the immense machine hall.
		A visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station is normally part of the Doubtful Sound daytime excursion.
	www.realjourneys.co.nz /Main/powerstation (160 words)

	* NZine * Scenic Highlights Of The South Island - Part 2 - Lake Pukaki To Te Anau - Lake Wakatipu, , Lake Manapouri, ...
		Originally built as a town for the workers on the hydro electric schemes it refused to die when the schemes were finished, and has become a lively centre for visitors and the owners of the former staff houses, now either permanent or holiday homes.
		The lake is ideal for water sports and the secondary schools rowing championships are frequently held here.
		Frankton is on the shore of Lake Wakatipu and there you turn right to travel along the shore of the lake and visit Queenstown, a tourists' mecca, or turn left to head on to Te Anau.
	www.nzine.co.nz /features/lake_pukaki_to_te_anau_scenic_highlights.html?Rcat=Travel_N_Leisure&Tcat=Scenic_Highlights (1311 words)

	Manapouri
		The Manapouri power scheme is located within Fiordland National Park in the rugged south-west corner of New Zealand.
		The Manapouri power station is located deep underground in the south-western arm of Lake Manapouri.
		Unlike many power stations, Manapouri does not rely on a high dam to provide water - it takes advantage of the natural 178-metre height difference between Lake Manapouri and the sea at Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound.
	www.meridianenergy.co.nz /aboutus/powerstations/manapouri/default.htm (171 words)

	Manapouri Power Station - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manapouri Power Station is an underground hydroelectric power station owned and operated by Meridian Energy Limited, the largest hydroelectric power station in New Zealand.
		It lies deep in a remote area of New Zealand's South Island on the western arm of Lake Manapouri, in Fiordland (45°31′17″S, 167°16′40″E).
		Comalco settled on Manapouri as that source of power and Bluff as the site of the smelter.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manapouri_Power_Station (1410 words)

	Manapouri Accommodation, beautiful B & B on the shores of Lake Manapouri
		Manapouri Accommodation, beautiful B & B on the shores of Lake Manapouri
		Take advantage of our lake front location to relax and enjoy the majestic and stunning scenery.
		Marvellous Manapouri, even the name is shrouded in myth and mystery.
	www.cathedralpeaks.com (228 words)

	Pomona Island Charitable Trust - Home Page
		Lake Manapouri has been described as the most beautiful lake in New Zealand.
		In the 1970s Lake Manapouri was saved for the nation.
		In years to come, people will want to visit Pomona Island on Lake Manapouri to see and hear a wide range of native birds, including many endangered species indigenous to the area, in a largely unspoiled, relatively easily accessible part of Fiordland.
	www.pomona-island.org.nz (127 words)

	The Moodiness of Lake Manapouri - Fiordland National Park, New Zealand’s South Island - One of Sam’s Exotic Travels ...
		Often referred to as the "loveliest" of all the lakes Manapouri is renown for its moodiness and beauty.
		Manapouri is the second deepest lake in New Zealand and contains 34 islands within its borders.
		We took the boat across Lake Manapouri on the visit to Doubtful Sound arriving back for sunset.
	flickr.com /photos/samsays/sets/72057594126693853 (124 words)

	Lake Manapouri Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Southern Lakes/Otago/Southland, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		One of New Zealands scenic wonders, Fiordlands Lake Manapouri is as well known for its spectacular Underground Power Station as for its Trout fishing and Tramping Tracks.
		Captain's Lookout/Simply Manapouri, Apartment/Flat in Lake Manapouri, Southern Lakes/Otago/Southland, New Zealand
		Simply Manapouri Studio is settled independently on the hilltop.
	www.holidayhomes.co.nz /southernlakes_otago_southland/lake_manapouri.htm (167 words)

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