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Manapouri is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

Preserved through public protest at proposals to raise the level for hydroelectric purposes,
Manapouri is surrounded by dense bush and scattered with wooded islands, with the Kepler Mountains
rising in the background. Some claim that it is New Zealand's most beautiful lake. The Monument
viewpoint and hiking on tracks such as the Pearl Harbour Circle are among the attractions.
Activities include fishing, tramping, kayaking and cruising. Guided tours are available of New
Zealand's largest underground power plant, which shares the name of the lake. The boat trip across
the lake to the power station and the bus tour over the mountains to Doubtful Sound are both
spectacular. The daytime and overnight cruise excursions from Manapouri to Doubtful Sound take in
three distinct worlds: the lake, the high Wilmot Pass drive (about an hour of careful driving by bus
plus stops for photographs), and the wild beauty of Doubtful Sound from a cruise vessel. Bottlenose
dolphins from Doubtful Sound's resident pod are frequently seen in the fiord.