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Moturau Lake Manapōuri sunrise...

Southland NZ

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Moturau is the correct Māori name for Lake Manapōuri. Roto-Ua, an earlier name for the lake, was given by the Waitaha explorer Rākaihautū when digging the lake with his kō (Polynesian digging stick), on account of the persistent rain that troubled his party here. The name Moturau is sometimes said to have been given by the northern rangatira Tamatea, who travelled through the area with his travelling party after their waka, Takitimu, capsized at Te Waewae Bay. Moturau is possibly also named after a daughter of Rakapatere, or may even refer to the many islands that existed in the lake. Manapōuri is in fact the name for Shallow Bay located in the eastern part of the lake. https://kahurumanu.co.nz/atlas
October 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Wetland & Mt Cerberus (1568m), Movora Lakes Conservation Park, Southland NZ

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A wetland with water tussocks, a small unnamed lake, some native bush & a small forest covered mountain with fresh snow on the top
October 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM