Katelyn & Toby’s Guide to Te Anau
Tourism
Head off to the famous Glow Worm Caves. A 30min trip across Lake Te Anau by boat, an hour in the caves immersed by glow worms and rushing waterfalls, followed by your return to Te Anau. Great for families (recommend kids being 5 or older due to darkness).
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70 Town CentreHead off to the famous Glow Worm Caves. A 30min trip across Lake Te Anau by boat, an hour in the caves immersed by glow worms and rushing waterfalls, followed by your return to Te Anau. Great for families (recommend kids being 5 or older due to darkness).
The eighth wonder of the word? This is a must do day trip - taking in the many stops on your way to Milford such as mirror lakes or the roaring chasms. In Milford, book a cruise and see the beautiful scenery and wildlife (seals, dolphins, maybe even a whale). You will need a day for this. Drive yourself or consider booking through Real Journeys or Southern Discoveries.
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Milford Sound
The eighth wonder of the word? This is a must do day trip - taking in the many stops on your way to Milford such as mirror lakes or the roaring chasms. In Milford, book a cruise and see the beautiful scenery and wildlife (seals, dolphins, maybe even a whale). You will need a day for this. Drive yourself or consider booking through Real Journeys or Southern Discoveries.
Stunning Doubtful Sound is a day experience for everyone. Take the trip across Lake Manapouri, tour the underground powerstation, bus across Wilmer Pass and then enjoy your afternoon in the beautiful Doubtful Sound aboard one of the cruise boats. Dolphins are almost guaranteed as well as seals, birdlife and great sights.
https://www.realjourneys.co.nz/en/destinations/doubtful-sound/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInPTSgbzS5gIVgxePCh2XcAyOEAAYASAAEgJ0cvD_BwE
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Doubtful Sound / Patea
Stunning Doubtful Sound is a day experience for everyone. Take the trip across Lake Manapouri, tour the underground powerstation, bus across Wilmer Pass and then enjoy your afternoon in the beautiful Doubtful Sound aboard one of the cruise boats. Dolphins are almost guaranteed as well as seals, birdlife and great sights.
https://www.realjourneys.co.nz/en/destinations/doubtful-sound/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInPTSgbzS5gIVgxePCh2XcAyOEAAYASAAEgJ0cvD_BwE
Te Anau Helicopter Services are a fantastic team who love Fiordland as much as we do. Their scenic flight "A taste of Fiordland" is $345 per person for 25 minutes and a remote landing in amongst the mountains.
https://www.teanauhelicopters.com/taste-of-fiordland.html
Te Anau Helicopter Services
42 Aviation DriveTe Anau Helicopter Services are a fantastic team who love Fiordland as much as we do. Their scenic flight "A taste of Fiordland" is $345 per person for 25 minutes and a remote landing in amongst the mountains.
https://www.teanauhelicopters.com/taste-of-fiordland.html
Fiordland Historic Cruises takes you aboard the sail boat Faith for a 3-hour cruise on Lake Te Anau, visiting key parts of the South Fiord. $120 per adult & $50 per child, this is a very relaxing time out on the water.
https://fiordlandhistoriccruises.co.nz
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Faith in Fiordland
85 Lakefront DrFiordland Historic Cruises takes you aboard the sail boat Faith for a 3-hour cruise on Lake Te Anau, visiting key parts of the South Fiord. $120 per adult & $50 per child, this is a very relaxing time out on the water.
https://fiordlandhistoriccruises.co.nz
Food scene
Great food & coffee. Popular cafe in the Te Anau township and well visited.
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Sandfly Cafe Te Anau
9 The LnGreat food & coffee. Popular cafe in the Te Anau township and well visited.
Ideal for an affordable, yet delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great customer service and vibe about the place with indoor or outdoor setting. Located centre of town on ‘The Lane’.
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The Ranch Bar & Grill
111 Town CentreIdeal for an affordable, yet delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great customer service and vibe about the place with indoor or outdoor setting. Located centre of town on ‘The Lane’.
The Fat Duck
124 Town CentreA great bar for a drink on a Saturday night.
Sightseeing
From the Lake Te Anau control gates take a 30min stroll to Dock Bay and enjoy morning - lunch sun or stretch it out to 90mins to Brod Bay and bask in the all day sunshine. Gentle rolling track to Brod Bay. From there you can take on the Luxmore mountain climb (approx 4 hours) or the entire Kepler Track (3 days minimum). Water taxi available to Brod Bay from Te Anau. More info: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/kepler-track/
Kepler Track
Kepler TrackFrom the Lake Te Anau control gates take a 30min stroll to Dock Bay and enjoy morning - lunch sun or stretch it out to 90mins to Brod Bay and bask in the all day sunshine. Gentle rolling track to Brod Bay. From there you can take on the Luxmore mountain climb (approx 4 hours) or the entire Kepler Track (3 days minimum). Water taxi available to Brod Bay from Te Anau. More info: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/kepler-track/
A moderate walk starting at 'The Divide' shelter (the beginning of the Routeburn Track at the Milford Road end), takes you up to Key Summit over 2.5 hours return. Stunning views into Milford and over to Lake Marion. We have done this with a 6 month old on the shoulders of mum so it isn't too difficult, just enough to get the heart going. 1 Hour drive from Te Anau to the start of the track.
Routeburn Track: Key Summit Track
Routeburn Track: Key Summit TrackA moderate walk starting at 'The Divide' shelter (the beginning of the Routeburn Track at the Milford Road end), takes you up to Key Summit over 2.5 hours return. Stunning views into Milford and over to Lake Marion. We have done this with a 6 month old on the shoulders of mum so it isn't too difficult, just enough to get the heart going. 1 Hour drive from Te Anau to the start of the track.
Retail - Outdoor & Sports
Service is local and highly knowledgeable. A deal can always be found here for all sporting and outdoor goods, particular fishing, hunting and camping/tramping. Locally owned business.
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Outside Sports Te Anau
38 Town CentreService is local and highly knowledgeable. A deal can always be found here for all sporting and outdoor goods, particular fishing, hunting and camping/tramping. Locally owned business.
Neighbourhoods
Very safe and friendly town with beautiful views from all angles and surrounded by mountains. Easy to get around with good amenities throughout.
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Te Anau
Very safe and friendly town with beautiful views from all angles and surrounded by mountains. Easy to get around with good amenities throughout.
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Cómo moverse
Walking is best.
Enjoy Te Anau on foot through the main town, take in the shops or enjoy a coffee at one of the various cafes. A stroll along the lake front is amazing on a clear day.
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Jacket is a must.
Te Anau is on the edge of the Southern Alps and in a matter of minutes you can go from bikini weather to jacket weather - the latter is a must to pack.
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Stargazing
Make sure you stand out on our front lawn at night time for 10 mins on a clear night. You won't regret it.