Te Anau

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Te Anau is a small town on the shore of Lake Te Anau, in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park, or simply Fiordland.

[edit] Get In

  • Turn off the Queenstown - Invercargill highway just north of Lumsden onto SH94
  • Te Anau has an airstrip for light flightseeing aircraft.

[edit] Get around

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  • Cruise Te Anau - Relax on a boutique cruise to the South Fiord of Lake Te Anau. Join Peter, your personal Skipper/Guide, on a gentle bush/nature walk to discover the Hidden Lakes. Website
  • Te Ana-Au Caves - A boat trip and guided tour lets visitors see stalagmites, stalactites and glow-worms. Website
  • Lake Marrion - Off the hollyford road on the way to milford lies one of the most beautiful places on earth.
  • Gordon Kane's art gallery - On the lakefront, paintings of the deer hunting glory days. Website

[edit][add listing] Do

Any of the many tracks located in the area. Te Anau isn't called the walking capital of the world for no reason! Don't miss out on going to milford, taking a cruise, and enjoying the scenic wonderland. For once its probably better to take a bus, they don't rush it and you get good quality commentry. Take a day walk somewhere - Lake Marrion for example. If you don't have gear you can hire it from Bev's Tramping Gear Hire. Adventure sports!!! Kayaking, climbing, skydiving, jetboating + lots more is all in Te Anau.

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[edit][add listing] Eat

Make sure you try La Toscana, best pizza and pasta around! Have to try the Nonno pasta and Fiordlander pizza. Wide range of italian and nz wines and a very relaxed atmosphere.

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The three main venues in Te Anau are "The Ranch", "The Moose" and Redcliff. In order of age groups most likely to be found at each location. Also there is a working mans club for the older generations.

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Rosie's backpackers! At the end of Tom Plato Drive, Te Anau

Barnyard Backpackers. Just outside the township overlooking deer farm and a mighty fine view of the sunset when nature treats you right! www.barnyardbackpackers.com

[edit] Get out

State Highway 94, or the Milford Road leads to Milford Sound, 120 km away to the north. While Milford Sound is a major tourist attraction, the trip itself is just as spectacular and should not be rushed. There are several scenic stops along the route that provide unique views. With about 2,500 visitors a day travelling to Milford Sound at peak times it pays to get an early start.

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