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Te Anau
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.

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Hotels in Te Anau

Fiordland Hotel & Motel Score 6.85 from 62 reviews
91 Luxmore Drive 6.85/10
Fiordland Hotel & Motel is situated in Te Anau, 5-minutes from the lake. The town centre is a 10-minute walk. There are lake and mountain views from most rooms. There are a choice of affordable hotel rooms and motel units available. Motel units have kitchen facilities and living area. Hotel rooms have an ensuite bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Fiordland Hotel & Motel has a solar-heated indoor swimming pool and 2 spa pools. The lounge bar offers light snacks. There are walking tracks around the hotel. Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound are easily accessible for day trips. ... more
 
Arran Motel Score 0 from 0 reviews
64 Quintin Drive 0/10
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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau Score 7.6 from 22 reviews
20 Lakefront Drive 7.6/10
Kingsgate Hotel is situated next to the Lake Te Anau, within walking distance of the town centre. It offers excellent walking opportunities and free parking. The comfortable rooms offer en suite bathrooms and modern facilities. The hotel has a communal lounge with a fireplace. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. You can eat on the outside terrace. Local cafes and restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Manapouri are easily accessible for day trips, which can be organised by Kingsgate staff. It is a 2-hour drive to Queenstown and Invercargill airports. ... more
 
More hotels in Te Anau

Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise 2 days / 1 night

As you board your luxury coach in Te Anau you can enjoy a spectacular journey along the Milford Road. The coach driver provides an informative commentary in English only. There is time for a photo stop and short walks along the way.

Upon arrival at Milford Sound, you will board the Milford Mariner for the overnight cruise. The vessel explores in a leisurely way many points of interest, with plenty of time available to view waterfalls, rain forest, mountains and wildlife with the experienced nature guide on board.

The Milford Mariner offers you a very special dinner, bed and breakfast experience. With a nature guide at hand you can explore in the tender craft and kayaks or simply relax on deck. After the days activities, enjoy a delicious evening buffet in the spacious saloon before retiring to your private cabin. The Milford Mariner caters for visitors who enjoy comfort combined with activity. The vessel has been purpose built to accommodate passengers in private cabins with en suite bathrooms. It has a spacious dinning saloon, observation lounge and large open deck areas for viewing the scenery of Milford Sound.

After reaching the open sea, subject to weather and favorable conditions the sails are hoisted for a period. The vessel returns to and anchors overnight in sheltered Harrison Cove. Activities include kayaking and exploring the shoreline on the tender craft. The overnight cruise includes a delicious three course buffet evening meal and hearty cooked breakfast. beverages are sold at the licensed, on board bar. The next morning following breakfast there is further cruising before returning to the Milford Sound Wharf.

After disembarkation on the morning of the second day you will return to Te Anau by coach allowing time to reflect on the beauty of the morning scenery.

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Milford Track Guided Day Walk ex Te Anau 9 hours

Clinton River Valley. Milford Track Guided Day Walk

This summer you can experience the first section of the world famous Milford Track as a one day adventure suitable for walkers of most ages and fitness levels.

Following a coach transfer to Te Anau Downs, cruise to the head of beautiful Lake Te Anau and the start of the track. On your walk you will follow the Clinton River for a short way, cross a swing bridge and then on through ancient beech forest to the Clinton Hikers Hut. Lunch is enjoyed beside a mountain stream or at the Hut.

An experienced guide points out interesting human and natural history of the track along the way and there is plenty of time for you to relax, take photos and view the bird life.

Walking is easy and unhurried and there are no big hills.

  • Group size limited to 12 per guide
  • Delicious picnic lunch options (must be pre-ordered)
  • 5-6 hours of leisurely walking
  • Easy walking track (11 Kilometers return)
  • Coach transfers from most Te Anau accommodation
  • Suitable for children 10 years an over

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves and Launch Excursion 2.5 hours

A mysterious underground world of rock formations, waterfalls, whirlpools, and a 'cathedral' with walls towering above.

This fascinating caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages.

Following a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau to Cavern House. Upon arrival join an informative talk about the life cycle of the glow worms, the history of the caves, their development and operation.

Next your friendly guide will take you on an exploration of the caves by path and small punt. Observe how the rushing water sculpts the rock formations, before gliding through silent darkness to the glowworm grotto. The delicate incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight. Return to Te Anau by boat across the lake, reflecting on this amazing experience of nature.

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