Guidebook for Te Anau
Parks & Nature
Walk one of New Zealand's Great Walks. A wonderful activity without cost for a day walk. It`s also reasonably sheltered beneath the tree canopy on a wet day, and is still a good day out. You can use the Kepler Water Taxi to cross to Brod Bay from the township, cutting out the lakefront walk and starting straight into the hill climb. You`ll be rewarded with incredible views of the Te Anau basin, the South Fiord, and Lake Te Anau. You also have the option of being picked up by helicopter from our front yard and flying to the top of the track on Mount Luxmore, walking down the mountain, and coming back across Lake Te Anau on the Kepler Water Taxi.
11 locals recommend
Kepler Track
Kepler TrackWalk one of New Zealand's Great Walks. A wonderful activity without cost for a day walk. It`s also reasonably sheltered beneath the tree canopy on a wet day, and is still a good day out. You can use the Kepler Water Taxi to cross to Brod Bay from the township, cutting out the lakefront walk and starting straight into the hill climb. You`ll be rewarded with incredible views of the Te Anau basin, the South Fiord, and Lake Te Anau. You also have the option of being picked up by helicopter from our front yard and flying to the top of the track on Mount Luxmore, walking down the mountain, and coming back across Lake Te Anau on the Kepler Water Taxi.
A very sheltered exotic park. Lake Henry has a walkway which can be completed through the park in about 20 minutes. Frisbee Golf is an activity you can play at your own pace in the park. Bring your own frisbee for this one.
9 locals recommend
Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve
A very sheltered exotic park. Lake Henry has a walkway which can be completed through the park in about 20 minutes. Frisbee Golf is an activity you can play at your own pace in the park. Bring your own frisbee for this one.
Shopping
Traditional New Zealand Maori Jade/ Greenstone carved jewellery. A highlight of your trip to see the enormous greenstone boulder in the doorway.
Jade Country
63 Town CentreTraditional New Zealand Maori Jade/ Greenstone carved jewellery. A highlight of your trip to see the enormous greenstone boulder in the doorway.
Essentials
Locally owned supermarket. Larger of the two supermarkets in town.
44 locals recommend
FreshChoice Te Anau
5 Milford CresLocally owned supermarket. Larger of the two supermarkets in town.
Entertainment & Activities
A great activity for a bit of lighthearted competition!!
6 locals recommend
Fiordland Bike Hire & Mini Golf
7 Mokonui StA great activity for a bit of lighthearted competition!!
Food Scene
The Fat Duck
124 Town CentreWell priced, Locally owned, wonderful meals. Open all day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fiordland Cinema
7 The LnLaid back bar next to the Fiordland Cinema. Great atmosphere.
Sightseeing
A wonderful way to experience Fiordland by air. Land in the fjords and enjoy a secluded beach all to yourself, or fly over iconic Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, or Dusky Sound. Locally owned. A rare opportunity to fly in a sea plane in NZ.
7 locals recommend
Wings & Water (Te Anau)
65 Lakefront DrA wonderful way to experience Fiordland by air. Land in the fjords and enjoy a secluded beach all to yourself, or fly over iconic Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, or Dusky Sound. Locally owned. A rare opportunity to fly in a sea plane in NZ.