TE ANAU TO DO

Explore Fiordland

The wonderful small town of Te Anau is the gateway to some of New Zealand’s most outstanding outdoor experiences, including some of the Great Walks of New Zealand - such as the Milford Track, the Routeburn Track and the Kepler Track, and the stunning Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. 

If you are not here to do one of the Great Walks there is plenty more to keep you busy.  Go fishing on Lake Te Anau or Lake Manapouri and visit Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound by air or water.  There are also plenty of short walks within easy reach - just ask Alistar and Rosie for some advice!

Activities

There is no shortage of activities for the adventurous traveller to indulge in including boat cruises, kayaking, fishing and diving to tramping, caving, jet boating, hunting or mountain biking, to name a few.

Great Walks

The Great Walks are considered to be some of New Zealand's greatest adventures.  And amazingly there are three Great Walks in Fiordland National Park, all easily accessible from Te Anau.  Enjoy the Milford, Kepler or Routeburn Tracks

Other Walks

While famous for the Great Walks there are plenty of other tramps and day hikes available within Fiordland National Park. 

Horse Trek

Don't want to walk, but want to explore Fiordland National Park?  Why not try a horse trek!

Jet Boating

Jet boat the Waiau River from Te Anau or head to the Wairaurahiri River to the steepest river in New Zealand.

Kayaking

Paddle the fiords between towering cliffs for the experience of a lifetime.

Biking

If you prefer two wheels there's plenty to do from Mountain Biking in the National Park to the Lake2Lake cycle trail.

Planning on a Great Walk?

Rosie and Alistar are experienced trampers and ready to share their knowledge of Fiordland National Park and the Great Walks with you.   From where to leave your car to what to take, you will can be sure to have all the information you need.

Sightseeing

Where to start? The obvious things to see are Milford and Doubtful Sound but there are so many other areas that demand attention. A good way to fit it all in though is watching the amazing short film at Fiordland Cinema - it's breathtaking! Be sure to talk to Rosie and Alistar to get some other good suggestions too.

Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound

Explore the stunning Milford Sound and Doubtful sound by boat or in the air.

Glow Worm Caves

Cruise across Lake Te Anau for a unique journey into the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.

Fiordland on Film

Te Anau’s boutique cinema was purpose-built to offer daily screenings of the breathtaking film, Ata Whenua - Shadowland.

Cafes & Restaurants

You will be surprised to know that, despite it’s small size, there are over 30 restaurants in Te Anau! Amongst them you will find every cuisine you can imagine including Italian, Indian, and Thai as well as a traditional Kiwi pub experience.


So, whether it's a coffee fix or a quick bite, a fine dining experience or fish and chips on the lakefront, Te Anau and Manapouri have plenty of options for you to choose from.


Our recommendations including La Toscana, Bailez, Redcliff and The Moose. The Ranch is a good steakhouse and The Fat Duck has award winning lamb and beef meals.


Weather in Te Anau

Fiordland weather is highly changeable so be prepared for all conditions.

Temperatures

Summer in Fiordland (December to Feburary) offers the warmest days (between 15 - 25°C). Winter temperatures (between May and November) can be between 1 - 9°C, however cold weather can occur at any time of year.

Rainfall

Thanks to the amount of rain here the Fiordland area has amazing waterfalls and forest for you to enjoy. An average of about 1.3 metres of rain falls in Te Anau per year, over an average of about 200 rain-days per year. Don’t forget your rain jacket!

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