Te Anau

🌿 About this place

Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland National Park, the largest national park in New Zealand and a UNESCO World Heritage Area. Located on the shores of Lake Te Anau, it is the main base for exploring some of the country's most spectacular landscapes, including Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and several of New Zealand's Great Walks.

Despite its importance as a travel hub, Te Anau remains a peaceful lakeside town surrounded by mountains, forests and crystal-clear waters. It offers a slower pace and a strong connection to nature.

✨ What to do around Te Anau

⭐ Don’t Miss

🚢 Milford Sound
One of the most iconic destinations in New Zealand, famous for dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and breathtaking fiord scenery.

✨ Te Anau Glowworm Caves
A unique underground experience where thousands of glowworms illuminate the darkness like a living starry sky.

🌊 Lake Te Anau Lakefront
Enjoy peaceful walks along New Zealand’s second-largest lake with beautiful mountain views.

🥾 Kepler Track
One of New Zealand’s Great Walks, offering alpine ridges, native forest and stunning Fiordland scenery.

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🚤 Doubtful Sound
A remote and less visited fiord often considered even more spectacular than Milford Sound.

🌿 Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Learn about the unique wildlife, geology and history of the region before heading into the park.

🏔️ Te Anau Lion Lookout
A short walk leading to panoramic views over the lake and surrounding mountains.

🌅 Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve
A quiet reserve with walking paths, native birds and beautiful reflections on the water.

🦜 Bird Sanctuary
A free wildlife sanctuary where visitors can see rare native birds, including the endangered takahē.