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Te Anau Lodge

Te Anau Lodge

Te Anau & Manapouri, New Zealand

Te Anau Lodge is located on the edge of the town and sits at the gateway to Fiordland National Park.

The building started off as a convent in 1936 and was moved to Te Anau in the 1990s. With this in mind, the structure has a rich history with traditional wooden paneling throughout. The dining room is set in the old chapel with an impressive stained-glass window as its focal point. The communal lounge is set in the original library. Here, guests can enjoy the view out to Lake Te Anau and the Murchison Mountains.

OUR OPINION:

This cozy, characterful property benefits from views of the lake and mountains in the distance and is well located for exploring the local area of Fiordland.

OUR RATING: Medium

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Rooms

The majority of the accommodation is offered in the main lodge building where the convent theme runs throughout with aptly named rooms, such as the Cathedral Room and The Vestry Room. The rooms are in keeping with the wooden theme and have traditional decor and en suite facilities. Guests can relax in the library where they can use the tea and coffee making facilities and enjoy a complimentary evening drink.

The Bishops Retreat is a stand-alone unit just outside of the main lodge building. Guests staying here have access to the main lodge to enjoy the library lounge area.

Location

Te Anau Lodge is a 15-minute walk or short drive from Te Anau Township, where there are a range of local restaurants and bars to choose from.

The lodge offers an ideal base to enjoy the Fiordland National Park and Murchison Mountains where there are ample walking, cruising and sightseeing activities available.

Food and drink

Breakfast is served in the chapel, consisting of a continental buffet breakfast. Hot dishes can be made to order for each guest.

Throughout the day, you can enjoy homemade cookies in the library with tea and coffee. In the evening, you can also enjoy a complimentary drink here.

For lunch and dinner, your hosts will be happy to recommend local restaurants in town.

Facilities and activities

The lodge has a library lounge, where guests can relax and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and evening drinks. If you want some fresh air, you can sit in the courtyard or stroll in the garden.

Accessibility

The lodge has a disabled access guest room, with wet room facilities and wheelchair ramp.

Tour ideas in Te Anau & Manapouri

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Te Anau Lodge as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

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      Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

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    • Milford Sound Nature Cruise
      Milford Sound, New Zealand

      Milford Sound Nature Cruise

      Milford Sound Nature Cruise

      Once in Milford you will board the Milford Mariner for a nature cruise of two and a half hours which leads you the full length of the sound and into the Tasman Sea.

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    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves
      Glow worm caves, Te Anau

      Te Anau Glowworm Caves

      Te Anau Glowworm Caves

      Travel by small boat and walkways in small groups through cathedral-like caves with waterfalls, whirlpools and beautiful rock formations before drifting through the 'glowworm grotto': an unforgettable experience.

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