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Lake Te Anau is New Zealand’s second largest lake, and enjoys a wonderful location on the edge of Fiordland National Park.
The township is beautifully situated on the tranquil lakeshore and serves as a great base from which to explore the local countryside, a virgin world where waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into forested valleys under looming granite peaks.
Manapouri
From Te Anau you can also cross the lake to visit glow-worm caves, or drive for 20 minutes to Manapouri, with a population of just 300, set on another lake scattered with islands, framed by the spectacular Cathedral Mountains
This is the gateway to Doubtful Sound, and is also the starting point for several excellent walking options, including the Routeburn, Milford and Kepler Tracks, three of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip to Te Anau & Manapouri by calling one of our New Zealand specialists on 1 800 992 198
Suggested itineraries featuring Te Anau & Manapouri
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Te Anau & Manapouri, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
New Zealand's South Island self-drive
Classic New Zealand self-drive
New Zealand's Wildlife self-drive
Map of Te Anau & Manapouri
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Places near Te Anau & Manapouri
- Doubtful Sound 59 kilometers away
- Glenorchy 82 kilometers away
- Milford Sound 85 kilometers away
- Queenstown 86 kilometers away
- Arrowtown 103 kilometers away
- Lake Wanaka 138 kilometers away
- The Catlins 167 kilometers away
- Stewart & Ulva Islands 173 kilometers away
- Haast & Lake Moeraki 201 kilometers away
- Dunedin 223 kilometers away
- Twizel 228 kilometers away
- The Otago Peninsula 235 kilometers away
- Mount Cook National Park 266 kilometers away
- Lake Tekapo 270 kilometers away
- Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers 284 kilometers away
- Hokitika 398 kilometers away
- Arthur's Pass National Park 412 kilometers away
- Christchurch 444 kilometers away
- Akaroa & Banks Peninsula 453 kilometers away
- Punakaiki 470 kilometers away
Photos of Te Anau & Manapouri
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Red tussock hills, Te Anau -
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Walking on the Kelper Track, Te Anau -
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Te Anau, New Zealand
Accommodation choices for Te Anau & Manapouri
We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Te Anau & Manapouri. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
Te Anau Lodge
The lodge is a short drive away from the town centre and benefits for views out to Lake Te Anau and the Murchison Mountains in the distance.
Dunluce Bed and Breakfast
Dunluce is an intimate and friendly bed and breakfast, ideally located on lakeside land, just outside Te Anau. All of its rooms have en suite facilities and views of the lake.
High Leys Lodge
With lake and mountain views from the property and its proximity to Fiordland National Park, High Leys is an ideal base for exploring the Te Anau and Fiordland region.
Dock Bay Lodge
All of the suites at Dock Bay Lodge are beautifully furnished with private balconies, offering unobstructed views over Lake Te Anau and the National Park Mountains.
Fiordland Lodge
Fiordland Lodge's location and views makes it perfect for relaxation or as a base for your Fiordland experience.
Lakefront Lodge
Set amongst beautiful gardens, Lakefront Lodge is located close to Lake Te Anau waterfront and just a short stroll from the centre of town.
Bella Vista Motel, Te Anau
The Bella Vista Motel in Te Anau offers all mod-cons and is located just a short distance from the lake and town centre, where you will find boutique shops and restaurants.
Prospect Lodge
Prospect Lodge Bed and Breakfast is situated in Fiordland, just a few minutes from Te Anau township, and a two-hour drive to Milford Sound.
Blue Ridge Studio Accommodation and B&B
Nestled in pretty gardens, just a short stroll to Te Anau's restaurants, shops and the lake, Blue Ridge Studio Accommodation and B&B is the perfect place to base yourself for a Fiordland experience.
Ideas for experiencing Te Anau & Manapouri
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Te Anau & Manapouri, and which use the best local guides.
Te Anau Glow Worm 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 'glow worm grotto': an unforgettable experience.
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.
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Once on board the Fiordland Navigator you will cruise through hidden waterways where bottlenose dolphins are frequently seen playing and riding the waves under the bows, fur seals bask on outcrops around the fiord, and at times the rarest penguins in the world can be observed.