Te Anau, New Zealand
The small town of Te Anau New Zealand is located on Lake Te Anau, the largest lake in New Zealand's South Island. Te Anau is centrally located, an easy drive from Queenstown, Dunedin or Invercargill and Stewart Island.
Across Lake Te Anau is the magnificent back drop of the mountains of Fiordland National Park, dominated by Mount Luxmore and the Murchison Mountains. Fiordland National Park is popular for hiking, sea kayaking and fishing. The elusive rainbow and brown trout are plentiful in the many lakes, streams and rivers.Te Anau is the main accommodation centre from which you can explore Fiordland National Park. There is quite a range of accommodation available from hotels and motels, to boutique B&B's and holiday parks. However if you want to stay here in the high season from November to April, you should always book well ahead, as accommodation in Te Anau often books out. In the town there are many small cafes and restaurants, as well as 7 day a week shopping.
From Te Anau there are full day tours to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Often called "the walking capital of the world", Te Anau is also the starting point for some of the New Zealand Great Walks. Whilst in Te Anau don't forget to explore Te Ana-au Glowworm Caves, which is a 35 minute launch cruise across Lake Te Anau.
There are many scenic flights available into Fiordland National Park; as well as a small museum with the Maori and European history of the region; and a wildlife park with many rare and endangered birds native to Fiordland, including the Takahe. If that is not enough you can also try horse back riding, jetboating or 4WD bike rides.
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Fiordland National Park Kayaking
Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound are located inside Fiordland National Park, a colossal wilderness region of craggy snow-capped mountains, nearly vertical rock faces and lush rainforest. Kayaking inside the designated world heritage region of Fiordland National Park is matchless, it is hugely satisfying and heaps of fun! It is elating gliding along taking in the sights and sounds, dwarfed by cliffs hundreds of metres high. read more -
Located right in Fiordland National Park - Te Anau, New Zealand is thee main accommodation centre and gateway for tours and attractions in Fiordland National Park. As well as scenic cruises, nature cruises and overnight cruises to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound National Park; there are also sea kayaking trips and a very popular Te Anau Glowworm Caves trip, which are well worth doing. read more
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Queenstown - Queenstown or Te Anau - Te Anau: The Hollyford Track New Zealand 3 Day Wilderness Journey is an all inclusive spectacular walk from the mountains to the sea that is suitable for a wide range of fitness levels. Unlike any...
