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Proximity to Fiordland National Park, Underfloor heating in bathrooms
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Excellent base for Fiordland adventures, Family-friendly activities and play areas
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Spa baths for ultimate relaxation, Lakeside location with garden views
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Jimmy Cook's restaurant dining, Direct lakefront access and views
Views of lake and mountains, Family-friendly outdoor activities
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Fiordland-themed décor, Hiligths restaurant carvery buffet
Gateway to Fiordland adventures, Personalized tour and local advice
Spacious rooms with comfortable beds, Ground floor apartments with private patios
On-site Chinese restaurant, Pioneer Village themed architecture
Heated outdoor pool and wellness facilities, Extensive colorful gardens
Close to Te Anau Town Centre, Recreational Facilities and Massage
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Assistance with local tours, Unique glamping tent experience
Spacious units with comfortable beds, Outdoor BBQ area with seating
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Relaxing sauna and barbecue facilities, Tranquil garden and park views
Gateway to Fiordland adventures, Exceptional host service
Relaxing garden with barbecue facilities, Accessible unit for diverse needs
Dedicated tour and ticket assistance, Recently renovated modern interiors
Newer units with modern design, Thoughtful amenities for hikers
Mountain and garden views, Fully equipped kitchen facilities
Rooms with private spa baths, Exclusive Tesla X Milford Sound tours
Rooms with private balconies or terraces, Short walk to Great Walks hiking trails
Thoughtful amenities and comfort, Luxurious, fully equipped apartments
Relaxing spa tub and terrace, Private furnished balconies or patios
Dining in the former chapel, Expansive gardens with unique features
Lush garden setting with BBQ area, Heated mattress pads for cozy nights
Wapiti sightings and sounds, Handcrafted rustic lodge
Spacious and modern accommodations, Mountain views from private patio
Prime lakeside location, Panoramic lake and mountain views
Convenient town center access, Private hot tub for ultimate relaxation
Dedicated tour desk for local activities, Garden surroundings with peaceful ambiance
Rustic charm with modern comforts, Outdoor hot tub and stargazing
Private outdoor spa for relaxation, Feather and down king beds
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Tranquil Te Anau is a springboard to some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes. Located in the south-western corner of the stunning South Island, this town on vast Lake Te Anau’s eastern shore is the gateway to a mountainous wilderness hugging the remote Tasman Sea coastline. Furthermore, it’s about 75 miles from the island’s best-loved attraction of Milford Sound with its incredible fjord scenery. Offering many hotels, Te Anau also boasts opportunities for fishing, walking, kayaking, wildlife-watching and organised tours in the rugged Fiordland National Park. Caves illuminated by glow-worms and locations featured in The Hobbit films are also nearby.
When it comes to eye-popping scenery, South Island is hard to beat with its mighty glaciers, lakes, rivers, valleys and fjords overlooked by the steep Southern Alps mountains. Moreover, Te Anau’s location makes it a great base for your visit to the region because amazing backdrops are all around plus it boasts numerous hotels and restaurants. Indeed, the splendour of the surrounding countryside has not gone unnoticed by Hollywood studios. About six miles along the Milford Road north of Te Anau, movie fans might recognise lowland scenery featured in Kiwi director Peter Jackson’s first film in The Hobbit series. It’s one of several filming locations near Te Anau that Jackson harnessed in his cinematic adaptations of J.R.R Tolkein’s Middle Earth novels. Another, used to represent Fangorn Forest in the Lord of the Rings films, can be found in wooded mountains about 13 miles to the north-east.
Not only is Te Anau the gateway to Fiordland National Park and the wider Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site to the west, but also it’s the last major settlement on the beautiful road leading to majestic Milford Sound to the north. Frequently named among the most photogenic drives in the world, the avalanche-prone Milford Road to the world-renowned beauty spot takes about two hours, passing through the astonishing Eglinton Valley with its steep mountainsides and the Mirror Lakes, offering photographers a chance to capture reflections of the gorgeous Earl Mountains. A magnet for day-trippers, the remote, wet and unique marine environment of Milford Sound is usually visited on organised coach and boat trips. Travellers can marvel at its corals, waterfalls and mountains that plunge straight into the sea while perhaps glimpsing seals, dolphins, penguins and whales. Helicopter tours are also available.
Located in the Southland region, Te Anau offers a more sedate and economical alternative to Queenstown, perhaps the region’s best-known resort with its reputation for extreme sports. However, seasoned adventurers can find unforgettable outdoor activities to enjoy in the area surrounding the hotel hotspot of Te Anau. Besides day-trips to Milford Sound, local tour operators usually offer longer itineraries which include canoeing on the dramatic fjord or overnight stays beside it. Organised trips are also available to the even harder-to-reach Doubtful Sound, another captivating inlet brimming with wildlife and raw natural beauty. It lies about 25 miles west across rugged and uninhabited terrain. Around Te Anau you can also enjoy cycling and farm tours.
The area’s lakes also host countless activities, including speedboat rides, canoeing and trout fishing, which is abundant on Lake Te Anau, South Island’s largest lake. Boat trips across the water to the limestone Te Anau Caves are another popular activity since the water-filled grotto is frequently illuminated by glow-worms. Meanwhile, Manapouri township is about 20 minutes’ drive from Te Anau and it too offers opportunities for activities in the great outdoors. Besides being a gateway for guided trips to Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound, Manapouri is a great base for kayaking on the eastern fringes of scenic Lake Manapouri, where there are coves, beaches and lagoons aplenty.
New Zealand’s geographical isolation coupled with the remoteness of the South Island’s south-western corner make the region around Te Anau fertile ground for biodiversity and wildlife-watching. Te Anau’s World heritage Site hinterland of exceptional landscapes contains some of the best living representations of the unusual flora and fauna of the ancient Gondwana supercontinent. Even though marine life is best viewed at Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound or Dusky Sound, you can also see rare creatures closer to your hotel in Te Anau. There are flightless kiwi birds native to New Zealand plus deer, falcons and kea alpine parrots in the wild nearby. Furthermore, Te Anau possesses a bird sanctuary housing endangered takahe birds, once believed to be extinct.
With so much amazing scenery on their doorsteps, it’s little wonder that New Zealanders love hiking, or tramping as it’s known locally. Visitors to Te Anau can leave their hotels and head for the pristine wilderness to take on some of the area’s famously scenic walking trails. The Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre is a good place to get details concerning the rules and costs associated with tramping, which often involves pre-booking because walkers stay in designated huts with limited spaces. The Milford Track to Milford Sound begins on the northern shores of Lake Te Anau. Founded by native Maori people to transport precious greenstone, it passes tall waterfalls featured in The Hobbit films and climbs to 1,154 metres above sea level. The 37-mile looping Kepler Track starts even nearer town and takes walkers for four days into forested mountains and valleys that were gouged out by glaciers.
Hotels in Te Anau - Price range from $25 to $180 (price per night)
In Te Anau, you might want to check out Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau, Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels, Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas. These hotels come highly recommended by many travelers.
For a taste of luxury in Te Anau, you might want to explore Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau, Lakefront Lodge, Radfords on the Lake, Fiordland Lodge. These hotels are known for their superior amenities and high-class services.
Traveling with pets? The hotels Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels, Aden Motel, Te Anau Lodge, Fiordland Lodge could be ideal. These hotels are not only pet-friendly but also offer numerous amenities to make your pets feel at home.
If you’re looking for a relaxing spa experience during your stay in Te Anau, check out Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau, Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park, Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park, Fiordland Lodge – all of which offer great spa services and facilities.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a pool in Te Anau, check out Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, Anchorage Motel Apartments, Spacious, Family Holiday Home, Templenoe Paradise – all of which offer great pool facilities for guests to enjoy.
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