Villa on the Lake Guidebook
Sightseeing
Milford Sound is a 2 hour drive from Te Anau. You should allow at least 3 hours as there are lots of lovely scenic stops on the way. In our AirBnB guidebook (in the Villa), we have a copy of a road map which makes the best scenic stops.
It's essential you cruise on Milford Sound as you can only see the entrance to the Sound from the wharf. We recommend a small boat cruise option as it's more personal. The cruise usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on which company you use.
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Milford Sound
Milford Sound is a 2 hour drive from Te Anau. You should allow at least 3 hours as there are lots of lovely scenic stops on the way. In our AirBnB guidebook (in the Villa), we have a copy of a road map which makes the best scenic stops.
It's essential you cruise on Milford Sound as you can only see the entrance to the Sound from the wharf. We recommend a small boat cruise option as it's more personal. The cruise usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on which company you use.
The Te Anau Bird Sanctuary (Punanga Manu o Te Anau) is set on the shores of Lake Te Ana. It is open from dawn to dusk and can cater for guided tours if booked in advance through the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
Entry is free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated. The park is a great family friendly place to visit, allowing you to take a peek at some of New Zealand’s special birds that are difficult to see in the wild.
The rare flightless Takahē are the stars of the Bird Sanctuary and meeting these prehistoric-looking characters are a must-do for Fiordland visitors. Here you can also enjoy close up views of Kākā, beautiful native forest parrots, Kererū, New Zealand's stunning wood pigeons, and Tūī, with their distinctive white throat tufts (poi).There are always plenty of ducks and geese to see in the waterfowl enclosure, including introduced Mallard Ducks and Canadian Geese.
The birds held in aviaries here have either been injured and cannot survive in the wild, or they have been involved in captive rearing programmes. The injured birds are rehabilitated and if possible, released back into the wild when they are strong enough.
There are daily feeding time tours at 10:30 am. To join a tour you must purchase a ticket from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Tours are limited to 25 people.
Adult (18+ years): $10 per person
Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required – children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
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Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
RD 162 Manapouri-Te Anau HwyThe Te Anau Bird Sanctuary (Punanga Manu o Te Anau) is set on the shores of Lake Te Ana. It is open from dawn to dusk and can cater for guided tours if booked in advance through the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
Entry is free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated. The park is a great family friendly place to visit, allowing you to take a peek at some of New Zealand’s special birds that are difficult to see in the wild.
The rare flightless Takahē are the stars of the Bird Sanctuary and meeting these prehistoric-looking characters are a must-do for Fiordland visitors. Here you can also enjoy close up views of Kākā, beautiful native forest parrots, Kererū, New Zealand's stunning wood pigeons, and Tūī, with their distinctive white throat tufts (poi).There are always plenty of ducks and geese to see in the waterfowl enclosure, including introduced Mallard Ducks and Canadian Geese.
The birds held in aviaries here have either been injured and cannot survive in the wild, or they have been involved in captive rearing programmes. The injured birds are rehabilitated and if possible, released back into the wild when they are strong enough.
There are daily feeding time tours at 10:30 am. To join a tour you must purchase a ticket from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre. Tours are limited to 25 people.
Adult (18+ years): $10 per person
Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required – children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
This tour involves a cruise up Lake Te Anau (about 40 minutes) then you head into the caves with a guide. Total trip time is about 2.5 hours. Great trip for families and watch out for the “Kids Go Free” over holiday periods. Real Journeys operate this tour.
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Te Anau Glowworm Caves
85 Lakefront DriveThis tour involves a cruise up Lake Te Anau (about 40 minutes) then you head into the caves with a guide. Total trip time is about 2.5 hours. Great trip for families and watch out for the “Kids Go Free” over holiday periods. Real Journeys operate this tour.
You can do guided kayaking tours on Milford Sound. We recommend Roscos Milford Sound Kayaks. They have an option of tours. Kayaking on the Sound makes you appreciate just how high those mountains. A minimum age of 16 years is required for the kayaking tour.
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Roscos Milford Sound Kayaks
72 Town CentreYou can do guided kayaking tours on Milford Sound. We recommend Roscos Milford Sound Kayaks. They have an option of tours. Kayaking on the Sound makes you appreciate just how high those mountains. A minimum age of 16 years is required for the kayaking tour.
If you are looking to kayak on Doubtful Sound then we recommend Doubtful Sound Kayak. It's much quieter to kayak on Doubtful Sound compared to Milford Sound as not so many boats around.
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Doubtful Sound Kayak
77 Manapouri-Te Anau HwyIf you are looking to kayak on Doubtful Sound then we recommend Doubtful Sound Kayak. It's much quieter to kayak on Doubtful Sound compared to Milford Sound as not so many boats around.
The boat, Faith, is a wooden motor-sailer, built in 1935 in Scotland.They take up to 16 guests for a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Lake Te Anau. Included are canapes and drinks for the tour. Also, they do private functions so good for a birthday or special occasion.
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Faith in Fiordland
85 Lakefront DrThe boat, Faith, is a wooden motor-sailer, built in 1935 in Scotland.They take up to 16 guests for a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Lake Te Anau. Included are canapes and drinks for the tour. Also, they do private functions so good for a birthday or special occasion.
This company offers jet boat rides down the mighty Waiau River and into Lake Manapouri. There are combination options for biking, flying and guided walking.
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Fiordland Jet
84 Lakefront DrThis company offers jet boat rides down the mighty Waiau River and into Lake Manapouri. There are combination options for biking, flying and guided walking.
The Lake2Lake trail runs alongside Lake Te Anau and the East side of the Waiau river towards Lake Manapouri. The first 19km from Te Anau to Balloon Loop and 6km of trail from Manapouri to Supply Bay Road are now open for walkers, runners, cyclists and any other non-motorised transport (e-bikes welcome). The trail is pet friendly as well. The trail is mostly 2.2-2.5m wide and is rated “Grade 2 Easy”. The total length to Manapouri is 32 km. At present users have to travel along 4km of the Te Anau-Manapouri highway to link the two trailheads between Supply Bay Road and Balloon Loop.
The trail can be used in both directions or people can make a loop by returning on Golf Course Road or the Te Anau-Manapouri Highway. It’s great for families.
A 41km loop can be created by gravel roads up Mt York Road and along Ramparts Road, past the lookout, returning to town via the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway (see map).
Construction work is underway to extend the trail to Te Anau Downs (up the Milford Road)
Bikes are available for hire from Wild Rides (in the town centre). Also, transport can be arranged to Manapouri (and back).
The trail has been constructed by a charitable trust funded entirely by donations.
The Lake2Lake Cycle Trail
116 Town CentreThe Lake2Lake trail runs alongside Lake Te Anau and the East side of the Waiau river towards Lake Manapouri. The first 19km from Te Anau to Balloon Loop and 6km of trail from Manapouri to Supply Bay Road are now open for walkers, runners, cyclists and any other non-motorised transport (e-bikes welcome). The trail is pet friendly as well. The trail is mostly 2.2-2.5m wide and is rated “Grade 2 Easy”. The total length to Manapouri is 32 km. At present users have to travel along 4km of the Te Anau-Manapouri highway to link the two trailheads between Supply Bay Road and Balloon Loop.
The trail can be used in both directions or people can make a loop by returning on Golf Course Road or the Te Anau-Manapouri Highway. It’s great for families.
A 41km loop can be created by gravel roads up Mt York Road and along Ramparts Road, past the lookout, returning to town via the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway (see map).
Construction work is underway to extend the trail to Te Anau Downs (up the Milford Road)
Bikes are available for hire from Wild Rides (in the town centre). Also, transport can be arranged to Manapouri (and back).
The trail has been constructed by a charitable trust funded entirely by donations.
Wild rides hire both standard and e-bikes for the whole family. They also arrange transport options to the Lake2Lake Cycle Trail.
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Wild Rides - Bike Fiordland
68 Town CentreWild rides hire both standard and e-bikes for the whole family. They also arrange transport options to the Lake2Lake Cycle Trail.
Offer movies from box office daily as well as the following films made right here in Fiordland by helicopter pilot, Kim Hollows, who had to build the cinema to show Ata Whenua.
Ata Whenua
Ata Whenua is a 30 minute movie shown at Fiordland Cinema 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm daily. Ata Whenua (Shadowland) brings you the Fiordland World Heritage Status wilderness you would otherwise never see. Mysterious, evocative, exhilarating and utterly spectacular, filmed mostly from a helicopter across extremes of season, climate and terrain, it will take you on an unforgettable journey through one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on earth. Cost - $12.00 per adult and $6.00 per child (they do have family rates as well). Great big seats and you can take a drink from the bar, coffee/tea/hot chocolate etc in with you.
Deer Wars
This is a story of men and machines, of incredible daring and unprecedented ingenuity set in the dangerous and unpredictable New Zealand mountains. Over a 20 year period these helicopter pioneers turned a national ecological disaster into a major export industry – but at a cost. Over 80 men died in the pursuit of deer and many more seriously injured. This film celebrates this unique time when through innovation and sheer guts a few hundred Kiwis did the impossible and created the legend that became the deer wars. This 30 minute film screens 4.00 pm daily at the Fiordland Cinema. Pricing and drink options are the same as for Ata Whenua.
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Fiordland Cinema
7 The LnOffer movies from box office daily as well as the following films made right here in Fiordland by helicopter pilot, Kim Hollows, who had to build the cinema to show Ata Whenua.
Ata Whenua
Ata Whenua is a 30 minute movie shown at Fiordland Cinema 5.00 pm and 6.00 pm daily. Ata Whenua (Shadowland) brings you the Fiordland World Heritage Status wilderness you would otherwise never see. Mysterious, evocative, exhilarating and utterly spectacular, filmed mostly from a helicopter across extremes of season, climate and terrain, it will take you on an unforgettable journey through one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on earth. Cost - $12.00 per adult and $6.00 per child (they do have family rates as well). Great big seats and you can take a drink from the bar, coffee/tea/hot chocolate etc in with you.
Deer Wars
This is a story of men and machines, of incredible daring and unprecedented ingenuity set in the dangerous and unpredictable New Zealand mountains. Over a 20 year period these helicopter pioneers turned a national ecological disaster into a major export industry – but at a cost. Over 80 men died in the pursuit of deer and many more seriously injured. This film celebrates this unique time when through innovation and sheer guts a few hundred Kiwis did the impossible and created the legend that became the deer wars. This 30 minute film screens 4.00 pm daily at the Fiordland Cinema. Pricing and drink options are the same as for Ata Whenua.
Description
Nice short course just outside of Te Anau. Plays through the woods and around a small bog. Small signs mark the tees (single square blocks at the front), and markers on the baskets point to the next tee. Discs for sale at Outside Sports Te Anau.
Directions
Ivon Wilson Park - just south of Te Anau on the Manapouri-Te Anau Hwy. Next to the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park.
Course Details
Target Type: Baskets
Tee Type: Grass
Elevation: Flat
Foliage: Woodsy
Course Length: 2,073ft
Hole Length: Under 300ft: 14 | 300 - 400ft: 2 | Over 400ft: 2
Disc Golf Te Anau
Manapouri Te Anau HighwayDescription
Nice short course just outside of Te Anau. Plays through the woods and around a small bog. Small signs mark the tees (single square blocks at the front), and markers on the baskets point to the next tee. Discs for sale at Outside Sports Te Anau.
Directions
Ivon Wilson Park - just south of Te Anau on the Manapouri-Te Anau Hwy. Next to the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park.
Course Details
Target Type: Baskets
Tee Type: Grass
Elevation: Flat
Foliage: Woodsy
Course Length: 2,073ft
Hole Length: Under 300ft: 14 | 300 - 400ft: 2 | Over 400ft: 2
Choose one of the two great escape room games & work together with your group to solve clues and crack codes. Part treasure hunter, part detective. Work together as a family or team to interpret clues, solve puzzles and “escape”. Fiordland Escapes is the perfect solution for a fun group activity. Birthday parties, team building or a special occasion. Prepare for an exhilarating hour of fun with your team of 2-6 people. Find the clues and work together to solve problems. Escape!
Fiordland Escapes
66 Park LnChoose one of the two great escape room games & work together with your group to solve clues and crack codes. Part treasure hunter, part detective. Work together as a family or team to interpret clues, solve puzzles and “escape”. Fiordland Escapes is the perfect solution for a fun group activity. Birthday parties, team building or a special occasion. Prepare for an exhilarating hour of fun with your team of 2-6 people. Find the clues and work together to solve problems. Escape!
Great for kids and adults alike. They offer mini golf as well as bike hirm on Quadricycle and an even bigger one that 8 people can ride on.
Te Anau Mini Golf
7 Mokonui StreetGreat for kids and adults alike. They offer mini golf as well as bike hirm on Quadricycle and an even bigger one that 8 people can ride on.
Fiordland National Park is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Sit back, relax and let us show you the sights in the best way possible - by AIR. We are a CAA approved air charter business and provide scenic flights & transport to remote areas of Fiordland. Our office is conveniently based on the shores of Lake Te Anau, so are centrally located for your departure. See below for our most popular routes. We offer a wide range of scenic flights and experiences to suit your budget.
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Wings & Water (Te Anau)
65 Lakefront DrFiordland National Park is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Sit back, relax and let us show you the sights in the best way possible - by AIR. We are a CAA approved air charter business and provide scenic flights & transport to remote areas of Fiordland. Our office is conveniently based on the shores of Lake Te Anau, so are centrally located for your departure. See below for our most popular routes. We offer a wide range of scenic flights and experiences to suit your budget.
Dive one of the most unique dive sites in the world - join us on one of our dive tours in Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand where deep water species live and roam the shallows and/or develop your diving skills with specialty training. We specialise in drysuit training as part of our dive tours and offer the use of high end Scuba Force dive equipment including training on the SF2 Rebreathers.
Descend Scuba Diving New Zealand lives to Awaken the Explorer in you, share our DEEP passion for the Marine environment and give honest quality service and experience.
Descend Scuba Diving - Milford Sound
1a Deepwater Basin RoadDive one of the most unique dive sites in the world - join us on one of our dive tours in Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand where deep water species live and roam the shallows and/or develop your diving skills with specialty training. We specialise in drysuit training as part of our dive tours and offer the use of high end Scuba Force dive equipment including training on the SF2 Rebreathers.
Descend Scuba Diving New Zealand lives to Awaken the Explorer in you, share our DEEP passion for the Marine environment and give honest quality service and experience.
Situated next to spectacular Lake Te Anau and surrounded by the Fiordland National Park, the Te Anau Golf Club is a hidden gem and one of New Zealand's most picturesque golf courses.
Located halfway between Queenstown and Milford Sound, Te Anau is a wonderful place to visit.
Stop over for a few days and with such a magnificent golf course you'll be glad you did! Our 18-hole challenging par 71 course is neatly presented and a delight to play either winter or summer. Each hole offers a unique view of the majestic mountain scenery and the constantly changing lake character. It is hard to find a more beautiful golfing environment.
Visitors are always welcome at the Te Anau Golf Club.
Ph: +64 3 249 7474
Email: teanaugolf@xtra.co.nz
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Te Anau Golf Club
Golf Course RoadSituated next to spectacular Lake Te Anau and surrounded by the Fiordland National Park, the Te Anau Golf Club is a hidden gem and one of New Zealand's most picturesque golf courses.
Located halfway between Queenstown and Milford Sound, Te Anau is a wonderful place to visit.
Stop over for a few days and with such a magnificent golf course you'll be glad you did! Our 18-hole challenging par 71 course is neatly presented and a delight to play either winter or summer. Each hole offers a unique view of the majestic mountain scenery and the constantly changing lake character. It is hard to find a more beautiful golfing environment.
Visitors are always welcome at the Te Anau Golf Club.
Ph: +64 3 249 7474
Email: teanaugolf@xtra.co.nz
We are located in central Te Anau at the Wellness Hub, 188 Milford Road.
We have a variety of treatments, including relaxation, deep tissue, fort revival, hot stone treatment, myofascial, pregnancy, couples massage,and hike recovery combos.
Fiordland Massage Clinic
188 Milford RdWe are located in central Te Anau at the Wellness Hub, 188 Milford Road.
We have a variety of treatments, including relaxation, deep tissue, fort revival, hot stone treatment, myofascial, pregnancy, couples massage,and hike recovery combos.
Food scene
Our food truck in the centre of town. They have Boas, Sushi Bowls and dumplings. They are all great. Coffee also and drink options.
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Habit Foods
92 Milford CresOur food truck in the centre of town. They have Boas, Sushi Bowls and dumplings. They are all great. Coffee also and drink options.
This place has the best pub food in town. It’s more at the gourmet end of “pub food”. Lovely roast dinner. We recommend booking as there is not a lot of dining space indoors. Lots of lovely big tables outside if it’s a sunny day.
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The Ranch Bar & Grill
111 Town CentreThis place has the best pub food in town. It’s more at the gourmet end of “pub food”. Lovely roast dinner. We recommend booking as there is not a lot of dining space indoors. Lots of lovely big tables outside if it’s a sunny day.
Best cafe in town and serves great coffee consistently.
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Sandfly Cafe Te Anau
9 The LnBest cafe in town and serves great coffee consistently.
This is the No. 1 restaurant in town. High end delicious food. Recommend you book a small restaurant. Great special occasion restaurant.
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Redcliff Cafe
12 Mokonui StThis is the No. 1 restaurant in town. High end delicious food. Recommend you book a small restaurant. Great special occasion restaurant.
The No. 2 restaurant in town. Lovely big space so able to take big groups. Good options for the children. Recommend your book especially if you are a group. Desserts are awesome.
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The Fat Duck
124 Town CentreThe No. 2 restaurant in town. Lovely big space so able to take big groups. Good options for the children. Recommend your book especially if you are a group. Desserts are awesome.
Lovely cafe which has a great cabinet selection and restaurant. They also do takeaway. Also, they have a lovely wee bar that you often see the locals in on a Friday night.
Alpine Centre Cafe & Bar
2 Sandy Brown RdLovely cafe which has a great cabinet selection and restaurant. They also do takeaway. Also, they have a lovely wee bar that you often see the locals in on a Friday night.
Wonderful pizzas and pasta. They have a cheesecake special every night (made onsite).
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La Toscana Pizzeria
108 Town CentreWonderful pizzas and pasta. They have a cheesecake special every night (made onsite).
Great gelato ice creams served during the day time. Also, lovely wood fired pizza.
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Ristorante Pizzeria Paradiso
1 Milford CresGreat gelato ice creams served during the day time. Also, lovely wood fired pizza.
Our world famous pie shop in Te Anau. Great pies, sandwiches, smoothies and sweet treats. Not a lot of space to sit down inside. Have some picnic tables outside.
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Miles Better Pies
1 Lakefront DrOur world famous pie shop in Te Anau. Great pies, sandwiches, smoothies and sweet treats. Not a lot of space to sit down inside. Have some picnic tables outside.
Great bakery, lots of space to sit down, and a big selection of food that suits young ones and adults.
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Wapiti Bakery & Cafe Restaurant
2 The LnGreat bakery, lots of space to sit down, and a big selection of food that suits young ones and adults.
Great takeout food including Fish n Chips, Burgers, Pies, Top Taste Chicken and Chinese.
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Te Anau Dairy
76 Town CentreGreat takeout food including Fish n Chips, Burgers, Pies, Top Taste Chicken and Chinese.
Great family restaurant with an extensive menu. Good basic food.
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Bailiez Cafe
41 Town CentreGreat family restaurant with an extensive menu. Good basic food.
The best real fruit ice creams, freshly made.
Lakeside Service Centre RDP & On The Spot Express Convenience Store
7 Town CentreThe best real fruit ice creams, freshly made.