WELCOME TO

Firodland

& TE ANAU

TRAVEL TIPS & HIGHLIGHTS ------- Best Time To Travel ------- Summer (Dec - Feb) Autumn (Mar - May) ------- How to Get Here ------- Drive: Approximately 2 hours from Queenstown, offering scenic mountain and lake views. Tours: Explore our award-winning guided tours and cruises below. ------- Key Highlights ------- Milford Sound: Discover the “8th Wonder of the World” with scenic cruises. Te Anau Glowworm Caves: Take a boat tour through these enchanting caves. Kepler Track: Hike or explore one of New Zealand’s Great Walks with stunning alpine views. Wildlife: Spot rare native birds, including the playful Kea. Lake Te Anau: Enjoy kayaking, fishing, or a lakeside picnic with breathtaking scenery. Book Activities, Accommodation & Transport Below

Fiordland, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to three of New Zealand’s Great Walks: Milford, Kepler, and Routeburn Tracks. With deep ties to Māori culture, this region offers stunning landscapes, adventurous hikes, and tranquil waters. Start in Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland, known for Lake Te Anau and its famous Glowworm Caves. Hiking the Kepler Track rewards you with diverse scenery, while the Milford Track showcases dramatic waterfalls and rainforests. The Routeburn Track offers breathtaking alpine views. Spot rare wildlife at the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary or enjoy a serene cruise in Doubtful Sound for a truly unforgettable experience.

The Kepler Track features diverse terrains, from lush beech forests to high alpine ridges with panoramic views.

Milford Track is known as the “finest walk in the world,” leading adventurers through ancient rainforests, dramatic waterfalls, and the majestic Milford Sound.

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Luxmore Kepler Heli-Hike

This extended Helicopter flight, with 2 landings and wonderful photo stops, is a spectacular way to get to the Luxmore Hut!

From $990.00

Te Anau Highlights & Lord of the Rings Small Group Tour from Te Anau

This small group, fully guided day trip combines Te Anau’s top highlights with a Lord of the Rings experience!

From $199.00

Te Anau: Full-Day National Park Tour with Cruise and Lunch

Discover the natural beauty of Fiordland National Park on this full-day guided tour from Te Anau. Journey through Eglinton Valley, Christie Falls, famous Mirror Lakes before cruising Milford Sound.

From $185.00

Fiordland Heli-Hike from Te Anau

Soar high above the Kepler Mountains and view the Kepler Track from the air with this 30 minute flight to the Luxmore Hut.

From $365.00

Dusky & Doubtful Sound Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover Dusky Sound, one of Fiordland's largest and most remote fiords by helicopter.

From $1,385.00

Premium Milford Sound & Te Anau Highlights 2 day Combo Small Group Tour

The best Milford Sound experience but also allows you to enjoy everything Te Anau has to offer, making it the ultimate Fiordland Adventure.

From $775.00

Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Explore an underground world of sculptured rock, underground waterfalls, and a silent hidden glowworm grotto!

From $119.00

Fiordland: Jet Boat & Nature Walk Experience from Te Anau

Enjoy the thrill of jet boating down the trout-filled Waiau River to the serene Lake Manapouri. Take a short stroll among the unique wilderness of Fiordland National Park.

From $179.00

TOUR OPERATOR

Fiordland Outdoors
Stress-Free Journey Planning for Your Fiordland Adventure
Discover seamless transfer services for Fiordland’s Great Walks, including water taxis, buses, car relocations, and flights from Te Anau, Queenstown, and Milford Sound. Access day walks on the Milford, Kepler, and Routeburn Tracks, or enjoy custom water taxi charters for anglers, hunters, and adventurers. Explore Fiordland with ease!

Use DISCOUNT CODE: PLAN10 for your water taxi bookings - thanks Fiordland Outdoors!

Bella Vista Motel Te Anau

Bella Vista Motel Te Anau is centrally located in Te Anau, a 4-minute walk from Lake Te Anau and 9 minutes by foot from Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.

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Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park is centrally located in Te Anau, a 4-minute walk from Fiordland Cinema and 13 minutes by foot from Lake Te Anau.

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Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas

When you a stay at Distinction Te Anau Hotel And Villas in Te Anau, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Luxmore Jet and Lake Te Anau.

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

A stay at Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau places you in the heart of Te Anau, steps from Te Wahipounamu and 3 minutes by foot from Lake Te Anau.

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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

A stay at Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau places you in the heart of Te Anau, steps from Lake Te Anau and Te Wahipounamu.

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Te Anau Lodge

Located in Te Anau, Te Anau Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Te Wahipounamu and Lake Te Anau.

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Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers

This lovely hotel is in Te Anau. There are a total of 21 units at Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers.

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Lakeside Motel & Apartments

With a stay at Lakeside Motel & Apartments in Te Anau, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.

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Te Anau Deluxe Apartments

With a stay at Te Anau Deluxe Apartments in Te Anau, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu).

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Edgewater Motel Te Anau

When you stay at Edgewater Motel Te Anau in Te Anau, you'll be in a state park, just steps from Luxmore Jet and 3 minutes by foot from Lake Te Anau.

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

When you a stay at Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels in Te Anau, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Te Anau and Te Wahipounamu.

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Kepler Track Day Walks - Water Taxi Transport from Te Anau

The Kepler Track begins on the shore of Lake Te Anau and offers some of the best day walking in Fiordland. Catch the Kepler Water Taxi across Lake Te Anau, and you’ll be on the world-famous track in less than 15 minutes ready to tackle your day walk of choice. DISCOUNT CODE:PLAN10

From $30.00

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Queenstown to Te Anau Downs (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Queenstown Central or Queenstown Frankton to Te Anau Downs.

From $87.00

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Milford Sound to Te Anau (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Milford Sound Information Centre to Te Anau.

From $67.00

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Milford Track Day Walk Water Transport - From Lake Te Anau

A scenic 1 hour boat journey between Te Anau Downs and Glade Wharf will have you on the Milford Track for a spectacular day walk experience. DISCOUNT CODE:PLAN10

From $125.00

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Te Anau to Te Anau Downs (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Te Anau to Te Anau Downs.

From $33.00

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Queenstown to Te Anau (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Queenstown Central or Queenstown Frankton to Te Anau.

From $62.00

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Te Anau to Queenstown (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Te Anau to Queenstown.

From $62.00

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Milford Sound to Te Anau Downs (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Milford Sound Information Centre to Te Anau Downs

From $65.00

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Te Anau to Divide (One Way) Bus Transfer

Transfer from Te Anau to the Divide (Routeburn Track).

From $53.00

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Great Walks Te Anau Transport

TIPS & GUIDES

The Magnificent Routeburn Track - Queenstown

Download the AllTrails app Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's majestic Southern Alps, the Routeburn Track is a world-renowned hiking...

Exploring the Majestic Milford Sound

Nestled within the heart of Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound stands as one of New Zealand's most breathtaking natural wonders....

YOUR BAGS!

We have our very own online store at Plango with hand-selected products to ensure you are prepared for your travels. From clothing and equipment to planners and car organisers.