Why go
- Town in Southland, New Zealand.
- Served by Manapouri Airport (TEU).
History
Te Anau is a town in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. In Māori, Te-Anau means the Place of the Swirling Waters. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland. Te Anau is 155 kilometres north of Invercargill and 171 kilometres to the southwest of Queenstown. Manapouri lies 21 kilometres to the south. Te Anau lies at the southern end of the Milford Road, 117 kilometres to the south of Milford Sound.
Restaurants & places to go
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 17:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · latoscana.co.nz
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 11:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 92 Town Centre · tatakai.co.nz
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · mexicantastz.co.nz
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 16:30-21:00 · 92 Te Anau Terrace · giovifinefood.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 · thaianau.co.nz
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00 Features: vegan options · 9600 · venues.heybustle.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30,16:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · radhas.co.nz
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 88 Town Centre
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00,17:00+
Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · paradisopizzeria.co.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 17 Town Centre · milesbetterpies.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 17:00+ Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · thefatduck.co.nz
Asian, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00
Fish And Chips, Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 11:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · distinctionhotelsluxmore.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: We, Th 08:00-15:00; Fr-Su 08:00-15:00, 17:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 52 Town Centre · olivetreecafetenau
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-01:00 · 12 Mokonui Street · theredcliff.co.nz
Italian, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00+ Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options
Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-16:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 9 The Lane
Cafe · Opening hours: 06:00-14:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 92 Te Anau Terrace · thelakefrontcafe.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · theranchbar.co.nz
Cafe · Opening hours: 07:30-18:00 Features: outdoor seating
Restaurant · restaurant · 20 Lakefront Drive · millenniumhotels.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Cafe · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 72 Town Centre, Te Anau, 9600 · blakshakteanau.co.nz
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Airports
Manapouri Airport (TEU) 15 km to the centre
STL, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Westray Farm Airstrip 5.4 km to the centre
Te Anau, STL, NZ
Getting there by ferry
Kepler Track Water Taxi
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
Faith in Fiordland
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
RealNZ Te Anau Glowworm Caves Boat
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
Adventure Manapouri - Manapouri Track
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
Kepler Water Taxi
Ferry route · Fiordland Outdoors
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Boat
Ferry route
Manapouri/Powerstation
Ferry route
Where to stay
52 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · edgewater.net.nz
52 Howden Street, Te Anau 9681, New Zealand · teanaulodge.com
472 Te Anau, State Highway 94, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand · fiordlandlodge.co.nz
29 Mokonui Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · teanaucentralbackpackers.co.nz
Rainbow Downs 80 Mount York Road, Lake, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · bbh.co.nz
13 Murrell Avenue, Lake, Manapouri 9679, New Zealand · possumlodge.co.nz
128 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · tasmanholidayparks.com
10 Dusky Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · shakespearehouse.co.nz
48/50 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · teanaubackpackers.co.nz
15 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · teanautop10.co.nz
64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · distinctionhotelsteanau.co.nz
34 Kiwi Burn Place, Patience Bay Drive, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand · highleyslodge.co.nz
The Distinction Luxmore Hotel 41 Town Centre, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · distinctionhotelsluxmore.co.nz
24 Mokoroa Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · thevillageinn.co.nz
129 Te Anau Milford Highway, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand · stayfiordland.co.nz
1 Burnby Drive, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand · fiordlandhotel.co.nz
20 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · millenniumhotels.com
Indoor
2 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
42 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · fiordlandlakeview.co.nz
64 Quintin Drive, Southland, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · arranmotel.co.nz
6 Cleddau Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · explorermotel.co.nz
59 Quintin Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · adenmotel.co.nz
10 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · redtussockmotels.com
47 Quintin Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · anchorageteanau.co.nz
77 Manapouri Te Anau Highway, Te Anau 9679, New Zealand · teanauholidaypark.co.nz
9 Mokoroa Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · bellavista.co.nz
16 Mokoroa Street, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand · parklandsteanaumotel.co.nz
35 Quintin Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Manapouri Airport (TEU); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kepler Track Water Taxi, 1.2 km); routes include Kepler Water Taxi, Te Anau Glowworm Caves Boat, Manapouri/Powerstation.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Te Anau, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing