The picturesque township of Te Anau is the main visitor base for the glacier-carved wilderness that is Fiordland National Park. Home to a wide range of accommodation including lodges, hotels and campgrounds, Te Anau is the perfect place to stay when visiting Milford Sound. It’s best to book accommodation ahead in the busy months of January, February and March.
Restaurants are plentiful and give visitors the opportunity to sample delicious local fare like venison, lobster and seafood.
At the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre you can make plans to walk the Milford, Routeburn or Kepler Tracks. Apart from hiking, popular local activities include scenic flights, lake cruising, fishing, kayaking and exploring the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. There’s also a bird sanctuary that specialises in native birds.
Regularly scheduled bus services link Te Anau to Queenstown, Christchurch and Dunedin.
