Guidebook for Te Anau
Food Scene
La Toscana Pizzeria
108 Town CentreGood value local pizza, can deliver
Kepler Restaurant
90 Town CentreLong term quality establishment, great food and service
Redcliff Cafe
12 Mokonui StCharming and delicious, vegan friendly, quality restaurant
The Fat Duck
124 Town CentreComfortable atmosphere and tasty food
Great coffee, yummy treats and food, relaxed atmosphere, meet the locals
57 residents recomanen
Sandfly Cafe Te Anau
9 The LnGreat coffee, yummy treats and food, relaxed atmosphere, meet the locals
Wapiti Bakery & Cafe Restaurant
2 The LnGreat local pies and bakery items and coffee
Magnificently located pub overlooking Manapouri lake, log fire, great food, brilliant outdoors area, accommodation, pool tables, juke box, great place!
9 residents recomanen
Manapouri Lakeview Motor Inn
68 Cathedral DrMagnificently located pub overlooking Manapouri lake, log fire, great food, brilliant outdoors area, accommodation, pool tables, juke box, great place!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ranch Bar & Grill
111 Town CentreGood local pub with tasty food, great outdoors area
The Moose Tavern
84 Lakefront DrLarge local pub, pool tables, great value tasty food
Black Dog Bar
5 The LnSecluded bar/cafe, adjacent the cinema
Sightseeing
Tiny picturesque village, some say the best view in New Zealand, beautiful secluded beaches, cruises to Doubtful Sound, good day walk across from the marina
9 residents recomanen
Manapouri
Tiny picturesque village, some say the best view in New Zealand, beautiful secluded beaches, cruises to Doubtful Sound, good day walk across from the marina
Fiordland Cruises, Southern Secret
77 Manapouri-Te Anau HwyGreat day or overnight cruise
Must do!
Gunns Camp
Interesting detour on the way to Milford
Unique and groovy place on the lake next to the pub, fascinating collection of old vehicles and oddments!
Manapouri Motorhome and Caravan Park
170 Hillside-Manapouri RdUnique and groovy place on the lake next to the pub, fascinating collection of old vehicles and oddments!
Parks & Nature
Easy hiking trail , dramatic gorges, lovely forest and lovely little tarns (small mountain lakes}, view of Stewart Island at the far end.
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Borland Saddle Alpine Walkway
Easy hiking trail , dramatic gorges, lovely forest and lovely little tarns (small mountain lakes}, view of Stewart Island at the far end.
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Kepler Track
Kepler TrackClassic tramping at our front door
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Queenstown area
Sensational walk along ridgeline, magic views, superb hut to spend a night, walk up along snow/ice to the top of saddle
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Brewster Hut
Queenstown area
Sensational walk along ridgeline, magic views, superb hut to spend a night, walk up along snow/ice to the top of saddle
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Magical
just brilliant
can see whales and penguins at times
40 residents recomanen
Doubtful Sound / Patea
Magical
just brilliant
can see whales and penguins at times
One of the great Southland experiences, spectacular drive to get there, multiple places to stop along the way, great day cruises
Go!
84 residents recomanen
Milford Sound
One of the great Southland experiences, spectacular drive to get there, multiple places to stop along the way, great day cruises
Go!
Lake Gunn
Beautiful and unique lake on the way to Milford
Challenging hike , starts off easy and lovely through forest across creeks, works up across glacier to the top for amazing views. Can camp up top!
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Gertrude Saddle
Challenging hike , starts off easy and lovely through forest across creeks, works up across glacier to the top for amazing views. Can camp up top!
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Superb tramping area
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
8 residents recomanen
Routeburn Track
Routeburn TrackSuperb tramping area
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Rockburn Hut
Classic tramping area
Please check with DOC before going and prepare well
Walker Creek DOC Campsite
State Highway 94All the essential info for the region
Entertainment & Activities
Doubtful Sound Kayak
77 Manapouri-Te Anau HwyGreat fun, stunning views
Local theatre, latest releases and daily showing of "Ata Whenua – Shadowland" (pronounced ‘ata-fenua’, and also known as ‘Fiordland on Film’) 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 (32 mins).
52 residents recomanen
Fiordland Cinema
7 The LnLocal theatre, latest releases and daily showing of "Ata Whenua – Shadowland" (pronounced ‘ata-fenua’, and also known as ‘Fiordland on Film’) 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 (32 mins).
Real Journeys
85 Lakefront DrCruises, glow worm caves...everything!
Go Orange Cruise
Milford Sound HighwayReal Journeys /Go Orange
64 Waiau StGo Orange
Essentials
FreshChoice Te Anau
5 Milford CresLarge range of all supermarket items
Check closing times
Four Square Te Anau
30 Town CentreLocated at lakefront end of Main Street
Paper Plus
100 Town CentrePost office and bookshop etc
Shopping
Outside Sports Te Anau
38 Town CentreOutdoor gear