Te Anau Township

Te Anau is located halfway between Queenstown and Milford Sound and is known as The Gateway to Fiordland National Park. Our office is based at the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels and is your Fiordland Base Camp for exploring Fiordland. Everything that you need is conveniently right here! Not only is it the base for Tracknet Transport departures, but we are located right across the road from the Great Walks booking office (DOC), have baggage storage, free car parking, a coffee shop, and of course a wide variety of accommodation.

About Te Anau

Te Anau is a small, picturesque township nestled on the southern shores of Lake Te Anau, a name derived from early Māori that translates to "cave of swirling waters." This name refers to the captivating limestone caves on the lake's western shore, famously rediscovered by Wilson Campbell and Lawson Burrows in 1948. Their remarkable find, featuring enchanting glow worms, marked the birth of Te Anau's first sightseeing tours and laid the foundation for the region's developing tourism industry.

Renowned as "The walking capital of the world," Te Anau boasts easy access to several remarkable hiking tracks. The Kepler Track begins a mere hour's walk from the town center, while the Milford Track boat departure point is just a 30-minute drive away. The Routeburn Track's starting point at The Divide is also within a convenient 1 hour and 15-minute drive from Te Anau.

Te Anau provides well-stocked supermarkets to purchase or replenish supplies, along with specialized outdoor shops offering equipment for hikes and the option to rent personal locator beacons and mountain radios.

As we are so close to Fiordland, there are many tour options for sightseeing in the area, including Milford and Doubtful Sounds. Other activities are: kayaking, scenic cruises, overnight cruises, jet boating, scenic flights, cave tours, and much more.

Visit www.fiordland.org.nz to discover what the area has to offer and to plan your visit to Te Anau. Whether you seek adventure or tranquility, Te Anau has something special for everyone.

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Te Anau To:				Comments
Summer Timetable (29TH OCTOBER 2024 TO 1ST MAY 2025)
Te Anau Downs	9:45am	1:25pm		Meet 10:30am & 2:00pm boat to Glade Wharf
Divide	7:15am	9:45am	1:25pm	Day walks possible
Milford Sound	7:15am	9:45am	1:25pm
Queenstown	7:00am	11:30am	5:00pm
Manapouri		10:00am*	2:45pm*	*On demand only, day walks possible
Routeburn Shelter	7:00am			This service has a two hour stopover in Queenstown, day walks possible
Activities from Te Anau (Summer Timetable)
Epic Milford Sound Tour	7:45am			Discover Milford Sound with Tracknet's Epic Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour. Includes scenic stops along the Milford Road, two hour Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound and commentary from our knowledgeable driver/guide. Suitable for small groups, 16 people maximum. Visit the Epic Milford Website to find out more about this tour.
Doubtful Sound Overnight	9:00am			The trip of a lifetime! Take an overnight cruise tour on the MV Southern Secret in Doubtful Sound. Accommodation is in private ensuite cabins with a maximum of 12 passengers per cruise. See Southern Secret website, or contact us at Tracknet for more information.
Doubtful Sound Kayak	6:30am			Experience a day trip from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound with 3.5 hours kayaking included. A maximum of 10 people per group for a personalised tour. See the Doubtful Sound Kayak website, or contact us at Tracknet for more information or bookings.