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Lake Te Anau, Te Anau

4.8

#4 of 58 in Parks in Southland Region

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The largest body of water on South Island, Lake Te Anau boasts lush surroundings, plenty of aquatic activities, and a series of grand fjords. Carved out by glaciers millions of years ago, the lake features impressive mountain vistas and lies almost entirely within a national park. Hop aboard a kayak or boat tour from a local operator to explore from the water's surface, or hit one of the many surrounding trails through the lake's vast wilderness. Keep your eyes peeled and you may even glimpse the critically endangered takahe, a local flightless bird species. Work out when and for how long to visit Lake Te Anau and other Te Anau attractions using our handy Te Anau trip planner.

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Tours to Lake Te Anau

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

4.5

Duration: 2h 15min

Tours from $64 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Afternoon Te Anau Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht

5.0

Duration: 3h

Tours from $93 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Kepler Track Water Taxi

4.8

Duration: 15min

Tours from $16 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

5.0

Duration: 1h 30min

Tours from $93 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

5.0

Duration: 9h

Tours from $118 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-Day Milford Sound Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9

Duration: 5h

Tours from $392 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau

4.6

Duration: 7h 30min

Tours from $119 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

4.5

Duration: 12h

Tours from $160 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

4.9

Duration: 1h

Tours from $293 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Morning Tea Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht from Te Anau

5.0

Duration: 3h

Tours from $93 ›

Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

5.0

Duration: 8h

Tours from $408 ›

BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown

4.9

Duration: 13h

Tours from $160 ›

Lake Te Anau reviews

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5.0

By Andy F

As massive glacial lakes go, this has to be one of the most impressive. It's huge, it's picturesque, and its shoreline supports a whole host of businesses that exploit the lake's surface. There's...

As massive glacial lakes go, this has to be one of the most impressive. It's huge, it's picturesque, and its shoreline supports a whole host of businesses that exploit the lake's surface. There's... more »
By MummaandCo

So peaceful, so tranquil. Enjoyed my couple of hours walking along it. Walked from town to the flood gates.

So peaceful, so tranquil. Enjoyed my couple of hours walking along it. Walked from town to the flood gates. more »
By LisaR1345

New Zealand is open for tourism, but you can't eat anywhere! This has happened in Dunedin, in Mount Cook, and now Te Anau. I tried to call Milford Sound (next stop) and no one answers the phone for.... more

New Zealand is open for tourism, but you can't eat anywhere! This has happened in Dunedin, in Mount Cook, and now Te Anau. I tried to call Milford Sound (next stop) and no one answers the phone for.... more »