Fiordland Cinema
Fiordland Cinema
4.5
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
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Voted a 'must see' for visitors to Te Anau & Fiordland National Park, Ata Whenua - Shadowland (pronounced 'Ata-fenua'; also known as 'Fiordland on Film') takes you on an unforgettable cinematic journey through one of the most awe inspiring landscapes on earth. See the Fiordland World Heritage wilderness you would not otherwise get to see. Mysterious, evocative, exhilarating and utterly spectacular, filmed across extremes of the seasons, climate and terrain. Running time: 32 minutes. Fiordland Cinema also screens regular feature movies
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cmurray1959
Tauranga, New Zealand70 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Beautiful short film about the Fiordlands... stunning scenery. NZ is so beautiful. I think as NZerz we forget our own back yard.
Written 30 March 2023
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Glennis B
Whakatāne, New Zealand401 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The cutest little boutique theater. Plays new Zealand docomovies for the tourists and a couple of new releases. Drinks, wines and coffees as well as popcorn in proper bowls, real spoons with our kapiti ice creams.... Comfy seats with mini tables and blankets supplied. Recommend.
Written 20 March 2023
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Tony D
Papamoa, New Zealand82 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Great experience especially after walking the Holyford track. Also doing the Preservation Inlet trip. The young guy at the counter was very good. Very passionate about what he was doing.
Written 26 February 2023
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia49,685 contributions
Dec 2022
We did tours of both Milford and Doubtful Sound and our tour guide advised that if there is one thing to do in Te Anau is to attend this cinema and watch Ata Whenua.
You will see from a helicopter perspective the Fiordland World Heritage site in different seasons climate and terrain. Sights you wouldnt see or see close up by doing the tour.
Its a short film of 32 minutes made from many many hours of filming from a helicopter.
Its a great experience.
You will see from a helicopter perspective the Fiordland World Heritage site in different seasons climate and terrain. Sights you wouldnt see or see close up by doing the tour.
Its a short film of 32 minutes made from many many hours of filming from a helicopter.
Its a great experience.
Written 23 January 2023
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ptr246
Brisbane, Australia20 contributions
Nov 2022
On Thursday evening 3 November 2022 we experienced an unexpected treat, an interlude in our holiday tour of the South Island of New Zealand. We saw Mrs Harris Goes To Paris at a delightful theatre in the little township of Te Anau: the Fiordland Cinema. Everything was just perfect. The theatre has very comfortable, wide lounge seats and a state of the art projection and sound system. Most of all we want to thank the young man and woman who worked behind the counter. It was obvious that they genuinely enjoy their job. They were welcoming and friendly. They took us to our seats, and brought in the Earl Grey tea and snacks we had just purchased. We have been to theatres all around the world and this was a first for us: a freshly made pot of leaf tea, on a tray with a china cup and a saucer. My friend was even given a silver spoon with his ice cream and cheese cake. The potato chips were served in a bowl -another thoughtful touch - to avoid the rustling noise of packets. The ticket prices are also very reasonable.
Written 3 November 2022
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SiBarnett
Singapore, Singapore15 contributions
Aug 2022
We watched Ata Whenua - Shadowland which is really a great thing to do, especially in winter months. It whets the appetite the night before a trip to Milford Sound.
The local IPA was delicious too.
The local IPA was delicious too.
Written 11 August 2022
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vanessaprentice266
Cromwell, New Zealand10 contributions
Jul 2022
Ata Whenua is utterly breathtaking and what a comfortable cute little cinema to watch it.
Fantastic promotion of this beautiful country for overseas visitors and kiwis alike.
Loved it.
Fantastic promotion of this beautiful country for overseas visitors and kiwis alike.
Loved it.
Written 12 July 2022
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Happygal83
4 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We watched Nightmares Alley. It was an interesting movie.. the experience was well worth it.
Friendly, accommodating staff. Big oversize comfortable seats.. plenty of room for snack. Nice size modern cinema. Bonus was having drinks at the cinema. Had a chocolate cocktail which was heavenly.. and they bring it in to you.. what service. I like that they had an intermission.. highlight of our trip.
Friendly, accommodating staff. Big oversize comfortable seats.. plenty of room for snack. Nice size modern cinema. Bonus was having drinks at the cinema. Had a chocolate cocktail which was heavenly.. and they bring it in to you.. what service. I like that they had an intermission.. highlight of our trip.
Written 12 February 2022
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spidernz
Gisborne, New Zealand163 contributions
Oct 2021
We saw the film Ata Whenua when we were last here 15 years ago. But it could have been yesterday. What stunning visuals, in a very comfortable cinema. Bring in your drink of choice (the local beer is definitely recommended!) and relax for 30 minutes, constantly going WOW. We loved this.
Written 13 October 2021
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KCBC-Europe
Auckland, New Zealand39 contributions
May 2021
lovely little cinema with great service - best place to watch Ata Whenua - the shadowlands Nice wine
Written 30 May 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fiordland Cinema
- Fiordland Cinema is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
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