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Best Free Things to Do in Te Anau

THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Te Anau

Best Free Things to Do in Te Anau

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  • Nlhoff
    Madbury, NH7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My cruise included Doubtful, Dusky and Milford Sounds on a perfect, blue sky day. Each sound was magnificent. Pictures can’t do this place justice. If your cruise to NZ includes this opportunity it is the highlight of the trip.
    Written 9 April 2024
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  • Antonius T
    37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love this Lake Te Anau. Peaceful city and clean. We not expected that this place so amazing. We just stop on the way back from Milford sound . There is some hotel and restaurant in front of Lake Te Anau.
    Written 18 October 2024
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  • AJ
    San Francisco, CA332 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning. Incredible. One of my top hikes from a month long trip. We magically caught a clear afternoon and oh that view from the top, wow. This is such a fun hike. Waterfalls, flowers, views, snow! We enjoyed scrambling up the rocks and trekking up to the snow. The track is well marked with the orange marker posts and we found it easy to follow. A good challenge with a worth the efforts view -both at the top and along the way. Would be tricky and potentially unsafe in the rain/wet with the slick and steep rocks. We saw a good amount of people on the trail. The lot was full when we arrived. But it never felt too crowded and you had space to enjoy and go your pace.
    Written 29 December 2023
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  • Tristan B
    Adelaide, Australia207 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you're in the area, it is worth stopping in to see the birds. It is a good opportunity to see some birds that are difficult to see in the wild. The sanctuary is quite nice to walk around.
    Written 14 October 2024
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  • Simon D
    Auckland, New Zealand848 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rated very good given this was free, DoC run (on I expect a small budget) and close to town. Otherwise as a paid exhibit it would have scored lower.
    Was good to see some Takahe reasonably close up and to read and see the work being done to extend the population numbers of this bird and some of the duck species where they appear to have been breeding well. The Kaka were difficult to spot, but the Antipodes Island Parakeets were more interactive/engaging. The Blue Duck display was closed unfortunately.
    Worth a look on a nice day and for probably about an hour duration.
    Written 14 March 2023
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  • Holidreamer
    Cromwell, New Zealand63 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Biked from Te Anau to Manapouri. The track is challenging in places with up hill gradients until reach Rainbow Reach. It is worth following the sign into Rainbow Reach carpark and walking across the swing bridge which spans the Waiau River. There is about 5kms of riding on the Highwsy past the Manapouri Airport. Take care with the cross wind from the west on this straight.
    Written 28 April 2024
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  • Julie
    Scottsdale, AZ31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So this little detour to Lions Lookout is worth the short drive up Ramparts Road just before Te Anau from Queenstown. Especially in late afternoon or near sunset.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • P2S
    QLD53 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a lovely park. A beautiful lake, gorgeous trees, wide open spaces, disc golf and a perfect spot for a picnic. Loved it
    Written 11 January 2023
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  • Rolf S
    Auckland Central, New Zealand24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A classic trail run (or walk) from the Control Gates in Te Anau and return. I continued up to Mt Luxmore summit and strongly recommended this for the amazing views.
    Written 30 December 2021
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  • Lil
    Dalyellup, Australia33 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The ladies here were a great help for finding local coffee and food. Plenty of little brochures and different tour you can book in both this town and surrounding towns, many souvenirs but a few of those shops further in.
    Written 16 October 2024
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