A day out in Te Anau
Te Anau is in Southland, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 3 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Mirror Lakes. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Te Anau
Lake Te Anau lakefront
Free · Town · about 45 min
A lakeside path with mountain views.
Punanga Manu o Te Anau bird sanctuary
Free · Bird Sanctuary · about 45 min
Free DOC aviaries with takahē and other native birds.
Kepler Track to Dock Bay
Free · Control Gates · about 120 min
The start of a Great Walk, through beech forest by the lake.
Free things to do in Te Anau
- Lake Te Anau lakefront (Town): A lakeside path with mountain views.
- Punanga Manu o Te Anau bird sanctuary (Bird Sanctuary): Free DOC aviaries with takahē and other native birds.
- Kepler Track to Dock Bay (Control Gates): The start of a Great Walk, through beech forest by the lake.
Where to eat
- Café breakfast or lunch on Town Centre (Town, around NZ$25): Cafés along the main street.
- Dinner in Te Anau (Town, around NZ$40): Pubs and restaurants on the main street.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Lake Te Anau lakefront · step-free · pram-friendly
- Punanga Manu o Te Anau bird sanctuary · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Te Anau
Mirror Lakes
- Mirror Lakes, Milford Road (Free): A boardwalk beside still ponds reflecting the mountains.
Typical weather in Te Anau
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 19°C | 13 |
| April | 4°C | 14°C | 13 |
| July | -1°C | 8°C | 13 |
| October | 4°C | 14°C | 13 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.