Guidebook for Te Anau
Food Scene
Fine dining with some great New Zealand beers on tap. Big outdoor area at the back with a sandpit and wooden toys to entertain the kids. Best restaurant in Te Anau.
53 locals recommend
Redcliff Cafe
12 Mokonui StFine dining with some great New Zealand beers on tap. Big outdoor area at the back with a sandpit and wooden toys to entertain the kids. Best restaurant in Te Anau.
Good food and coffee at a reasonable price. Newly created outdoor area which is great on a sunny day. good selection of NZ Beers and Wine.
49 locals recommend
The Fat Duck
124 Town CentreGood food and coffee at a reasonable price. Newly created outdoor area which is great on a sunny day. good selection of NZ Beers and Wine.
Miles Better Pies
1 Lakefront DrBest Pies Around
Good for breakfast and lunches. Well priced with good coffee and smoothies. Indoor and outdoor seating.
57 locals recommend
Sandfly Cafe Te Anau
9 The LnGood for breakfast and lunches. Well priced with good coffee and smoothies. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Lakeside Service Centre RDP & On The Spot Express Convenience Store
7 Town CentreReal fruit ice creams!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ranch Bar & Grill
111 Town CentreLive music and open late if you want a night out.
One of my favorite good old New Zealand pubs. Great outdoor area with views out over the lake. Don't recommend the meals, but go for a drink and some hot chips.
22 locals recommend
The Moose Tavern
84 Lakefront DrOne of my favorite good old New Zealand pubs. Great outdoor area with views out over the lake. Don't recommend the meals, but go for a drink and some hot chips.
Parks & Nature
Go for a walk along the start of the Kepler Track towards Dock Bay. Easy walking with great scenery. Also a great place for a run. Drive to the start of the track by heading towards Manapouri.
11 locals recommend
Fiordland National Park
Go for a walk along the start of the Kepler Track towards Dock Bay. Easy walking with great scenery. Also a great place for a run. Drive to the start of the track by heading towards Manapouri.
Milford Sound
Stunning Scenery!
Go in the morning around 10am and get to feed some of rare native birds. Nice walk around the lake from town.
29 locals recommend
Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
RD 162 Manapouri-Te Anau HwyGo in the morning around 10am and get to feed some of rare native birds. Nice walk around the lake from town.
Shopping
H&J Smith Te Anau
42 Town CentreSouthland's own department store. Don't expect too much!
Outside Sports Te Anau
38 Town CentreAll your outdoor needs!
Entertainment & Activities
Great local movie theatre and attached bar. Catch the latest movies.
52 locals recommend
Fiordland Cinema
7 The LnGreat local movie theatre and attached bar. Catch the latest movies.
Play mini-golf or hire some crazy bikes and explore the town.
6 locals recommend
Fiordland Bike Hire & Mini Golf
7 Mokonui StPlay mini-golf or hire some crazy bikes and explore the town.
Cycle track to Manapouri. Great views along the lake and Waiau River.
Te Anau - Manapouri Cycle Trail Head
68 Manapouri-Te Anau HwyCycle track to Manapouri. Great views along the lake and Waiau River.
Everything Else
Lake Te Anau
Swim, Hire a Kayak, take a boat ride.