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At first glance, there doesn’t seem all that much for kids to do in Te Anau, yet there are one or two interesting activities and sights in the town and some amazing adventures to be had on various trips around Te Anau. Boat cruises, glow-worms, horseback trekking, and wildlife can all be enjoyed.

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Te Anau isn’t big on festivals although there are one or two prominent events in the Fiordland region and the Te Anau Rodeo is always a popular among families. Nearby Queenstown has the pick of the festival fun, however, with its many sporting events as well as carnivals, jazz, and a celebrity walk.

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Most people come to Te Anau for Milford or Doubtful sounds, or both, and Te Anau’s line-up of attractions pale in comparison. That said, the quaint lakeside town makes a great stop-off or launching point for the sounds and features a couple of attractive parks, a small museum, and the nearby Glow-worm Caves.

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The airport directly serving Te Anau and the Fiordland region is Manapouri Airport, which is a small facility that doesn’t receive many flights. Mount Cook Airline, Ansett NZ Airlines, and Air Fiordland provide limited flights direct from Queenstown and Christchurch, while charter and scenic flights see the most traffic. Facilities at the airport are limited with shuttles providing access to Te Anau.

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Banks: 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday; 09:00 to 12:00 Saturdays
Government Departments: 08:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday; early closing on Saturday and Sunday

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