Your Activity Guide to Fiordland

Fiordland has 1.2 million hectares of wildness, so there is plenty of room for everyone and many experiences to be enjoyed by all. From easy walks to full-on tramps, or relaxing on a boat, coach, plane or helicopter tour, here we would like to share with you, some ideas to enhance your stay in our amazing region, Fiordland.

Group of alpacas standing in a grassy field under a blue sky with clouds.

Alpaca Farm Tours in Manapouri offer a variety of  opportunities to meet mums and cria (babies), Take a trek with an alpaca around the farm, take a full farm tour and learn about alpaca farming in New Zealand, meet and feed friendly alpacas

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Takahe bird standing on grass with yellow flowers

Take a peek at some of Fiordland’s special birds that are difficult to see in the wild. A great family friendly place to visit.

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A white boat docked at a wooden pier on a calm lake, surrounded by trees and mountains.

Cruise Te Anau is a local family owned & operated day cruise company on Lake Te Anau. Peter, owner & skipper, loves to share his passion about this very special place that is often overlooked in the rush to visit the big name tourist areas.

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Enjoy this half hour film show casing Milford, Doubtful & Dusky Sounds. Amazing photography, sound track & educational narrative.

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Two people standing in a dark cave illuminated by glowing blue bioluminescent organisms on the ceiling.

Sail lake Te Anau to visit this spectacular glow worm cave. Multiple sailings each day.

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Waiau River to Lake Manapouri. Spot rainbow trout, enjoy the thrill of jet boating & a short nature walk with a light history lesson.

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Test your local knowledge. A fun family or group activity in Te Anau.

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Sailboat on a lake surrounded by mountainous landscape

Faith is a 19.7 metre (64.6 foot), wooden motor-sailer, built in 1935 in Scotland. She served in WW2, hosted Sir Winston Churchill, has sailed all over the world and now calls Lake Te Anau and Fiordland National Park her home. There’s no other boat like her in New Zealand and no better way to experience the tranquility of this famous World Heritage Area.

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We hire high-quality, modern mountain bikes & e-bikes and offer free use of a children"s trailer or bike seat with any bike hire. We have Te Anau's only 18 hole Mini Golf Course, opening onto Lions Park playground. Cruise the streets of Te Anau on one of our quadricycles or our spider bike - great fun for the whole family! We can cater for large groups and functions - please email us to enquire.

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People biking on a nature trail with mountains in the background

Take relaxing ride from the edge of Lake Te Anau, along the banks of the Waiau River to the stunning Lake Manapouri. Cycle hire including electric, is available in Te Anau. Approximately 30K each way.

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Person standing on a boat near rocky shoreline with mountains in the background.

Whether it’s water taxi transfers, all-in-one transport packages or making sense of getting to the Great Walks, we’re here to make adventures happen. Since 2012, Fiordland Outdoors Co. has transported thousands of hikers, hunters and explorers into Fiordland National Park for unforgettable experiences in nature.

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Scenic view of a lake with reflections of trees, a wooden deck, and a bench in the foreground.

Ivon Wilson Park is a great place to go for a walk or run. Lake Henry also offers great fishing for young children. Ivon Wilson Park also boasts one of the best Disc Golf courses in New Zealand.

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Tour boat near waterfall in fjord

Full day tours leave each morning from Manapouri.

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Just 6km from Te Anau town centre on the corner of Sinclair Road, there is a growing playground for mountain bikers. Bikers can embark on this cross country cycle course to challenge their skills and improve agility. The landowners have put a lot of effort into recycling old machinery to make interesting obstacles for cyclists to ride over or practice tricks with.

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