Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Te Anau travel guide

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You're Going to Love Te Anau

With a population of 2,074, Te Anau is a must-see destination in Southland, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Te Anau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Te Anau

Te Anau in July
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Te Anau in July
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Te Anau

Plane

Although Te Anau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 92 km from Te Anau. Queenstown Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Te Anau is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 86 km from Te Anau. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Te Anau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 92 km from Te Anau. Queenstown Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Te Anau is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 86 km from Te Anau. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Te Anau

ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Te Anau

British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,865 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,546 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,549 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (224 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,939 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,247 reviews)
Air China
Good (155 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,478 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (829 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
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Where to stay in Te Anau

Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Te Anau

Most booked hotels in Te Anau

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Lakeside Motel & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Parklands Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$104+
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Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Hiring a car in Te Anau

Expect to pay $2.83 per litre in Te Anau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.89 and $45.19.

Expect to pay $2.83 per litre in Te Anau (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.89 and $45.19.