Introduction
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 May
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Te Anau in May
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Hao Car Rentals Limited, 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 American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

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 Hao Car Rentals Limited, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Te Anau

ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Te Anau

British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (165 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,930 reviews)
Air China
Good (99 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,723 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (767 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,236 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
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Where to stay in Te Anau

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $374 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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Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$227+
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Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$213+
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Hiring a car in Te Anau

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.64 and $38.18.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.64 and $38.18.

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