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 May
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Te Anau in May
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 57 miles from Te Anau. Queenstown Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Emirates, IndiGo and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Te Anau is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 53 miles from Te Anau. You’ll find branches of Hao Car Rentals Limited and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Te Anau doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 57 miles from Te Anau. Queenstown Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Emirates, IndiGo and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Te Anau is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 53 miles from Te Anau. You’ll find branches of Hao Car Rentals Limited and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Te Anau

ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Te Anau

British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,257 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,512 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,857 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,089 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Air China
Good (138 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,966 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,347 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (803 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (988 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
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Where to stay in Te Anau

Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $289 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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Te Anau Lakefront Backpackers
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$199+
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Hiring a car in Te Anau

Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.70 and $36.93.

Expect to pay $2.31 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 $27.70 and $36.93.