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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Te Anau to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Te Anau

Te Anau in February
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Te Anau in February
Estimated hotel price
$60
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 Air Canada, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Europcar, 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 Air Canada, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Te Anau from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Te Anau

ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Te Anau

British Airways
Good (7,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (899 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,564 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,924 reviews)
Air China
Good (89 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (744 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,215 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (876 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
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Where to stay in Te Anau

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $397 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Alpine Rock B&B and Te Anau Central Backpackers.

Where to stay in popular areas of Te Anau

Most booked hotels in Te Anau

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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$138+
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Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$175+
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Hiring a car in Te Anau

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.80 and $39.74.

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.80 and $39.74.

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