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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. 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
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Te Anau in February
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 Air India, China Airlines, Etihad Airways 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 53 miles from Te Anau. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, 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 Air India, China Airlines, Etihad Airways 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 53 miles from Te Anau. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Te Anau

ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Te Anau

British Airways
Good (6,830 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,952 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,402 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,160 reviews)
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Where to stay in Te Anau

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 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)
$153+
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Distinction Luxmore Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$176+
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Hiring a car in Te Anau

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.10 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.10 and $41.47.

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