Set on the fringes of the Fjordland's celebrated wilderness is
the attractive resort town of Te Anau. The town rests on the shores
of the beautiful lake of the same name with spectacular views of
mountain peaks all around. It is the hub of the region and an
excellent base from which to explore the Fjordland area. Te Anau
has achieved the reputation of being the 'Sightseeing and Walking
Capital of the World' having easy access to some of the most
splendid Great Walks and scenery. It is also in close proximity to
the fjords of Doubtful Sound, the deepest and most stunning, and
Milford Sound, the most famous and more easily accessible. Lake Te
Anau is the second largest in New Zealand and visitors are
attracted by the wide variety of water sports available. The town
also has a wonderful resource centre with information on tramping
and other excursions, as well as offering aerial sightseeing or
organising trips to the main attractions in the area. The beautiful
Lake Manapouri, dotted with 35 pretty islands, is just nine miles
(14km) away.
