Things to do in Te Anau

Exploring the Te Anau Glowworm Caves was a truly unforgettable and educational highlight of our trip. Learning about the geological formation of the cave system—with its roaring underground waterfalls and ancient limestone rock—provided fascinating context before entering the main cavern. Discovering the intricate habitat and life cycle of the unique fungus gnat larvae (Arachnocampa luminosa) made the visit all the more insightful. Gliding quietly through the pitch-black darkness on a small boat while thousands of tiny glowworms illuminated the ceiling like a galaxy was pure magic. The tour was informative, well-guided, and undeniably captivating. Highly recommended for travelers seeking a unique mix of nature, science, and spectacular scenery!

The Doubtful Sound in Queenstown is the most magnificent place here. The bay is full of towering mountains, dense vegetation, and a very calm sea. Dolphins and whales often appear, so taking a boat into the customs to watch dolphins and whales is also the best tourist project here. You must come and experience it.

New Zealand has many lakes, most of which are surrounded by mountains, with winding coastlines, clear water and pleasant scenery. They are excellent tourist destinations. Lake Te Anau is the second largest lake in New Zealand and the largest lake in the South Island. Compared with the famous "Two Wakatipu and One Te" (Lake Wakatipu, Lake Wanaka, and Lake Tekapo), the uniqueness and appreciation of the landscape are slightly inferior, and the popularity index is also lower. Because it is located on the main road to Milford Sound, there are endless tourists passing by and staying overnight in the lakeside town. The seaplanes on the lakeside take off and land, and the speedboats on the lake go in and out, which set off the blue sky and white clouds, the lake and the mountains, and have a unique charm.

Unlike the bustling Queenstown Lakes Trail, the Kepler Trail is also a trail in the Te Anau Lakes District, but it is more tranquil and far-reaching. The beautiful lake and mountain scenery, with changing scenery as you walk, is refreshing.

Fiordland National Park hides the wildest beauty of New Zealand! It is located at the southwest end of the South Island, accounting for 1/10 of New Zealand's land area. The densely packed fjords, glacial canyons and pristine rainforests have turned this place into a real-life magical secret land. The most famous one is Milford Sound. The park also has many treasures: for example, Doubtful Sound is more primitive than Milford, and you can see dolphins jumping out of the water when you take a boat. There are also hiking routes in the park, such as the "Milford Trail", which is known as one of the "best hiking routes in the world", and you can encounter glacial lakes and waterfalls along the way. It rains all year round here, and clouds often hang on the mountainside. The waterfalls on the cliffs hang down into the deep blue fjords like silver chains. Seals and seabirds can be seen everywhere, and even the air is fresh with grass and water vapor. If you want to experience the most extreme natural power of New Zealand, you can't go wrong here~

A very unique steamship, still providing excellent service despite being over a century old. There are Chinese staff on board, and the buffet restaurant on the other side is quite good. Enjoy a relaxed and pleasant time in Queenstown.

Milford Sound is a must-see, one of the world's five great fjords. A word of advice for those driving: there are many photo spots along the way, don't miss them, such as Monkey Creek. Secondly, there are three or four boat companies operating fjord tours, with both large and small boats. I chose a small boat and saw dolphins.

The camp is small and beautiful, with a game area next to it, and the kitchen and bathroom are close by. There is a super large trampoline that both adults and children love to jump on. There are also other recreational facilities, including slides. It's really nice to have a public kitchen and a social room.