Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Te Anau December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Te Anau Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau.dx3406)[Hotels in Te Anau](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Hotels.d3406.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Te Anau](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Te-Anau.d3406.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Te Anau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Te-Anau.d3406.Car-Hire-Guide)[Te Anau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau.d3406.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Te Anau ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Te Anau Types of activities [Te Anau travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau.dx3406) ![Te Anau featuring a lake or waterhole and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78084-Te-Anau.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Anau which includes a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78085-Te-Anau.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Anau showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78088-Te-Anau.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake Te Anau featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181010-Southland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Te Anau showing a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78086-Te-Anau.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Te Anau Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Te Anau has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Te Anau, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Te Anau with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Te Anau Te Anau is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Te Anau, and make it a breeze to explore Te Anau and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Te Anau to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Te Anau, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Te Anau. #### Te Anau attractions Te Anau has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Te Anau to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Te Anau. Looking for things to do in Te Anau can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Te Anau or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Te Anau attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Te Anau | Number of things to do | 28 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Kepler Track Water Taxi](/things-to-do/kepler-track-water-taxi.a674623.activity-details): £14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details)[Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau](/things-to-do/milford-sound-small-group-tour-from-te-anau.a4785179.activity-details)[Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-wilderness-cruise.a259336.activity-details)[Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau](/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-tour-from-te-anau.a1392947.activity-details)[Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour](/things-to-do/te-anau-glowworm-caves-guided-tour.a48922315.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-wilderness-cruise.a259336.activity-details)[Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour](/things-to-do/te-anau-glowworm-caves-guided-tour.a48922315.activity-details)[Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau](/things-to-do/champagne-sightseeing-cruise-on-lake-te-anau.a679216.activity-details)[Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau](/things-to-do/afternoon-te-anau-cruise-on-historic-motor-yacht.a674621.activity-details)[Evening Champagne Cruise on Historic 1935 Motor Yacht.](/things-to-do/te-anau-evening-scenic-cruise.a50417697.activity-details) | | With kids | [Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details)[Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau](/things-to-do/milford-sound-small-group-tour-from-te-anau.a4785179.activity-details)[Milford Sound Wilderness Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-wilderness-cruise.a259336.activity-details)[Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau](/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-tour-from-te-anau.a1392947.activity-details)[Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour](/things-to-do/te-anau-glowworm-caves-guided-tour.a48922315.activity-details) | ## What to do in Te Anau --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eef4a62313f25d04bfa73a7f007cff7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre 5/5(12 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fiordland-National-Park-Visitor-Centre-Te-Anau.d553248635939591808.Attraction) #### Kepler Track 4/5(6 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Kepler Track, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kepler-Track-Te-Anau.d6219589.Attraction) #### Te Anau Wildlife Centre 3/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Te Anau Wildlife Centre during your travels to Te Anau. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Wildlife-Centre-Te-Anau.d6219579.Attraction) #### Ivon Wilson Park Explore the great outdoors at Ivon Wilson Park, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ivon-Wilson-Park-Te-Anau.d553248621563223185.Attraction) #### Luxmore Jet Enjoy an outing to Luxmore Jet during your stay in Te Anau. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Luxmore-Jet-Te-Anau.d6219587.Attraction) #### Fiordland Cinema 4.5/5(8 reviews) You can enjoy a show at Fiordland Cinema during your trip to Te Anau. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fiordland-Cinema-Te-Anau.d6219572.Attraction) #### Te Anau Golf Course 3.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Te Anau at Te Anau Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Anau-Golf-Course-Te-Anau.d6192073.Attraction) #### Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Ivon Wilson Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Te Anau. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ivon-Wilson-Scenic-Reserve-Te-Anau.d6219576.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Te Anau ![Te Anau Downs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9f4f3c99f83ea32b5d2cfd8dab948bc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Te Anau Downs ![Milford Sound featuring mountains, a pebble beach and forest scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181041-Southland.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fiordland National Park ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Te Anau worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Te Anau? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Te Anau? ### Is three days enough to stay in Te Anau? ### What are some activities to do in Te Anau with kids? > - [Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details) > - [Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-small-group-tour-from-te-anau.a4785179.activity-details) > - 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