Guidebook for Te Anau
Food Scene
Now called “Ditto”, this little gem serves tasty ‘baos' (savoury-filled steam buns), sushi bowls, salads and loaded fries. Good at catering to gluten / dairy-free. Great coffee. Dine-in and take-away available. Has a bar. A huge hit with locals and tourists alike.
This was originally an awesome food truck, run by top local chefs. It moved to its current location in late 2022.
18 persone del luogo consigliano
Habit Foods
92 Milford CresNow called “Ditto”, this little gem serves tasty ‘baos' (savoury-filled steam buns), sushi bowls, salads and loaded fries. Good at catering to gluten / dairy-free. Great coffee. Dine-in and take-away available. Has a bar. A huge hit with locals and tourists alike.
This was originally an awesome food truck, run by top local chefs. It moved to its current location in late 2022.
Great pizza and Italian food. Renowned for their amazing 'dessert of the day', which is usually a delicious variety of cheesecake. Find them on Facebook to see what it is for that day.
They can deliver to the corner of Kakapo Road - this requires you to drive down to collect it. You'll need a NZ cellphone for this as they'll call you when they're there. Minimum order applies.
To get to Kakapo Road, drive to the end of Ramparts Road, and turn left towards Te Anau on the Te Anau - Mossburn Highway. Kakapo Road is the first right, just 50m after you turn off Ramparts Road.
23 persone del luogo consigliano
La Toscana Pizzeria
108 Town CentreGreat pizza and Italian food. Renowned for their amazing 'dessert of the day', which is usually a delicious variety of cheesecake. Find them on Facebook to see what it is for that day.
They can deliver to the corner of Kakapo Road - this requires you to drive down to collect it. You'll need a NZ cellphone for this as they'll call you when they're there. Minimum order applies.
To get to Kakapo Road, drive to the end of Ramparts Road, and turn left towards Te Anau on the Te Anau - Mossburn Highway. Kakapo Road is the first right, just 50m after you turn off Ramparts Road.
The locals' favourite place to go! Fantastic coffee and food. Try the salmon bagel (toasted) if they have it in the cabinet (it's better than the one they have on the menu as it has added avocado, brie, salad, sprouts and more.... nom nom nom!).
57 persone del luogo consigliano
Sandfly Cafe Te Anau
9 The LnThe locals' favourite place to go! Fantastic coffee and food. Try the salmon bagel (toasted) if they have it in the cabinet (it's better than the one they have on the menu as it has added avocado, brie, salad, sprouts and more.... nom nom nom!).
Cheap(ish) and cheerful Kiwi food. If you're in the mood for steak and chips / burgers, this is your place. Family-friendly.
34 persone del luogo consigliano
The Ranch Bar & Grill
111 Town CentreCheap(ish) and cheerful Kiwi food. If you're in the mood for steak and chips / burgers, this is your place. Family-friendly.
Tasty pies to take away. Lots of flavour varieties.
Only open during the summer months (October - May). Usually open 6am-3pm daily.
11 persone del luogo consigliano
Miles Better Pies
1 Lakefront DrTasty pies to take away. Lots of flavour varieties.
Only open during the summer months (October - May). Usually open 6am-3pm daily.
Fiordland Meat Wholesalers
203 Milford RdLocal butchers
Wapiti Bakery & Cafe Restaurant
2 The LnLocal bakery
Delicious food in the restaurant, with a cozy bar in the front. Book ahead.
53 persone del luogo consigliano
Redcliff Cafe
12 Mokonui StDelicious food in the restaurant, with a cozy bar in the front. Book ahead.
Essentials
Caters quite well to Gluten Free diets, so I understand. Tasty lunch options available.
25 persone del luogo consigliano
Four Square Te Anau
30 Town CentreCaters quite well to Gluten Free diets, so I understand. Tasty lunch options available.
FreshChoice Te Anau
5 Milford CresLarge supermarket in the town centre.
Fiordland Medical Practice
25 Luxmore DrDoctors' practice
Fiordland Dental Centre
52 Town CentreDental practice
Paper Plus
100 Town CentreThe Post Office is located inside this shop.
Fiordland Massage Clinic
188 Milford RdGreat massages. Pre-booking is essential.
Entertainment & Activities
An absolute must-see is the 32 minute 'Ata Whenua-Shadowland' at Fiordland Cinema. See the parts of Fiordland that you otherwise won't get to see, in the best cinema in the world! Grab a local wine/ beer to take in with you, or have a delicious coffee brought to your seat. Screened on the hour - check their website for available screenings www.fiordlandcinema.co.nz. Also screens mainstream movies. The adjoining 'Black Dog Bar' is a casual yet classy bar. They serve delicious home-made mulled wine in the winter. Not a rowdy bar- caters mostly to the 30+ age group. It has a fun, busy atmosphere on a Friday night.
52 persone del luogo consigliano
Fiordland Cinema
7 The LnAn absolute must-see is the 32 minute 'Ata Whenua-Shadowland' at Fiordland Cinema. See the parts of Fiordland that you otherwise won't get to see, in the best cinema in the world! Grab a local wine/ beer to take in with you, or have a delicious coffee brought to your seat. Screened on the hour - check their website for available screenings www.fiordlandcinema.co.nz. Also screens mainstream movies. The adjoining 'Black Dog Bar' is a casual yet classy bar. They serve delicious home-made mulled wine in the winter. Not a rowdy bar- caters mostly to the 30+ age group. It has a fun, busy atmosphere on a Friday night.
Local helicopter company with exceptional safety history. Formed in the mid 1980s, it has some of the most experienced helicopter pilots in Fiordland.
This helicopter company fimed the highly recommended 32 minute movie 'Ata Whenua - Shadowland', which is screened daily at Fiordland Cinema.
Fiordland Helicopters
472D Te Anau Milford HighwayLocal helicopter company with exceptional safety history. Formed in the mid 1980s, it has some of the most experienced helicopter pilots in Fiordland.
This helicopter company fimed the highly recommended 32 minute movie 'Ata Whenua - Shadowland', which is screened daily at Fiordland Cinema.
Another incredible helicopter company. This one runs the Search & Rescue operations in the Fiordland mountains, so you know that the pilots are highly experienced. They can pick you up and drop you off from right on the front lawn of the Eco-Retreat if you wish!
Southern Lakes Helicopters
79 Lakefront DrAnother incredible helicopter company. This one runs the Search & Rescue operations in the Fiordland mountains, so you know that the pilots are highly experienced. They can pick you up and drop you off from right on the front lawn of the Eco-Retreat if you wish!
Getting Around
RaD Car Hire Te Anau
16 Mokoroa StThis is the only car rental place in Te Anau.
Wild Rides - Bike Fiordland
68 Town CentreBike rental / servicing
Everything Else
For advice on walks in Fiordland. Good 'day walks' brochure available for purchase.
15 persone del luogo consigliano
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Lakefront DriveFor advice on walks in Fiordland. Good 'day walks' brochure available for purchase.
Head to the i-SITE for information on everything that's not hiking-related.
Fiordland i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
85 Lakefront DrHead to the i-SITE for information on everything that's not hiking-related.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a gorgeous little bar, which isn't dominated by the younger crowd. Great selection of whiskies and local wine / beer. Occasional live music. Great food. Friendly staff.
Happy Hour 5.30-6.30pm daily.
If you want to meet some locals, this is the place to be during Friday night's happy hour.
9 persone del luogo consigliano
Black Dog Bar
5 The LnIt's a gorgeous little bar, which isn't dominated by the younger crowd. Great selection of whiskies and local wine / beer. Occasional live music. Great food. Friendly staff.
Happy Hour 5.30-6.30pm daily.
If you want to meet some locals, this is the place to be during Friday night's happy hour.
Parks & Nature
Fiordland National Park is a 'World Heritage Area', described as having 'superlative natural phenomena' and 'outstanding examples of... the earth's evolutionary history'. The largest National Park in New Zealand, its terrain is truly spectacular. Whether it be the sheer, steep-sided mountains of Milford Sound, the expansive and calm beauty of Doubtful Sound, or the unforgettable multi-day hikes along the Kepler, Routeburn, Milford or Hollyford Tracks (among many others), Fiordland truly is an unforgettable place.
11 persone del luogo consigliano
Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National Park is a 'World Heritage Area', described as having 'superlative natural phenomena' and 'outstanding examples of... the earth's evolutionary history'. The largest National Park in New Zealand, its terrain is truly spectacular. Whether it be the sheer, steep-sided mountains of Milford Sound, the expansive and calm beauty of Doubtful Sound, or the unforgettable multi-day hikes along the Kepler, Routeburn, Milford or Hollyford Tracks (among many others), Fiordland truly is an unforgettable place.