Self-Catering Accommodation Te Anau, New Zealand

Birchwood Cottages Introduction

Make your visit to the Te Anau lakes district a memorable one with Birchwood Cottages self-catering accommodation in Te Anau.

Nestled amongst peaceful birch trees with superb views of the majestic Fiordland mountains, this is Te Anau cottage accommodation in true New Zealand style.

Our two separate units feature a distinctive modern styling and are secluded and private. Both are fully furnished, and include a modern kitchen and full heating facilities.

A five-minute walk from town centre, Birchwood Cottages is very accessible. Experience the beauty of the Fiordland region by waking up amongst the plentiful natural plants and trees.

Te Anau Cottage Accommodation

Each of the units at our self-catering accommodation in Te Anau are fully furnished, and come complete with the following:

• Bedroom with en suite
• Open plan lounge and kitchen
• Bathroom
• Television with Sky TV
• Full heating

The units are private and separated from one another, situated in amongst the native fauna.

Te Anau Cottage Accommodation Features

Features of our self-catering accommodation in Te Anau include:

• In the kitchen, a fridge, microwave, and gas stove are provided, in addition to cutlery and dishes
• A telephone is included, along with a spare phone jack for a laptop computer's modem
• The bathroom includes a shower, and complimentary products such as shampoo, conditioner, moisturisers and hairdryer. Bath robes are also provided
• Each unit is a smoke free environment, with disabled access facilities, a play area, and optional cot and highchair available for infants
• The bedroom contains a queen-size bed, which can be split into two single beds if desired
• A full Continental breakfast is also available, with delicious homemade breads and jams. Tea, coffee, milo, hot chocolate, and perk coffee are available at all times
• In the lounge, you can sit down and relax in front of the television to enjoy Sky TV and its many channels. We also provide an iron and ironing board
• The lounge also features a sofa bed, which folds down to suit two people if necessary

For further information about our Te Anau cottage accommodation please contact us, visit our self-catering accommodation in Te Anau Web site or make a booking.

About Te Anau

Te Anau is the gateway to the world-famous Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage Area covering nearly 1.2 million hectares.

The best base for exploring the Fiordland region is the attractive resort town of Te Anau. From here it is an easy two hours drive to Milford Sound and twenty minutes drive to Lake Manapouri and the start of a Doubtful Sound excursion. The road to Milford Sound is considered to be one of the world's finest alpine drives.

Te Anau township has a range of fine restaurants, seven days a week shopping and can cater for all levels of accommodation. Local attractions include fishing, golf, four-wheel driving, motorbikes, hunting and cave explorations.

About Fiordland

Fiordland represents nature on a grand scale, where waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into pristine, forested valleys, and glacier-carved fiords indent its coastal boundaries.

You can explore Fiordland National Park by foot, sea kayak or boat, or take to the air and do it the flightseeing way. The Park covers 1.2 million hectares and showcases dramatic wilderness on a grand scale.

Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into pristine, forested valleys, sheer-sided fiords slide gracefully into the sea, rare native birds and sea creatures go about their lives in a near-perfect world.

The walks in Fiordland National Park are world famous. Spend a day or a week on one of the spectacular tracks.

• It's easy to arrange a day walk on either the Milford, Kepler or Routeburn Tracks. Experienced guides explain the unique flora and fauna that you'll see along the way
• Longer tracks—the unabridged Milford and Routeburn, Kepler, Hollyford and Dusky—take a number of days. There are huts to stay in along the way

Milford Sound

Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the eighth wonder of the world, was carved out during successive ice ages and, at its deepest point off Mitre Peak, plunges to a depth of 265 metres.

The grandeur of Milford Sound can be appreciated from the air or water. Bowen Falls, hurtling 165 metres into the sea, and the Stirling Falls further down the sound, set amidst the towering cliffs and dwarfed by Mitre Peak, are truly spectacular after rain.

Bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals and Fiordland crested penguins are resident in the fiord and can be viewed up close from the launch cruises or kayak trips.

A variety of launch cruises run daily on Milford Sound and overnight packages are also offered. Spectacular kayaking and diving trips are very popular as is the Underwater Observatory.

For further information about our Te Anau cottage accommodation please contact us, visit our self-catering accommodation in Te Anau Web site or make a booking.