Te Anau
Te Anau in Fiordland, New Zealand is an ideal base for exploring the Fiordland region. An attractive resort town and holiday destination, Te Anau is just twenty minutes drive from picturesque Lake Manapouri. more
Te Anau township in Fiordland, New Zealand lies at the base of Mt Luxmore and the Murchison mountain range. It boarders Lake Te Anau which is the largest lake in the South Island (depths of over 400m) and the second largest in New Zealand.
Te Anau is the main gateway to the fiords, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. The town is located between Queenstown to Milford Sound. By road it’s a 2 hour drive from Queenstown and about 2 ½ hours from Milford Sound. Regular guided tours to Milford Sound depart from Te Anau. Other than by car or motorhome, transport to Te Anua is via regular scheduled coach services.
The weather in Te Anau in winter is cold with frosty mornings and clear days. Rain is reasonably common and occasional snow. Summer weather is generally hot and dry with temperatures averaging about 20 degrees celcius.
A wide range of accommodation are available and the area boasts about 4,000 beds from hotels, lodges, motels, homestyle bed and breakfast through to backpacker, budget and holiday park accommodation. Travellers are advised to book in during the summer months December, January and February as accommodation is likely to be in high demand.
Te Anau is a tourist town and as such caters for visitors seven days a week. There is a variety of local cafes, takeaway outlets, restaurants and shops. Other normal services include banks, service stations for fuel, medical centre and Te Anau rental car hire.
Two of New Zealand’s great walks also start at Lake Te Anau. The world renowned Milford Track starts at its northern point, while the popular Kelper Track starts and ends at the lake’s south end which is an easy walk from Te Anau town centre.
Visitors to Te Anau have a good choice of things to do and see walks, tramping, scenic flights, boat cruises, kayaking, fishing, golf, tours and more. Be sure to visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. This is a rare example of a living cave that is still under formation. A lovely cruise across the lake drops you off at a place called The Grotto where a short walk and boat ride takes you deep into the 15,000 year old cave, lit by thousands of tiny Glowworm insects.
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ADEN MOTEL - Te Anau
ADEN MOTEL - Te Anau
Warm, affordable accommodation in a World Heritage area. Range of ground floor, non-smoking units with excellent facilities. Room breakfast service. Close to lake, restaurants and shops. Comfortable day trip to Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. Tour bookings arranged. Friendly, helpful hosts keen to make your stay pleasant.
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- +64 3 249 7748
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- 57-59 Quintin Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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ALPENHORN MOTEL - Te Anau, Fiordland
ALPENHORN MOTEL - Te Anau, Fiordland
Centrally located in a sunny area of Te Anau, only five minutes' walk from shops, cinema, restaurants and the shores of Lake Te Anau. Five studio units and two one-bedroom family units. Each offer clean and cosy accommodation in quiet surroundings. Continental breakfast available. Free WiFi. A booking agent for all the local attractions including Doubtful and Milford Sounds.
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- +64 3 249 7147
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- 0508 257 364 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 35 Quintin Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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ALPINE VIEW MOTEL - Te Anau
ALPINE VIEW MOTEL - Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - Alpine View Motel offers comfortable, affordable, and family-friendly Te Anau accommodation near the shores of Lake Te Anau. Located in spacious-surroundings 5mins walk to town-centre, restaurants and shops. BBQ area, children's adventure playground, wireless-internet available in all rooms and 12 channels of freeview TV. Excellent base from which to explore Te Anau, Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and Fiordland National Park.
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- +64 3 249 7459
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- +64 27 488 4545
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- 0800 116 123 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 15 Quintin Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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ALTITUDE TOURS - Queenstown
ALTITUDE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Daily guided wine & craft beer tours from Queenstown to the best Central Otago wineries in our top-of-the-range fleet of luxury Mercedes vehicles. Altitude is not just about wine, we also run half-day scenic tours to Glenorchy from Queenstown. Private charters for families and small groups wanting a more personalised experience. Popular destinations include Te Anau & Milford Sound.
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ARRAN MOTEL - Te Anau
ARRAN MOTEL - Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - Te Anau offers some of New Zealand's most spectacular views gazing deep into the heart of Fiordland. Come and enjoy our selection of modern and comfortable accommodation just two minutes from Lake Te Anau but away from the lakes chilly breezes. Choose from our refurbished studio units and our two bedroom ground floor units.
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- +64 3 249 8826
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- 0800 666 911 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 64 Quintin Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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BLUE RIDGE LUXURY BED AND BREAKFAST - Te Anau
BLUE RIDGE LUXURY BED AND BREAKFAST - Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - The perfect base for your Fiordland experience. Our 3 suites are self-contained with king or twin beds, ensuite bathroom and kitchenette. At the end of your day, relax in our outdoor spa pool. After a night's peaceful slumber, awake to native birdsong and stunning mountain views. A full gourmet breakfast is included. Just a 5 minute stroll to town.
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- +64 3 249 7740
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- +64 21 118 7849
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- 15 Melland Place, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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CABOT LODGE - Fiordland
CABOT LODGE - Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - With 2000-acres of farmland bordering the Fiordland National Park, this iconic property showcases the best of New Zealand's South Island. Cabot Lodge is on the doorstep of Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound and the Kepler, Routeburn and Milford Tracks. This luxury lodge accommodates up to ten guests and offers an array of authentic New Zealand experiences, including sheep herding and beekeeping.
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- +64 27 601 8885
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- 268 Hillside - Manapouri Road, Manapouri, New Zealand
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CHEEKY KEA TOURS - South Island
CHEEKY KEA TOURS - South Island
We have an adventure package to suit EVERYONE! Touring isn't just a job for us, it's a lifestyle! We are local, we are fun and we love adventure, so who better to guide you on your epic South Island adventure tour than us!?
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- +64 22 608 8318
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- Christchurch, New Zealand
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DISTINCTION LUXMORE HOTEL - Lake Te Anau
DISTINCTION LUXMORE HOTEL - Lake Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - Milford Sound awaits! From your base in Te Anau, at Distinction Luxmore Hotel, you are ideally situated to explore Fiordland National Park and world-famous Milford Sound. Superior and standard accommodation options with free WiFi. Conference facilities for up to 200 guests. Warm, friendly and efficient service. Click through to view website and BOOK NOW link.
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- +64 3 249 7526
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- 0800 589 667 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 41 Town Centre, Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand
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DISTINCTION TE ANAU HOTEL & VILLAS - Lake Te Anau
DISTINCTION TE ANAU HOTEL & VILLAS - Lake Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - The hotel offers chic, elegant accommodation and its lake front location is part of New Zealand's largest world heritage area; Fiordland, gateway to Milford and Doubtful Sounds. If you need an escape from everyday life, and a chance to indulge yourself with a relaxing holiday in one of the world's most breathtaking regions, this is the place for you.
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- +64 3 249 9700
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- 0800 223 687 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE - Fiordland
DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE - Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - Explore isolated and beautiful Doubtful Sound aboard the MV Southern Secret as part of our personalised tour of Doubtful Sound. View marine animals such as dolphins, seals and penguins that call the fiord home; at night listen for the calls of Morepork and Weka! Activities onboard include fishing, scrumptious meals, swimming and star gazing. Join our journey of discovery today.
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- +64 3 249 7777
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- 0800 368 283 (0800 DOUBTFUL) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 81, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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DUNLUCE - Te Anau, Fiordland
DUNLUCE - Te Anau, Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - Dunluce is a Luxury boutique bed and breakfast with stunning lake and mountain views. We feature a guest wing with a private lounge and four stylish lake facing en suite rooms. A full gourmet breakfast is included. Fall in love with our exquisite ensuite rooms overlooking Lake Te Anau and the mountains of Fiordland National Park; a World Heritage gem.
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- +64 3 249 7715
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- +64 27 330 2779
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- 128 Aparima Drive, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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EDGEWATER TE ANAU - Te Anau
EDGEWATER TE ANAU - Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - AA Supreme Host of the Year (2009); Stay at one of Te Anau's best motel locations, metres from Lake Te Anau, five minutes walk to town, cinema, bike hire, playground and mini golf course. Edgewater has off street parking, outdoor area with picnic tables, gardens and BBQ.
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- +64 3 249 7258
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- 0800 433 439 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 52 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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FIORDLAND JET - Te Anau
FIORDLAND JET - Te Anau
Jet boat down the Waiau River to the deserted shores of Lake Manapouri - named NZ's most beautiful lake - and walk in lush beech forest in Fiordland National Park. Travel through spectacular scenes from Lord of the Rings; see trout in crystal-clear waters; all while enjoying the innate fun a jet boat has to offer - speed and spins!
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- +64 3 280 0593
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- 0800 253 826 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 84 Lake Front Drive, (beside Moose Bar) Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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FIORDLAND LAKEVIEW MOTEL AND APARTMENTS - Te Anau, Fiordland
FIORDLAND LAKEVIEW MOTEL AND APARTMENTS - Te Anau, Fiordland
Located on the shore of Lake Te Anau, all apartments have terrific lake views. We have a selection of apartments with our brand new Luxury Tanara Studio Apartments open late 2019 especially for couples. We are a 10 minute walk to the Town Centre with free wifi in all apartments. The perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
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- +64 3 249 7546
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- 0800 249 942 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 40 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand
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FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK LODGE - Fiordland
FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK LODGE - Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - Tranquil location right beside the lake at Te Anau Downs, just 30km north of Te Anau and 91kms from Milford Sound. We are only 600m from the boat departure point for the famous Milford Track. A peaceful area in Fiordland National Park with spectacular views. Three types of accommodation: motel units, lodge or backpacker rooms - linen supplied and ensuites.
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- +64 3 249 7811
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- 0800 500 805 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 2681 Milford Sound Highway, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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FIORDLAND OUTDOORS CO. - Te Anau, Fiordland
FIORDLAND OUTDOORS CO. - Te Anau, Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - We transport people to nature. From privately guided journeys to no-fuss track transfers, we make it easy to connect with Fiordland. For families, private groups or hikers book with us for heli hiking, fly fishing, jet boat fishing as well as fast and friendly water taxi transfers to Milford Track, Kepler Track, George Sound Track and Lake2Lake Cycle Trail.
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- +64 21 197 4555
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- 0800 3474 538 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Cnr Oraka St & Milford Highway, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park
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George Sound - Off the beaten track
George Sound - Off the beaten track
George Sound is accessible by boat, float plane and helicopter - several boat operators take groups from the track end on the Middle Fiord and provide boat transport on Lake Hankinson. Once there, hikers (or trampers as they are more commonly called in New Zealand) can take between 2-3 days to complete the George Sound track.
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GETAWAY TE ANAU - Fiordland
GETAWAY TE ANAU - Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - Discover one of the best Holiday Parks. Quiet lakefront location, 2 minutes' walk to town. This 5-star park offers modern, continuously renovated facilities and rooms. From motorhome sites to luxurious apartments, we have you covered!. Children are kept busy with jumping pillow, playground and games room. Facilities include Free WI-FI, BBQs, Sauna and hot tubs overlooking breath-taking Lake Te Anau.
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- +64 3 249 7462
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- 0800 249 746 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 128 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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HOLLYFORD TRACK - Fiordland
HOLLYFORD TRACK - Fiordland
Mobile-friendly - Located in Fiordland National Park, the Hollyford Valley is as remote as it is spectacular. This diverse landscape is the source of abundant native flora and fauna, as well as a wealth of local legends. Spend your days with our passionate local guides discovering the stories of the Hollyford, and your evenings relaxing in the comfort of our private lodges.
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- +64 3 442 3000
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- 0800 832 226 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Gorge Road, Arthurs Point, Queenstown, New Zealand
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JUST NEW ZEALAND WALKS - New Zealand Wide
JUST NEW ZEALAND WALKS - New Zealand Wide
Mobile-friendly - We create independent walking holidays which include the Great Walks of New Zealand. No longer will you have to visit 3 or 4 different websites. We will plan and organize the walks for you, by pre-booking Department of Conservation huts, pre and post walk accommodation, transfers and our experienced staff will advise the best time to travel and more.
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- +64 3 450 1316
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- 0508 687 836 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 57 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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KEPLER OAKS BOUTIQUE, TREK, PONY & FARMLET TOURS - Te Anau
KEPLER OAKS BOUTIQUE, TREK, PONY & FARMLET TOURS - Te Anau
Farmlet near Kepler Track, with ponies, sheep, chickens, dog, cat, rabbit and goat. Tours includes pony grooming and rides followed by short quiz, prize and refreshments. Boutique scenic treks for 1-3 riders give an opportunity to ride alongside Fiordland National Park, Lake Te Anau and Waiau River (the River Anduin in the Lord of the Rings movie).
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- +64 3 249 9346
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- +64 27 314 6191
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- 207 William Stephen Road, RD 1, Te Anau, New Zealand
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KEPLER OAKS CHALET - Te Anau
KEPLER OAKS CHALET - Te Anau
Self contained two bedroom Chalet within National Park Scenic Reserve. Rural area with animal interaction. A slice of paradise 10 minutes walk to Kepler Track, Waiau River and Golf Course. Horse ride along Lake Te Anau or the Waiau River. Chalet sleeps five, large bathroom with spa bath, full kitchen, washing machine, free Wi-Fi. Continental breakfast provisions.
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- +64 3 249 9346
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- +64 27 314 6191
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- 207 William Stephen Road, RD 1, Te Anau, New Zealand
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LAKEFRONT LODGE - Te Anau
LAKEFRONT LODGE - Te Anau
Situated close to the spectacular shores of Lake Te Anau. Modern, up-market motel, offering accommodation and friendly, helpful service. Double spa bath units available. Free Wireless Internet in all rooms. Short walking distance to town centre. Take time out and relax with us after completing one of our many wonderful walking tracks or while visiting Milford and Doubtful Sounds.
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- +64 3 249 7728
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- Corner Lakefront Drive & Mokoroa Street, Te Anau, New Zealand
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MARAKURA DELUXE LAKEVIEW MOTELS - Te Anau
MARAKURA DELUXE LAKEVIEW MOTELS - Te Anau
Mobile-friendly - Relax in your Marakura Deluxe Lakeview Motel while marvelling at the wilderness of Fiordland National Park. Marakura are ten self contained rooms which each enjoy unrivalled lake and mountain views from the comfort of the master bedroom, lounge/living area or patio/balcony. Queen bed or optional extra single bed, kitchenette for self catering and bathroom attached.
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- +64 3 249 7457
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- 0800 4 TE ANAU (0800 483 262) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand
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