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Travel Tips and Stories of Lake Te Anau in New Zealand
travelers stories about Hill in Te Anau, New Zealand

Hill in Te Anau, New Zealand

  17 km from Lake Te Anau


Picturesque view of the mountains leading up to Milford sound Follow Instagram for more @ _stuartdavies


  Experienced by Stuart Davies


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travelers stories about Summit in Kepler Track, New Zealand

Summit in Kepler Track, New Zealand

  20 km from Lake Te Anau


After a long five hour trek uphill on day two of the Kepler Great Walk in New Zealand, we finally reached the top of our climb and were blessed with this breathtaking view. When I think about that hike I remember how mentally and physically difficult it was, but when I look at this photo I’m reminded that it was completely worth it.


  Experienced by Samuel Bordo


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travelers stories about Hill in Kepler Track, New Zealand

Hill in Kepler Track, New Zealand

  25 km from Lake Te Anau


This is one of my favourite photos from the Kepler Track in New Zealand. We had a lot of rain the day beforehand but this day was clearing with some lingering clouds around us. Looking behind us you could see the pathway snake its way around the mountain, really showing the scale of the walk we were doing.


  Experienced by Jade Stephens


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travelers stories about Mountain in Kepler Track, New Zealand

Mountain in Kepler Track, New Zealand

  25 km from Lake Te Anau


Hiking the 4 day Kepler Track in Fiordland, New Zealand. This was taken on day 2 of the hike, after crossing these immensely tall and steep ridgelines - they can be notoriously dangerous to cross if you have poor conditions (wind, rain) but we somehow had perfect weather after a day of rain before. I fell in love with the texture of the mountains from the snow carving it out.


  Experienced by Jade Stephens


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travelers stories about Loch in Kepler Track, New Zealand

Loch in Kepler Track, New Zealand

  25 km from Lake Te Anau


We started our last day of the 4 day hike through the Kepler Track early to make the most of the day - the lake was so perfectly still with the warm colour of the sky. Perfect.


  Experienced by Jade Stephens


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travelers stories about Wildlife in Titiroa, New Zealand

Wildlife in Titiroa, New Zealand

  48 km from Lake Te Anau


Off-track crossover hiking (tramping) trip from Borland Valley to Manapouri. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand. We found these guys just before dropping back into the bush. Keas are very smart, cheeky birds.


  Experienced by Tomas Sobek


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Mountain range in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

  49 km from Lake Te Anau


Flying over Fox Glacier and around Mt Cook in a heli, definitely something everyone should do. Really shows the absolute magnificence and rugged danger of the mountain ranges. Incredible.


  Experienced by Jade Stephens


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travelers stories about Canyoning in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

Canyoning in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

  49 km from Lake Te Anau


Standing there, contemplating nature strength, listing to the buzzy noise of collapsing water. This fall is located in Fiordland, one of the wettest place on the Southern Hemisphere.


  Experienced by Yoal Desurmont


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travelers stories about Hill station in Homer Tunnel, New Zealand

Hill station in Homer Tunnel, New Zealand

  58 km from Lake Te Anau


This was our view upon exiting the Homer Tunnel as we began our descent down to Milford Sound. Ominous clouds, cascading rain-fed waterfalls, and some amazing cliffs.


  Experienced by Adam Edgerton


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Lake Marian, New Zealand

Glacial landform in Lake Marian, New Zealand

  59 km from Lake Te Anau


Lake Marian track leads to this final lake where you can see a full reflection to the mountain peaks behind in the lake. the track itself goes through a forest with some interesting birds that you can see along the way.


  Experienced by Nishant Dania


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travelers stories about Watercourse in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

Watercourse in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

  59 km from Lake Te Anau


On the way to Milford Sound, theres a single road that cuts through the wilderness. one stop is called the Mirror Lakes. perfectly reflecting!


  Experienced by Ardiss Hutaff


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travelers stories about Road trip in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

Road trip in Milford Sound Highway, New Zealand

  59 km from Lake Te Anau


The drive to Milford Sound is always worth it. My breath was stolen at every turn of the road, and I just never wanted it to end.


  Experienced by Marjorie Teo


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travelers stories about Highland in Lake Marian, New Zealand

Highland in Lake Marian, New Zealand

  59 km from Lake Te Anau


I did this hike to Lake Marian because people told me the reflection of the mountains would be amazing. After 3 hours of walking I arrived and couldn’t see anything because of the clouds… how disappointing! But instead of the beautiful reflection I found this antlers standing on a rock by the lake and I got instantly reminded of my hometown Hirschhorn (translated it means “horn of the deer”). After travelling for 7 months and being away from my home this made me smile and gave me new strengh. I will never regret this hike, because unexpected events are always the best.


  Experienced by Tanja Zöllner


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travelers stories about Hill station in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

Hill station in Doubtful Sound, New Zealand

  60 km from Lake Te Anau


A bus, a boat and another bus ride and you’re in Doubtful Sound. On the way, the bus stops when you can catch a first glimpse of the Fiord (yes, it’s a fiord). Besides this view, you’ll also get 9047303 sandflies bites. They’re complimentary. :)


  Experienced by Laura Smetsers


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travelers stories about Mountain in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

Mountain in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

  63 km from Lake Te Anau


Seeing one of New Zealand’s great walks from the air has only made me want to hike it on the ground even more! I can’t imagine what the scale of these mountains must be like from the ground.


  Experienced by Alistair MacKenzie


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travelers stories about Hill in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

Hill in Routeburn Track, New Zealand

  64 km from Lake Te Anau


During our two-week trip to New Zealand, we took three days to hike along the Routeburn Track. The first day, we were met with torrential rain, and the second day, we were met with heaps of snow. The hike was very difficult for those first two days, but the third day opened up with sunshine and peace. We came to an opening in the path, and were greeted to this sight: a huge valley with the Routeburn River in sight. We finally had a moment of peace after an arduous two days. I look at this photo, and I feel relief.


  Experienced by Riley Woolf


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travelers stories about Stream in Cleddau River, New Zealand

Stream in Cleddau River, New Zealand

  65 km from Lake Te Anau


I had arrived to work on the airport at Milford and even though the sun had set by the time I finished, I raced back to the Cleddau river that I had crossed earlier in the day. Down to a suitable rock to balance the camera (travelling with work, I didn’t have room for my tripod) The lighting was lingering just long enough for me and this is the result.


  Experienced by Mark Thompson


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travelers stories about Mountain in Twelve Mile Delta, New Zealand

Mountain in Twelve Mile Delta, New Zealand

  66 km from Lake Te Anau


Walking at sunset is one of the small things that I miss about New Zealand. Something simple, but stunning every single time.


  Experienced by Tyler Lastovich


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travelers stories about Glacier in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Glacier in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  67 km from Lake Te Anau


Taken in Milford Sound, New Zealand. This was taken late in the afternoon on a rain-free day.


  Experienced by Peter Hammer


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travelers stories about Hill station in Milford Sound, New Zealand

Hill station in Milford Sound, New Zealand

  67 km from Lake Te Anau


Milford Sound in New Zealand has some of the fastest changing weather in the world. One minute blue skies, the next black clouds with heavy rainfall. We were lucky enough to experience both in a matter of minutes, but what comes with that is some of the most spectacular moving clouds we’ve ever seen. Clouds seamlessly engulf mountains and change your view in seconds. Here I caught midst of a moment where mountain rainforests fade away into the fog.


  Experienced by Ewan Robertson


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