The 10 best parks and gardens in Te Anau

Very comfortable stay. My husband and I stayed in a deluxe studio as part of the Marakura Motel and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Very serviceable kitchen for cooking meals as well. The weather wasn’t great during our stay, but we still got a great view from our room. Great location close to town, and a good stop over to then do a day trip to Milford Sound. Staff very helpful at check in. Great laundry facilities too! Only constructive comment would be that we walked out of our room around 9am to find staff there wanting to service our room - check out isn’t until 10am, and their lingering made us feel quite rushed to get out. Minor detail as the other aspects of our stay were very positive.

We stayed at Te Anau Holiday Park for 2 days, and the experience was wonderful! It quickly became one of my favorite holiday parks. The scenery around the park is beautiful and the atmosphere is peaceful, making it a perfect place to relax. The facilities are well equipped and thoughtfully maintained — clean washrooms with shower cubicles and toilets, a kitchen, dining room, and laundry room for convenience. The location is also great, with hiking tracks nearby that cater to both beginners and those looking for something more adventurous. Overall, a fantastic stay in a scenic and relaxing environment. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Te Anau.

We had a motorhome powered site ... all amenities very clean and tidy ... most sites have a lake view ... the communal kitchen has an outstanding spacious glassed dining area; unobstructed views of the lake ... ... the amenities block is not heated, BUT such is a minor "first world problem", given the serenity ... oh, the town centre is a 10min walk

I booked a room at Te Anau Lakeview but didn’t end up staying because the whole town lost power that day. When I called the motel to cancel, they told me I still had to pay the full amount — even though they couldn’t provide any power, heating, or hot water. It’s very disappointing that instead of caring for guests in an unexpected situation, they chose to keep the payment for a service they couldn’t deliver. In New Zealand, customers shouldn’t have to pay when the service is unavailable. I would not recommend booking here.

Caravan site directly in front of some cabin. Understandably that our caravan would have block the view of those staying in the cabin but is not our fault as the design of the campsites is such. Kitchen not that great due to lack of dining table. Only can accommodate 3 groups. Need to walk far to throw rubbish after cooking as there is nk trash bin in kitchen. Only the sitting area within the new laundy area look great. Laundry is good.

Flat site for motorhomes Toilet facilities are great, warm and lots of them. Tiny cubicles though make it tight with kids. Great view Very close to town, 15 min walk along the river with little kids on flat surface. Can get change easy at reception from a machine for the laundry. Use the smaller laundry to wash and the larger one to dry as you get more time for your money. Great little playground for the kids and lounge area. Camp kitchen looked great Very good wifi

My partner and I booked this place, paid for it and switched up our plan at the last minute because of a change in the weather. The person at the reception was extremely kind and helped us cancel our booking with a full refund. She also let us use the facilities at the site to fill up our water and discharge our gray water. The place is run by supremely kind people and I’d definitely recommend it to people traveling to Te Anu.

Honestly thought we’d get to see more birds but for a free to the public bird sanctuary this place is pretty great! Got to see the takahae birds, as well as the chattiest most fun parakeets I’ve ever encountered, and different types of ducks. The kaka were on loan for breeding so sadly we didn’t get to see them, and in my opinion the only thing missing to complete the experience was a kiwi bird or 2. Otherwise this was a fun little stop lakeside, across the street from the national park. Worth a stop if you’re in the area.

Tiny little, free sanctuary with some really interesting birds in small enclosures. But the birds really do seem happy and content with their place there. Fun to walk to, easy to get to via a very scenic walking path from town, and it's beautiful even if it's not kept up. The public toilet is a pit toilet, so bring hand sanitizer if you need to use it.

A bargain at twice the price, this (free parking and entry) bird sanctuary seemed in the process of changing management, and a a few of the enclosures seemed empty, but we got great views of these Takahes and a couple others- no kiwis, but we expected that going into it. Nice, relaxed way to spend an hour while visiting Te Anau in early Spring (late Sept/early Oct) after or between bigger adventures

A tremendous surprise to find a Bird Sanctuary that cost nothing to wander around. Saw my first ever Takahē.

Highly recommend stopping by if staying or travelling through Te Anau. Beautiful park, you can tell the bird here are well looked after. Went in the morning and got to see the breeding pair of takahē with their chick foraging up close to the fence. Lots of information on the birds around the park,

Awesome conservation work sheltering and breeding some of NZs rarest birds. The highlight is the Takahe enclosure where we watched a pair with a young one rooting around and digging up roots. There's not many places you'll get to see this remarkable bird that was thought to be extinct until recently.

Punanga Manu o Te Anau / Te Anau Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts alike. It’s truly amazing to see these beautiful and often rare birds up close in such a peaceful setting. The sanctuary is well-maintained, and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about conservation. Watching the takahē and kākā in their naturalistic enclosures was a highlight—such a special experience. The free entry (with donations encouraged) makes it accessible to everyone, and it’s a great educational stop for families too. A lovely way to connect with New Zealand’s unique wildlife.

Comfortable and clean hostel to stay in Te Anau, it is close to the lake and the main street. Staff is very friendly and keen on helping us with whatever we need. The manager lady from Chile is legend! Very welcoming and helpful,knows everything we asked about hiking and Milford sound.

I stayed in the 4 bedroom dorm, it was basic but the beds were comfortable. The dorm bathroom wasn't fantastic (no shelves/bad floor drainage) but there are nicer common bathrooms you can use if you don't want wet feet. The common spaces were great - there's a big well-stocked kitchen, a TV lounge and other semi-seperate lounges with lovely big windows overlooking the lake. My friends and I booked two nights and ended up only staying one, but the staff were super helpful in putting the room on resell for the second night. It didn't resell, but we were grateful that they were willing to try that option for us!

We stayed in one of the lakefront rooms. The room was cosy and spacious and a great view of the lake. Recently renovated and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. The common areas were clean and tidy - they were cleaned throughout the day. Great lounge area overlooking the lake - perfect for a morning coffee and a space to read your book on a rainy morning! Staff were all really friendly. Just a short walk into town - quiet location.

Top 3 my favourite hostels in New Zealand, and I have been in the country for almost a year as a backpacker. 😌 I have to say the service was warm, even if it was winter the facilities are always on time, receptionist, was top. Right now, they are improving some of the shared rooms with cabins 🐳 If you come to Te Anau give it a go, and don't miss the change to talk with all the people around.

Located by the lake, the lounge is large, beautiful and has a great view. The rooms are clean and the heating is very warm. And 啊lovely girl with black curly hair helped us store the luggage left in the reception room in the storage room. Thank you very much🫶.

Stayed in the private cabin rooms. Very cosy and warm in the rooms. Shared showers and toilets were very clean and decently large. Tea and coffee room had everything we needed including kettle, cutlery and drink ware. Located right across the lake.

I booked the private glamping and was pleasantly surprised by how peaceful it was, even though it’s located within a backpacker setting. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, making it a comfortable and relaxing stay. The glamping setup is charming—perfect for a romantic getaway with your partner.

Absolutely beautiful and a neat Disc Golf course

Disc golf, walks a lake this place has it all haha

Stunning

So peaceful!

(Translated by Google) Nice place, very quiet. Nice part of a longer walk (Original) Mooie plek, erg rustig. Mooi onderdeel van een langere wandeling

(Translated by Google) The colors of the green, autumn leaves, pond, and clear sky came together beautifully. I was also lucky to find a pretty red mushroom. However, because it is a poisonous mushroom, it is dangerous, so children need parental guidance to prevent them from touching it. (Original) 녹색과 단풍,연못과 맑은 하늘 색이 어우러져 색색이 아름다웠다. 붉은 색의 예쁜 버섯을 발견한 것도 행운이었다. 다만, 독버섯이라 위험하니 아이들이 만지지 않도록 보호자의 지도가 필요하다.

A beautiful lake where you can chill out with your family. I would suggest to stay here for 2 days, and make a day trip to Milford sound from here. Nice to have a morning walk or jog around the lake. Nearby are supermarket and restaurants where you can get your necessity and meals. There are cheap & good motels around this place, and you can spend quality time with your friends and family

Well a true gem hidden down south of Queenstown, only two hours on the bus. You must visit Doubtful Sound, while you're in Te Anau. It is mesmerizing, enchantment with every blink of your eyes. Dress warm, turn aeroplane mode on so your cell battery doesn't deplete cruising around the breathtaking Doubtful Sounds.

Amazing view,good for family walk,friends meet up,evening and morning dog walk,good for children play,also it has good amount of facilities near where you can eat and also go for cruise.Go for boating.

We used Lake Te Anau as an overnight stop so that we could visit the Sounds. We left Queenstown early in the morning and arrived at Te Anau before lunch. It was a rainy day, so we decided to drive down to Milford Sound - even though it was torrential rain, it was worth the drive as the scenery was spectacular. We didn't get to see much of Milford itself though, as the weather prevented it. The next day was an amazing day trip to Doubtful Sound - well worth the trip.

Magnificent

Simply beautiful

Deep Nature

We stayed here for a few days to recover from the fast-paced life on the road in our van and take a relaxing break. Choosing Tasman Holiday Park was the best decision. They offer everything from unpowered sites to holiday apartments. The site is clean and well-maintained, and there's also a playground with a trampoline and a chess set. The highlight for adults: a barrel sauna, which is even included in the pitch price! Fantastic! You can also book hot tubs, all very private and perfect for couples looking to relax. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. Together with the family who run the site, you can see that everyone puts their heart and soul into ensuring every guest has a pleasant stay. We had a wonderful rest at this spa campsite and recommend everyone to spend at least one night here. 10/10

We stayed here two nights and had a fantastic time. The queen double room is great: it is spacious, the bed is very good, the shower is good. You can sit outside and inside. There is a table, a microwave and a fridge. The staff is very friendly. It is close to the town center, the waterfront and the RealNZ terminal. The atmosphere on the park is very pleasant. Highly recommended!

We stayed at a powered site. Handy location close to town, lots of kids play areas including a playroom indoors (great for the wet weather we had!). Bathrooms are serviceable but need a deep clean. Half the laundry appliances were out of service or didn’t work properly (eg they ate coins) - the reception staff did note they thought these were getting replaced soon but quite frustrating to have to navigate during our short stay. Staff were very friendly, there were a number of extra amenities on offer (pizza oven, hot tub, etc) and overall it was a good stay.

This was probably the best camp site I've ever been to. They've not only got great amenities and but put the customer first at every turn- creating a really warm atmosphere. FOR EXAMPLE: Staff were super pleasant. When we arrived, I think it was Justine who greeted us at reception. It was discovered that we had booked the wrong site so she happily moved us to a bigger spot that was more suited for our family at no extra cost. Mike, the Manager would walk around giving out free iceblocks on one day, free lollies the next... stopping to give time to anyone who needed it. Their showers do not cost like other campsites I've been to, and there are no timers- just an encouragement from Mike to enjoy the warm water. Everything was kept to a high standard. Highly recommend!

What an amazing holiday park! Really took me back to my favourite holidays as a kid. We had a powered site and it was busy but still felt spacious. Amazing that you can use the sauna included in the pitch fee (my part-Finnish partner was overjoyed!) Kitchens do get a bit crowded but again still manageable. Shelby & her husband at the front desk were so nice and gave us some great tips around the area!

Amazing staff to match an amazing campsite. Quiet during the day but feels alive in the evening. Perfect for families or couples. Ideal layover to or from Milford sound. A perfect campsite, which has every consideration included, from bbq to pizza oven to play area. It's even includes detergent in with the washing machines. We will be coming back.

We had a lovely stay at Te Anau Tasman Holiday Parks. When the road to Milford Sound was closed, we had to extend our stay and they kindly offered us the 3-for-2 nights deal, very thoughtful. The park’s central location is great. Showers are hot and powerful. The only downside was cleanliness: the ladies’ bathroom has a melted hair dryer (?) and leaking taps, so everything is always wet and the kitchen gets very messy after busy times. The washing machines include washing powder, which is convenient, but if you want to use your own detergent (like for wool), there’s only one machine available, so often you have to wait. Overall, a convenient spot with caring staff and a great location.

Quite disappointed with this superior top 10. Small sites. Reception did not have change for the laundry which was $6 each (more expensive than other places) and the dryer did not dry our clothes. Other places have offered coins at reception or had tap and go which is handy for overseas visitors. Disappointing when you are on holiday and limited time to do laundry. Just doesn’t compare to the other top 10’s we have visited.

I can’t express how amazing this holiday park is. The amenities are exactly what you’d expect for the price and location. Where Te Anau truly stands out from other holiday parks is the service from the staff. When Milford Road was closed, they turned what could have been a terrible situation into just another normal day. I genuinely believe they are simply good people. What they did for me is what they would do for anyone—and that kind of service is priceless. It’s something you rarely see anymore, and I’m still in shock that I stumbled into it. The front desk staff member, let’s call her Ms. B, new exactly what I needed before I even asked. I know how rare that trait is. Without her, the charm and quality of this holiday park would immediately drop. If the owner sees this, I hope you’re doing everything possible to make sure Ms. B and Ms. S (she’s also a treasure) feel valued and appreciated. Because I’ll say it again: they are the reason I book all my holidays with Top10. TL;DR – If you’re a good person, you’ll have a great time staying here.

Te Anau Top 10 is by far one of the nicest Holiday Parks I’ve stayed at! Even though there was a power outage during my stay, the whole team went above and beyond to make it a memorable experience. The owners even prepared breakfast and dinner for everyone who wanted to join. They managed to get the hot showers working again, made sure every guest had enough blankets, and kept a cozy fire going in the common room. Everything was clean and well looked after, and the shops and town center are just a 5-minute walk away. A big compliment to the whole team and the owners for their amazing effort and genuine hospitality!!

Top 10 is always the most reliable holiday park for us. Te Anau park has the best view, you can see the beautiful mountains in front. The place is clean and facilities are new. Kids love playing the kart in the park which is the highlight while we staying.

We had a powered motorhome site at Top 10 Holiday Park (previous night we stayed at Lake Lakeview (had a great time there) = thought we would give the TOP 10 a go ... Top 10 amenities are extremely clean and tidy AND, AND they're heated !!!! ... also, the park is 2min walk to the shops

Basic studio unit. Clean. Would have stayed longer if they weren’t booked out. Walkable to shops/ restaurants. Laundry was really expensive $6 per wash and $6 per dry.

I stayed 3 nights here, 2 of which were in a cabin because my campervan had issues which made it uncomfortable to stay in. Big thanks to the staff who loaned me the landline to make calls to the campervan company and giving me a cabin away from the playground :) Love that it is situated just a skip away from restaurants and supermarket.

A lovely ride between 2 Fiordland Lakes alongside the Waiau River for much of the time. Majestic Fiordland mountains as a backdrop most of the way. Good track surface with a couple of hairpins and steep climbs to keep riders alert. There is a narrow piece of 150m where riders are encouraged to dismount.

A new 2017 walking and cycling trail section Entry Point Takes you to the Wilds of the primal Waiau River Flats to the South and the Ancient Beach Forest of Horseshoe bend to the North.

An awesome track lovely views along the way. Only spoiler was other peoples etiquette. There is enough room for everyone. If there are cyclists coming towards you maybe stay left and allow passing room. I know with the electric bikes you can go faster than my pedal power so please be a little patient. Thank to the respectful people I met along the track.

This is a beautiful track for cycling or walking, easily accessed at many points and with beautiful views of mountains, River, Bush, and plenty of birdlife

Well graded track but lots of scrub, limited views, and not yet complete to Manapouri (Feb 2021). The first 5km or so gives you some glimpses of the river, but you could walk that distance. I wouldn't fork out for a bike rental to do this again.

Great trail for everyone. A few wee hills in there to get the heart rate up. Awesome views, great trail underfoot/tyre

The bike trail is real Te Anau's treasure - great scenery and reasonably easy terrain

Very good

Beautiful view

The best🏞️

It was heavenly

Fantastic place

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