The Tiaki Promise is a nation-wide commitment from both visitors and locals to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations. The Promise encompasses three elements: Caring for the land, sea and nature by treading lightly and leaving no trace; by travelling safely, and showing care and consideration for all; and finally, respecting culture by travelling with an open heart and mind.
Our staff diligently uphold the Tiaki Promise in as many ways as we can. We maintain our beautiful gardens for the enjoyment of our guests, as well as for native birdlife, and also to contribute to the unique and stunning scenery of Te Anau. We have reduced our waste substantially over the last few years to make a solid effort to preserve our environment, recycling whenever possible and introducing a worm farm to take care of food scraps. We also ensure that any experiences we encourage our guests to do here in Fiordland are with business partners who share the same commitment to the Tiaki Promise. These examples of our efforts are only the beginning, and we are constantly looking for ways to further our role as a guide and guardian of Aotearoa – the land and the people.
We encourage all of our visitors to embrace the Tiaki Promise as we do ourselves here at Radfords on the Lake.
In Māori culture, manaakitanga is a traditional value that is central to society and inspires the way that travellers are made to feel welcome. The closest translation in English would be ‘hospitality’. And that’s something that we here at Radfords on the Lake put first and foremost in all we do.
As “born and bred” Southland locals, Kerri and Steve are extremely proud to host Radfords on the Lake’s guests in beautiful Fiordland. Whether it’s a Kiwi exploring their own backyard or absolute newcomers to the area, the aim is to welcome every kind of traveller and share their love and knowledge of Fiordland at every point in their stay. Kerri’s mother, Phyllis, tends to the picture-perfect gardens that continuously amaze each and every guest (some even ask to bring Phyllis home with them to tend to their flowerbeds too!). And their daughter, Shelley, is also on staff. So a true sense of family and warmth is extended to each guest, from that very first chat at the Front Desk to breakfast service and help with organising holiday itineraries, all the way through to check out and follow-up friendly emails. A genuine, human connection is key.
Hearty local food and a good night’s sleep is a focal point at Radford’s, which sits in alignment with the manaakitanga emphasis on allowing guests to refuel and to rest. A breakfast at Radfords is always a treat, and the nearby restaurants will allow you to taste the best of what Southland has to offer.
Kerri and the team can also recommend the tip-top things to do in the region, so that you can truly immerse yourself in Fiordland’s finest.
With the overarching aim of ensuring that every guest’s stay at Radfords on the Lake is truly top-notch, the manaakitanga value is effortlessly and thoroughly upheld by staff, and is reflected in numerous TripAdvisor reviews.
We look forward to seeing you here at Radfords on the Lake so you can feel our manaakitanga for yourself.
We are committed to preserving our beautiful surroundings and reducing our footprint on the environment.
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