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Quick Fun Historical Facts about our beloved Te Anau!

Te Anau offers stunning landscapes and treasured activities to offer. It is so much more than just a Milford Sound stopover!

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5 Green Spaces in Te Anau & Fiordland You Have to See Today!

October is just around the corner and spring is well and truly here; there’s spring in the air, a spring in our step, and the flower heads are springing to life.

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8 Things to do in Fiordland this Winter

Best known as the gateway to Fiordland National Park, Te Anau is the best place to base yourself for a few days this winter. 

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Southern Scenic Route

This journey between Queenstown and Dunedin is approximately 610 kilometres (km) of natural and cultural attractions laid out one after the other.

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8 Things to do in Fiordland this Winter

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  • "It's the perfect stop when travelling from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Very welcoming and helpful host, Gorgeous Lake Views. Easy walk to town. Very comfortable and spotless units. We thoroughly recommend Radfords on the Lake."
    Helen J – September 2021 – Queenstown, New Zealand  Read Reviews
  • "Absolutely gorgeous place to stay in one of New Zealand's hidden jewels. So much to do here - needed more time!. Beautifully appointed apartment with the best location right on the lake. Glowworms up and running again which made our stay very special. Kerri was amazing - and helped us with all our booking - nothing beats local knowledge and contact. Will definitely return."
    delwynstephen – October 2021 – Timaru, New Zealand  Read Reviews
  • "We have stayed here twice and really love it. The motel units are so clean and really spacious and the beds are very comfy. The staff are so friendly and lent us bug spray when we went on our boat ride and gloves when we went on our jet boat ride as it was cold. It is a great location and we definitely recommend it."
    KiwiTraveller – October 2021 – Christchurch, New Zealand  Read Reviews
  • "This is a fantastic place to stay with exceptional service and rooms. The owner goes above and beyond to ensure everyone has a fantastic stay. The rooms are beautiful, and the location is perfect. We hope to make it back one day."
    78clarke – October 2021 – Whakatane, New Zealand  Read Reviews

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Just like you, we love our stunning Fiordland ...

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Just like you, we love our stunning Fiordland environment 💚 Caring for our local wildlife is super important for us - did you know we’re proud supporters of the Antipodes Island Parakeet, also known as the Kākāriki? Thanks to fantastic conservation efforts from our friends at Te Anau Bird Sanctuary (only a 20 minute walk from us), these special birds are being protected from extinction. It’s that time of the year to vote for Bird of the Year for 2021 - so jump on with us and vote and if you can make a donation towards their great efforts. Link in bio 📸 @nzbirdsonline

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We were recently visited by travel blogger ...

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We were recently visited by travel blogger @findingalexx. A connoisseur of all-things NZ tourism, Alexx has compiled a list of top places to stay across the country, and thanks to her enjoyable stay with Radfords, we’ve made the list! Hear what Alexx had to say about her time with us - link in our bio

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Finalist…. With the MC

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Finalist…. With the MC

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We love all of our guests, and sharing their joy ...

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We love all of our guests, and sharing their joy as they discover the pure, pristine beauty of Fiordland. So we’re more than pleased to share some rather exciting news: we have been named a Finalist in the Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards! No matter what the end results may be, we are so honoured to be amongst such a fantastic list of finalists and to be recognised for our efforts. #radfordsonthelake

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Why, meow, two-legged pals.

I’m ...

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Why, meow, two-legged pals. I’m Dexter Dude, and this is my second attempt at a short news update on Te Anau from my particular purry perspective. Because despite my small stature, and my priority being snoozing in a patch of sun most of the time, I’m actually surprisingly up-to-speed with the goings on around here. On Saturday July 10th it sounds like the Kepler Track is going to be bustling. There’s a family-friendly Matariki Night Time Nature Walk to discover the forest after dark, and spot some of the delicious interesting creatures that live there. Registrations are required, so get in quick https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/events/regional-events/fiordland-events/booking-form-fiordland/ That’s all from me for the month. Catch you next time! 🐾 all my fluffy love, Dexter. #radfordsonthelake

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Winter is officially here! And the beautiful ...

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Winter is officially here! And the beautiful stillness of Lake Te Anau is second to none at this time of the year. In fact, the whole Fiordland region is stunning this season; things are a little bit quieter outside of the peak spring and summer Great Walks and general exploration period, meaning you can take a moment to catch your breath and soak in the scenery. We’d love to host you here at Radfords on the Lake for a midwinter break. Time it with the school holidays next month to treat the kiddos to a calm, crisp Doubtful or Milford Sound experience. Or take the time to yourself – as a couple or alone – to tick this trip off your Kiwi adventure bucket list. 📸 Great South

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Reading through Trip Advisor reviews and I thought...

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Reading through Trip Advisor reviews and I thought this lovely review sums up Kerri and her team perfectly... Kerri, Steve and their team absolutely love sharing their local knowledge and making sure you get the most from your time in Fiordland. 💫 Warm friendly Southern Hospitality 🏔 Beautiful views of Lake Te Anau, surrounding mountains and manicured gardens 🛏 Cosy and comfortable apartments #radfordsonthelake

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Pappi’s scones for morning tea - our favourite!!...

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Pappi’s scones for morning tea - our favourite!! Follow @whats_for_smoko for this recipe and many more #radfordsonthelake

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