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Your roadie guide: Queenstown to Te Anau​

The journey from Queenstown to Te Anau encapsulates New Zealand’s scenery at its finest, take time to see the sights along the way.

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Six Ways to Take in the Beauty of Te Anau

Te Anau is not only the gateway to the Fiordland National Park, but also a beautiful place to stop and spend a night or two.

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Beyond the Great Walks: Discovering Fiordland

Too often bypassed in pursuit of Milford Sound, those that choose to stop and stay a while in Te Anau end up discovering a charming holiday destination with much to offer.

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The Artists of Fiordland We Love!

With breathtaking landscapes and picture-perfect scenery around every corner, it’s no wonder that so many artists are inspired by these awe-inspiring surroundings to create stunning pieces of art. 

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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

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Southern Scenic Route

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  • "From the easy parking to the super warm welcome from Kerri & the brilliant night's sleep - what's not to like at Radfords? Great location - 5 mins walk to the main street, 10-12 mins at most to the farthest restaurant - 2 mins to the seaplane, 5 mins to the heliport & 30 seconds to the lakeside - so well positioned. Rooms large, fast Wifi, did I say comfy bed? Large bathrooms & well-equipped kitchenettes & spotlessly clean rooms - each had a lovely spot to sit outside for an afternoon wine. Kerri is a hive of information about the local sights & eats - upon her recommendation, we ate at Redcliff & Fat Duck - both fantastic. If you have time do the Heli-Hike with Southern Lakes Heli to the Kepler Track - all-day activity but SO worth it."
    KiwiNZExplorer – April 2022 – Queenstown, New Zealand  Read Reviews
  • "What a magical stay... the best accommodation and most impressive host during our two-week SI road trip. Kerri was so warm, and helpful and gave us the best tips for our stay (Redcliff's Restaurant and the Cruise Milford experiences were amazing). The location of the property was perfect, with views of the lake and the rooms were beautiful... exactly how they look in the photos. Stunningly fitted out, comfortable bed and the added benefit of great kitchenette facilities to prepare your own breakfast, if preferred. We, (two couples) would definitely return."
    Robin B – May 2022  Read Reviews
  • "Fantastic time staying at Radfords, the service was outstanding, great recommendations, and beautiful rooms. We are a family of 5 and it was a nice home away from home for our 2 night stay, wish we could have stayed longer."
    Jess G – June 2022  Read Reviews
  • "Kerri the owner was very warm, friendly & super helpful. She made us welcome right from the start! The rooms were very spacious & the decor was lovely. The beds were super comfy. We had a superb view over-looking the lake. The motels were within easy walking g distance to town & the restaurants etc. We would definitely recommend this place to stay."
    PaulaMM – April 2022  Read Reviews

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A wonderful surprise delivered this afternoon from...

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A wonderful surprise delivered this afternoon from some lovely Australian guests that stayed recently. Thank you Andrea, Scott and Allanah we look forward to welcoming you back

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Three generations working together ♥️ with the...

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Three generations working together ♥️ with the next generation not far away from learning the ropes! With Mother’s Day just around the corner it got me thinking how lucky I am to be surrounded by these amazing ladies. Left to right Shelley, Phyllis, Kerri. Katie was unfortunately unable to be here for the photos. We hope everyone has a wonderful Mother’s Day this Sunday 🌸 📸 @mgphotonz

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⭐️WIN A WEEKEND AWAY⭐️

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. ⭐️WIN A WEEKEND AWAY⭐️ Relax and enjoy a much deserved getaway on us! Wake up to majestic views and locally sourced in-room breakfast, experience some of Te Anau’s many unique activities and amazing restaurants on offer. We are giving you the chance to win a 2 night stay @radfordsonthelake follow instructions below to go in the draw. P R I Z E 🌟Two nights accommodation for two people in our Premier Lakeview Studio 🌟 Locally sourced in-room continental breakfast each day 🌟 $100 restaurant voucher to dine at a Te Anau restaurant of your choice 🌟 Movie tickets to watch local film Ata Whenua E N T E R 👉 Follow @radfordsonthelake 👉 Tag the person you would like to treat to a weekend away (each tag is an entry) 👉 Share to your story and tag us for an extra entry Good luck 🤞 T & C’s Closes 4th April at 7pm and winner will be announced that week. Prize must be redeemed before 30/09/22

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Need a Valentines gift for your loved one? ♥️ ...

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Need a Valentines gift for your loved one? ♥️ Book a romantic getaway in Te Anau and soak up the scenery together! Mention this post at time of booking to receive a complimentary gift on arrival. Valid until 28/2/22 #radfordsonthelake

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Golden hour 🌅 taken on dusk just before the sun...

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Golden hour 🌅 taken on dusk just before the sun disappeared 📸 @graham_dainty #radfordsonthelake

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We were stoked to be able to host these lovely ...

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We were stoked to be able to host these lovely ladies @brodiejeankane @jokane80 over the weekend while Brodie knocked the Luxmore Grunt off! Great to see all their stories out and about enjoying what Te Anau has to offer and we can’t wait to host them again to share more. #radfordsonthelake

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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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