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Cultural Stories of Te Anau

Honouring the stories of our place which reflect the deep connection between people, place, and tradition.

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Thank you from Team Radfords

Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2024 Best Motel - Winner Radfords on the Lake

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Where to eat in Te Anau

A list of some of our favourite places to eat after a big day exploring Fiordland.

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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

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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  • We loved our two day stay at Radfords in Te Anau. We had an upstairs suite looking out over beautiful Lake Te Anau. Conveniently located & within walking distance of the restaurants and bus pick-up points for all Milford Sounds tours. The staff are all long-term employees and they delivered us with one of the cleanest suites we have had, anywhere. Thank-you Kerri and Team.
    Cleanest hotel rooms around – Lynne & Gary 2025  Read Reviews
  • Service was over the top - amazing. We got there on a rainy day and our helicopter tour had been canceled. The lady at the front desk gave us recommendations on what to do & where to eat so our day didn’t go to waste. This hotel is right across the street from the lake with beautiful views! You can easily watch the sunset from your room or go for a little walk along the lake. Very close to all the restaurants too. We loved our stay!
    Highly recommend! – Abbie T. 2025  Read Reviews
  • This motel was fantastic, far better than I'd imagined. The room was beautiful, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a stunning view. The interior was also very cozy and tidy. I loved the lady at the front desk; she was so kind and gentle, like Professor McGonagall from Harry Potter. Since we were Chinese, she was very patient and explained everything to us, including things to do and eat in town, and reminded us to be careful when driving. The lady was so lovely, and we even exchanged gifts at the end. The room had a wide selection of tea and coffee, a capsule coffee machine, and a fully equipped refrigerator. It was truly far better than I expected. I highly recommend this motel to everyone.
    This motel was fantastic – Xi. August 25  Read Reviews
  • My partner and I have always tried to travel on a budget but we had the opportunity to stay at Radfords on the Lake and experience true luxury and WOW!!! It's going to be hard to go back to anything else after this, even my own bed doesn't cut the mustard. The cleanliness is next level, I can't say I've ever seen everything get steam cleaned between guests before. All the little touches they've added really do make all the difference. And the hospitality from Kerri and Dexter was top notch. Kerri went out of her way to help us out when we got into a pickle, and provided great recommendations. We THOROUGHLY enjoyed our stay. And FYI, one night is not enough, stay a few! There's so much to do in Te Anau. (from Amelia & Chris)
    We THOROUGHLY enjoyed our stay. – mealzhikes September 2025  Read Reviews
  • Exceptional location and very comfortable place to stay. Amenities were exceptional and there was lot of attention to detail in terms of customer expectations.
    Amazing accommodation in a beautiful location – KARTHIK September 2025  Read Reviews
  • Kylie at the front desk was very sweet and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. She spent a few minutes giving us local recommendations on places to eat and things to try, which is how we found Sandfly Cafe. Accommodation was very clean, comfy and warm (we were there in the winter). Kitchenette had everything you could need for a short stay. Couldn’t ask for a better location or view in the morning to be able to walk straight across the street to the lake.
    Cute, cozy, quiet, and comfortable with the best views. – Jonathan C. August 2025  Read Reviews

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