Te AnauSights

Sights in Te Anau

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    Te Anau Wildlife Centre

    The DOC-run Te Anau Wildlife Centre hosts native bird species – including the rare flightless takahe – NZ pigeons, tui, kaka, weka and various waterfowl.

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  2. Te Anau Glowworm Caves

    Once present only in Maori legends, these impressive caves on the lake’s western shore were rediscovered in 1948. Accessible only by boat, the 200m-long system of caves is a magical place with sculpted rocks, waterfalls small and large, whirlpools and a glittering glowworm grotto in its inner reaches. Real Journeys runs 2¼-hour guided tours (per adult/child $63/20), reaching the heart of the caves by a walkway and a short underground boat ride.

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