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Updated Sep 2024
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    󰺂8.4
    4.6/5
    73 Review
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    "I feel that the fireflies are not as much and shocking as Waitomo, but the price is cheaper than Waitomo. The Chinese little sister explained that it was very funny and the service was very good. If you can, go to Waitomo."
    Te Anau
    604m from downtown
    Highlights: The word "Te Anau" in Maori means "cave with whirlpool rapids", which refers to Te Anau caves where glowworms live and is considered "one of the most unusual limestone cave tours in the world" , if you go to the South Island Fiordland region, don't miss it. In the 1940s, the local explorer Lawson Burrows, who was fascinated by the ancient legends of Maori, spent three years exploring various caves in the South Island, and finally found this unique Maori legend on the west bank of Lake Te Anau. Caves that appear in. Brauss crawled into the crevice of the rock and through the entrance, the glow of the countless glowworms in the cave caught his eye. The cave has since become a fascinating spot on the shores of Lake Te Anau. In fact, the Te Anau Glowworm Caves are just the lower layer of an extremely large cave that extends down to Milford Sound, tens of kilometers north of it. The depths of the cave can only be reached by boat, passing large and small waterfalls and whirlpools along the way, and finally reaching the glittering glowworm cave. After a detailed explanation by the guide, the visitors were divided into several groups and entered the cave by boat. The fireflies emit a little blue light, like a sky full of stars, you will feel like you are in an illusion.
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    "New Zealand has many lakes, mostly surrounded by mountains, winding shorelines, clear lakes and pleasant scenery. It is an excellent tourist attraction. Lake Tianau, New Zealand's second largest lake, and the largest lake on the South Island. Compared with the famous "two watts" (Wakatip Lake, Wanaka Lake, Tekapo Lake), the uniqueness and ornamental nature of the landscape are slightly lower, and the popularity index is lower. Because it is on the main road to Milford Fjord, there is a endless flow of tourists passing by and transiting in the lakeside town overnight. The water planes on the lakeside take off and drop, the lake speedboats enter and exit, and the blue sky and white clouds, the lake and the mountains are interesting, and there is no charm."
    Te Anau
    22.5km from downtown
    Highlights: Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in the South Island of New Zealand and the second largest lake in New Zealand. It is surrounded by the Southern Alps and its water is dark blue. The lake has 4 fjords, depicting a moving deep valley terrain, telling the legend of glaciers etched into the earth. Lake Te Anau divides Te Anau into two distinct areas: a relatively flat, idyllic, relatively densely populated area to the east, and rugged mountains bordering the fjords and dense forests to the west. Lake Te Anau is very lively in summer, people come here to cool off, enjoy fishing and swimming in the lake. The trail by the lake, with lush green forests, is like a reproduction of the beautiful scenery in the painting, which is quite poetic!
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Te Anau?
These are all Best Things to Do in Te Anau:Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ, Lake Te Anau
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Te Anau?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Te Anau include:Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ:4.6, Lake Te Anau:4.5
At what locations in Te Anau can Best Things to Do in Te Anau be found?
The Best Things to Do in Te Anau are mainly located in:Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ:Te Anau, Lake Te Anau:Te Anau
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