Getting To, From & Around Fiordland
Access to Te Anau is via provincial State Highways 6 & 94 from Queenstown, State highways 1 & 94 from Dunedin, or via Invercargill and the Southern Scenic Route. Each of these routes are sealed and well maintained, although it should be noted that the highways travel through diverse terrain, and scenery that should not be rushed.
A frequent problem is that travellers do not allow enough time for the drive to Te Anau, and do not realise that Milford Sound is a further 2.5 hours from Te Anau, so if you are planning your journey be sure to allow enough time to enjoy the journey.
Driving Times
*Timings allow for comfort stops but not sightseeing en route.
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From |
Destination |
Travelling Time |
Via |
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Invercargill |
Te Anau |
2.0 hours |
State Highways |
|
Invercargill |
Te Anau |
2.5 hours |
Southern Scenic Route |
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Dunedin |
Te Anau |
4.0 hours |
State Highways 1&94 |
|
Christchurch |
Te Anau |
8.0 hours |
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Queenstown |
Te Anau |
2.0 hours |
State Highways 6 & 94 |
|
Te Anau |
Milford |
2.5 hours |
State Highway 94 |
By Coach
The following companies provide coach services to Fiordland:
By Air
Air New Zealand Link, Air Fiordland Ltd and Waterwings Ltd provide air services to Te Anau and Fiordland.
National domestic services operate regular scheduled flights to Queenstown and Invercargill (both centres just two hours drive from Te Anau) and also to Dunedin.
Domestic Flight Times:
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From |
To |
Flight Time |
|
Queenstown |
Te Anau |
30 minutes |
|
Christchurch |
Queenstown or Invercargill |
1.00 hour (same flight time from both centres) |
|
Auckland |
Invercargill |
3.00 hours (Via Wellington or Christchurch) |
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Auckland |
Dunedin |
2.40 hours (Via Wellington or Christchurch) |
Transport Options within Fiordland *see section Land Based Transport and Tours.
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Local Tours - local sightseeing operators offer daily services to Milford Sound and other local destinations.
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Taxi - Te Anau Holiday Park on call 24 hours a day.
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Car Hire within Te Anau Te Anau Car Rentals
Southern Scenic Route
Invercargill - Tuatapere - Te Anau www.southernscenicroute.co.nz
Linking Te Anau with Invercargill this section of the Southern Scenic Route provides a rewarding journey for cyclists, campervans and motorists. The 200 kilometre drive through Tuatapere takes approx 2 & ½ hours by car and is sealed for the entire distance between these centres.
The road skirts the eastern boundary of Fiordland National Park and the rugged south coast, providing an introduction to southern parts of Te Wahipounamu World Heritage area. There are many points of natural and historic interest along the route and varied opportunities for recreation – camping, tramping, mountain biking, trout fishing, hunting, boating and caving. Further information is available from Department of Conservation Offices as well as Visitor Information Centres.
The Milford Road
This road provides a unique passage into the heart of the Fiordland National Park, and the South West World Heritage Area Te Wahipounamu.
See Milford Road Section for further details
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