Title: Things to Do in Te Anau Downs in 2026 | Expedia.com [Te Anau Downs Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs.dx6048064)[Hotels in Te Anau Downs](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs-Hotels.d6048064.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Te Anau Downs](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Te-Anau-Downs.d6048064.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Te Anau Downs](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Te-Anau-Downs.d6048064.Car-Rental-Guide)[Te Anau Downs Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs.d6048064.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Te Anau Downs ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Te Anau Downs Types of activities [Te Anau Downs Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs.dx6048064) ![Tranquil morning at Te Anau Downs, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048064/1c0b784a-4a0d-4f17-a446-de90d4bce6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tranquil morning at Te Anau Downs, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048064/1c0b784a-4a0d-4f17-a446-de90d4bce6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Te Anau Downs Attractions If you're ready to hit the streets of Te Anau Downs, join one of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6048064&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and let an experienced guide show you some of the most popular sites. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6048064) ## Recommended things to do in Te Anau Downs | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi](/things-to-do/water-taxi-transport-from-te-anau-downs-to-glade-wharf.a49395392.activity-details): $82 | | Top 5 things to do | [Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau](/things-to-do/afternoon-te-anau-cruise-on-historic-motor-yacht.a674621.activity-details)[Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-tour-from-te-anau-with-cruise.a47075177.activity-details)[Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport](/things-to-do/milford-track-water-taxi-transport.a772569.activity-details)[Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi](/things-to-do/water-taxi-transport-from-te-anau-downs-to-glade-wharf.a49395392.activity-details)[TeAnau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch](/things-to-do/teanau-to-queenstown-via-milford-sound-tour-with-cruise-and-lunch.a50768108.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau](/things-to-do/afternoon-te-anau-cruise-on-historic-motor-yacht.a674621.activity-details)[Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise](/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-tour-from-te-anau-with-cruise.a47075177.activity-details)[Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport](/things-to-do/milford-track-water-taxi-transport.a772569.activity-details)[Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi](/things-to-do/water-taxi-transport-from-te-anau-downs-to-glade-wharf.a49395392.activity-details)[TeAnau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch](/things-to-do/teanau-to-queenstown-via-milford-sound-tour-with-cruise-and-lunch.a50768108.activity-details) | ## What to do in Te Anau Downs - With kids ### Things to Do in Te Anau Downs with Kids There are plenty of awesome experiences in Te Anau Downs that the entire gang will love. These are some of the most popular [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6048064&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) around. - [Morning Tea Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht from Te Anau](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/morning-tea-cruise-on-historic-motor-yacht-from-te-anau.a674619.activity-details) - [Afternoon Te Anau Cruise on Historic Motor Yacht](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-te-anau-cruise-on-historic-motor-yacht.a674621.activity-details) - [Milford Sound Experience Full Day from Te Anau](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-experience-full-day-from-te-anau.a1393079.activity-details) - [Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/champagne-sightseeing-cruise-on-lake-te-anau.a679216.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Te Anau Downs? 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Te Anau Downs ![Te Anau showing a lake or waterhole and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3406/e5254d7f-709b-40a5-ac90-6ef482a6ba1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Te Anau ![Milford Sound featuring mountains, forests and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2274/01d0d3fa-591f-48be-a782-3ade10774c97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fiordland National Park ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Te Anau Downs worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Te Anau Downs? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Te Anau Downs? ### Is three days enough to stay in Te Anau Downs? ### What are some activities to do in Te Anau Downs with kids? > - [Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-te-anau-cruise-on-historic-motor-yacht.a674621.activity-details) > - [Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-tour-from-te-anau-with-cruise.a47075177.activity-details) > - [Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/milford-track-water-taxi-transport.a772569.activity-details) > - [Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/water-taxi-transport-from-te-anau-downs-to-glade-wharf.a49395392.activity-details) > - [TeAnau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/teanau-to-queenstown-via-milford-sound-tour-with-cruise-and-lunch.a50768108.activity-details) ### What to do in Te Anau Downs for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Te Anau Downs? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rentals - [Te Anau Hill Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hill-Hotels.d6048068.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Te Anau Glowworm Caves ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-Hotels.0-l6192071-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Lake Te Anau ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Te-Anau-Hotels.0-l6110752-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Te Anau Downs Jetty ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs-Jetty-Hotels.0-l553248621565249362-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Fiordland Astronomy ](https://www.expedia.com/Fiordland-Astronomy-Hotels.0-l553248621526965494-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights from Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/6048068/flights-from-te-anau-hill) - [Flights to Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Te-Anau-Hill.d6048068.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Lake Mistletoe ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Mistletoe-Te-Anau-Downs.d553248621565249356.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Te Anau ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Te-Anau-Southland.d6110752.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hill.dx6048068) - [Te Anau Downs Jetty ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs-Jetty-Southland.d553248621565249362.Vacation-Attraction) - [Car rentals near Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Te-Anau-Hill.d6048068.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Te Anau Downs Jetty ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Te-Anau-Downs-Jetty.d553248621565249362.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Te Anau Hill Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hill-Vacation-Rentals.d6048068.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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