Lake Mistletoe Track
WalkSouthlandOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 45 min
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Route
- Return
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThis walking track is located on the Milford Road (SH94), which is 27 km (30 minutes drive) north from Te Anau.
The track starts from the signpost over the road from the hotel complex at Te Anau Downs.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.20035° S, 167.82432° E

About this place
This easy, short walking track is suitable for all ages, wandering from the Milford Road through forest to peaceful Lake Mistletoe.
The route
This walking track leads you through forest to a peaceful lake that is home to New Zealand scaup (duck), frogs and other wetland wildlife. The track then gently meanders onwards to loop back to the carpark. Views of Lake Te Anau can be seen along the way.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Henry Creek Campsite
Standard • Southland • 3.6 km
Henry Creek Campsite is a campsite located beside Lake Te Anau in Fiordland. It is situated on the road to Milford Sound.
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Log cabin
Southland • 14.1 km
Walker Creek Campsite
Standard • Southland • 15.6 km
Walker Creek Campsite is a small, scenic campsite in northern Fiordland beside the Eglinton River.
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream

Totara Campsite
Standard • Southland • 18.7 km
Totara Campsite is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland, Southland. It offers sheltered sites within lush beech forest and is suitable for larger vehicles.
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream
Mackay Creek Campsite
Southland • 19.9 km
Mackay Creek Campsite is a quiet campsite in northern Fiordland, Southland, offering views of the Eglinton Valley. Visitors can fly fish in the river or…
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
