Visitor Centre to Te Anau Bird Sanctuary Walk
WalkSouthland
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 20 min
- Distance
- 1 km
- Dogs
- Not Applicable
Getting there
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How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThis walk starts from the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre on Lakefront Drive, Te Anau.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.43011° S, 167.71310° E
About this place
Enjoy an easy walk along the lakeside in Te Anau that takes you to the bird sanctuary where you can see the rare, flightless takahē and other birds.
The route
From the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre follow the easy path around the side of the lake, past the yacht club to Punanga Manu o Te Anau/Te Anau Bird Sanctuary. The Bird Sanctuary is open from dawn until dusk and entry is by a gold coin donation. The aviaries and pens that house the birds are set in beautiful grounds with views of the lake. Free flying birds enjoy the trees planted there and the ducks like the water edge below the boardwalk by the lake. Enjoy the beautiful water on a hot day - go for a splash or a swim.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
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Kepler Track: Carpark to Luxmore Hut
Intermediate • 8-10 hr return • 13.8 km one way • 4.78 km away
Kepler Track: Carpark to Rainbow Reach
Intermediate • 2.5 hr one way • 9.5 km • 4.79 km away
Kepler Track
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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).