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Te Anau Museum
Take a trip back in time at the
museum, where the visitor can examine the artefacts and other
fascinating displays of the Maori and European history in the Fiordland
area.
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Te Ana-au Caves
Explore a mysterious underground cave
world, where the rushing waters lead the adventurous visitor into a
grotto illuminated by the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.
The caves are geologically active, the only ones of its nature known to
be exist in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Milford Sound
This area is renowned for its beauty, where the steep
slopes of the fjords plunge into the dark blue waters of the sound, and
alpine lakes shimmer beneath snowcapped peaks. A cruise along the sound
is a highly recommended way to take in the breathtaking scenery.
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Fiordland National Park
Some of the wildest
and most dramatic scenery can be found just outside Te Anau, and the
best way to explore the landscape is on foot, along the many walking
paths that cover the area. This is one of the last great wilderness
reserves in the Southern Hemisphere, and its beauty has become one of
New Zealand’s greatest treasures, protected as a World Heritage Area.
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Lake Manapouri
Often refered to as ‘the most
beautiful lake in all of New Zealand’ , Manapouri and its township are
located about 15 mins north of Te Anau. Framed by the spectacular
Catherine Mountains and dotted by little, wooded islands, there are few
who dispute the claim.
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West Arm Manapouri Power Station
The building
of this power plant was the centre of controversy, as environmentalists
feared its construction would destroy the beauty of the lake. Unusually,
the problem was solved by building the station underground, a massive
feat of civil engineering genius. The plant has since become a symbol of
New Zealand’s commitment to environmental protection, and visitors are
welcome at the unique facility.
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Doubtful Sound
Larger and more isolated than
Milford Sound, this region is famed for its dramatic, evocative
landscape, rich in flora and fauna. The dolphins and penguins are
particularly charming companions on many of the cruises that showcase
the area’s beauty.
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