Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Te Anau Foreshore Trail
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 11 ?
8.5km
70m
70m
218m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 9 ?
Gnarl Factor: 11 ?
8.5km
70m
70m
218m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Totally/mostly flat
Native bush
Lakeside
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +1.6%
Average Downhill Gradient: -1.5%
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0:45
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0:30
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This is a nice cruisy run to connect you to the Kepler track from Te Anau township, and in itself is a pleasant lakeside trail run. The trail starts from Fiordland National Park DOC Visitor centre and is obvious as it follows the lakefront all the way around to the Control Gates. Be sure to pop into the bird sanctuary part way round and visit the Takahe, Kaka and other wonderful birds that are in residence. When you hit the control gates, turn around and retrace your steps.
Lake Te Anau - largest South Island Lake Fiordland National Park Waiau River Control Gates
Plenty of parking on road or by DOC.
1 km
2 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Well marked and signed
Generally good.
Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
You can fill up at DOC
Its Southland- the seasons are wildly different!
None of note
The Moose
Te Anau township
Redcliffs Cafe
Mokoroa Street
Great craft beer and even better food
Trail Legend
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