Last Updated: 25th Feb 2025

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Te Anau Foreshore Trail

Te Anau, Southland

Submitted by Tony Sharpe

Last Updated: 25th Feb 2025

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Grunt Factor: 9 ?

Gnarl Factor: 11 ?

8.5km

Length of run

70m

Total Ascent

70m

Total Descent

218m

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Out and Back

Totally/mostly flat

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Lakeside

Run Makeup

100%

Easy Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +1.6%

Average Downhill Gradient: -1.5%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:00

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0:45

Moderate

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

There are some toilets at the DOC Visitor Centre.

Transport and parking:

Plenty of parking on road or by DOC.

Distance from Te Anau:

1 km

Driving time from Te Anau:

2 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Well marked and signed

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

You can fill up at DOC

Seasonality Issues:

Its Southland- the seasons are wildly different!

Hazards:

None of note

The Moose
Te Anau township

Redcliffs Cafe
Mokoroa Street
Great craft beer and even better food

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Katie Brennan

has completed Te Anau Foreshore Trail 7 times in the last year.

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