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A 32 km walking track, part of the Great Walks. There are 4 huts on the track, but you may complete the walk in 3 days. Book the huts a few months in advance - booking opens in May or June. The two ends of the track are 350 km apart by road, so travel needs to be planned.
A boat trip and guided tour into the Aurora Caves system by walking path and small boats within the cave itself where you will see thousands of glow worms. The caves are only accessible by boat, and Real Journeys operates a quality catamaran for a 30-minute cruise each way. You'll spend approximately 35 min underground, where you will see some spectacular underground waterfalls, some high ceilings, and many other interesting things with a professional guide. It is not suitable for everyone. You will have to bend over considerably at the entrance, which is only 1 m high for 3-4 m. Promotions often apply.
A short walk from downtown, the Te Anau Bird Sanctuary provides the unique opportunity to view some of New Zealand's rarest endangered birds. Be sure to see the takahē, a large flightless bird with beautiful blue plumage and an enormous red beak. With only about 500 takahē left in the world, this is perhaps your only opportunity to see this majestic bird.