#TeAnau

[nowheremag]

Now on Nowhere: “Cycling the Koru” by Lori Hobkirk. Link in bio or direct at https://nowheremag.com/2023/02/cycling-the-koru/ Subantarctic rain forests, kiwifruit pickers, New Zealand, enviable vestibules, spun kilometers, greenstone blades, temporary townhouses, orienting bagpipes & the handiwork of weaponry. Photo: Tobias Tullius // @unsplash #endupnowhere #travel #travelstories #traveling #travelwriting #travelwriter #travelstory #tellmorestories #armchairtraveler #southisland #newzealand #teanau @submittable https://www.instagram.com/p/CpA-YBBOKoW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tomchatt]

Had an exquisite dinner at @redcliffcafe in #teanau - saddle of wild hare with beetroot sauce, spring pea purée, roasted root vegetables; manuka-smoked salmon with avocado cream; chicken liver mousse in eclair with Pinot noir poached apples; garden salad; mushroom and herb soup. #food #realfood #nzfoodie #teanau #fiordlandfoodie (at REDCLIFF CAFE) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClLcFV9BzcL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[zhnger]

It’s Te Anau Time! • • #teanau #alphauniversemy #sonymalaysia #alphauniverse #travelwithmysony #lightroom #sonyalpha #southland #reco_ig #写真好きな人と繋がりたい #beautifuldestinations #thegreatoutdoors #travelphotography #earthpix #itsteanautime #wanderlust #visualambassadors #artistsoninstagram #stayandwander #welivetoexplore #aroundtheworld #moodygrams #nisifilters #travelblogger #lifeofadventure #nisifiltersanz #bestvacations #traveltheworld #sigma2470art (at Te Anau, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjX3PXYPe9w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[swldx]

RNZ Pacific 1109 3 Sep 2024

9700Khz 1058 3 SEP 2024- RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 55333. English, s/on w/bellbird int. until pips and news @1100z anchored by Koroi Hawkins. § The Papua New Guinea parliament is sitting this week and top of the agenda is again the plan by the opposition to try and remove Prime Minister James Marape. A series of efforts by the opposition to bring a vote of no confidence so far this year have come to nothing and Marape said he has the numbers to avoid removal. Last week, he said he was "relaxed" and "confident" at the possibility of being ousted. The opposition is yet to name its alternate for the prime ministership. § The Pacific Islands Forum has submitted to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit that concluded in Tonga this week. Kiribati wants to see consequences for whoever is behind the Taiwan communique bungle, after Beijing's special envoy to the region cried foul at the inclusion of Taipei in the outcomes document. § The Cook Islands are trying to legally license the starlink internet connectivity. § Over 200 members of the Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered at Le Maota o Samoa last week in South Auckland's Mangere to discuss the citizenship bill. They shared their views with Acting Prime Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters and the NZ First Party to ensure Green MP Teanau Tuiono's bill to restore the citizenship of Samoans that was removed by the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 bill will go through the second and third reading. § A Samoan coroner has ordered an inquest into the tragic death of the 47-year-old linesman who was electrocuted while working on a power pole in July and succumbed to his injuries on 3 August 2024. The incident wasn't properly reported to authorities. § Pope Francis lands in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, kicking off a historic trip to the Asia Pacific region. He will also travel to Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore as part of his visit, which is expected to focus on inter-religious harmony. The 12-day trip will mark the longest time the pontiff has spent away from the Vatican. § Russian President Putin arrived in Mongolia Monday evening without incident, despite the host country being legally obligated to arrest him on an International Criminal Court warrant. § Sports. @1108z "Pacific Waves" anchored by female announcer. Cancer rates around Guam epidemic levels due to American nuclear weapon tests post WWII. Backyard fence antenna, JRC NRD-535D. 100kW, beamAz 325°, bearing 240°. Received at Plymouth, MN, United States, 12912KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0558.

[fiordlandlodge12]

Lake Te Anau and the backdrop of the Fiordland National Park set the scene for luxury weddings at Fiordland Lodge in New Zealand. Choose between wild celebrations or quiet gatherings. Couples can select from two distinct atmospheres: a spirited, wild celebration or a more intimate and tranquil gathering. Whether opting for an extravagant affair or a serene union amidst nature's splendor, Fiordland Lodge provides the perfect canvas for crafting unforgettable moments. With its idyllic surroundings and luxurious amenities, each wedding becomes a bespoke experience, tailored to the preferences and desires of the couple. From exchanging vows against the stunning backdrop of the national park to celebrating amidst the tranquil beauty of Lake TeAnau, every aspect of the occasion is imbued with elegance and charm. Fiordland Lodge sets the stage for love to blossom and memories to be cherished for a lifetime.

[roswellroamer]

Day 12. February 10, 2020. Te Anau day ride. 155km.

Woke to low 40's and gray which made me question the Carrot and Weather Channel apps which had shown 72° and sunny. But closer inspection revealed a marine type layer probably due to the massive lake's shores which was projected to burn off by 11. The kitchen came stocked with farm fresh eggs, bowl of assorted fruit, milk, butter, juice, yogurts, cereals. We set about making some eggs and toast and then of course after finishing off yesterday's blog we grabbed the two frisbees and the "golf course diagram" and headed out. A half life sized chess board on the sprawling manicured lawn provided the tee for the first hole. All the bikes were truck tires with the hole number painted on the rubber. Got to explore their grounds and have some fun tossing the 'bee. We then got into our GoreTex gear and headed towards Milford Sound after a CalTex has stop in town. Knowing we couldn't get to Milford due to road closures/flooding we were aiming for a swing bridge made of three cables. One for your feet and one for each of your hands that spanned the west branch of the Eglinton River. It was featured in one of the NZ touring books I had bought last summer. We saw that the trail sign to identify the turn off was the Earl Mountain turnoff and headed that way. We wound a bit away from the water and gained some elevation and then came to a construction zone. Not being sure if this was related to the recent flooding we got in mine behind a few cars and waited. Maybe less than ten minutes and the opposing truck, bus and camper passed us then we were allowed to proceed. Usually the 120km up to Milford takes over two hours due to the heavy traffic. Top tourist destination in NZ, one road in and out. Lots of buses and cars jockeying to get parking at the roadside attractions. One huge benefit of having the road closed about 75km ahead was that there was hardly any traffic! Great road and scenery as jagged Teton-esque peaks wound into view between the nearly sheer yet forested canyons as we gained elevation. After passing through a few more, wait, take a wild guess... sheep farms 🐑 we came to a diversion. Funneled into a lane off the road to what appeared to be a toll booth, explained to the gal we were in search of a cable bridge off the Earl Mtn. Trail before the closed section. She allowed us to pass. So far so good.

You can tell when you enter Fiordland NP. Sure, there's a sign off to the left (but placed behind a farmer's field/fence so inaccessible for a reasonable picture). But immediately farmland disappears and you are envelopes in the eery dense tunnel of what seems to be darned close to tropical forest. With the 21 feet of annual rainfall being lush shouldn't be a surprise but the immediate drop off in brightness is dramatic as well. Almost like going in a cave. There are some open "flats" but much of the area along the one road there is heavy forest. The other concern for vehicles but especially bikes involves the encroaching algae/moss on the roads. Two tire tracks are largely clear of it but the center of the lanes and the road as well are mostly a bit greenish with the slippery stuff. Lots of "slippery when wet" signage and it wasn't for the Bon Jovi album. I imagined it could be taxing to stay in the worn and clear tire tracks on one of the 250 rainy days. With clear blue sky and dry along with no traffic, the 55,65 and 75kph turns were superb sweepers and we had a ball carving up that road. One of the stops was at Mirror Lakes. Aptly names and even though a couple of fish had disturbed the surface, the pics are keepers. We rode up into Fiordland a ways and then there was the Earl Mtn. sign. We pulled in to the parking area and saw the line of yellow tape across the entrance to the trail. Also no other vehicles were there. The sign said it was closed and also had a few poison signs around the lot. They described the poison that was dangerous to animals and people to attempt (as is often done here) eradication of a non-native predator. In this case it seemed to be some sort of weasel that was endangering a bird that lived on the ground. We had discussed this cable swing bridge and yellow tape and warnings weren't gonna stop us! We worked around the tape and stepped into a dense forest trail. The first 10 minutes took us along an occasionally muddy trail. Tons of tree roots. Most of the deep mud had sticks or small logs tossed in to provide steps but a few ill advised steps resulted in 6" plunges and lovely boot pulling sucking noises to dislodge my Alpinestar SMX-6 from the muck. Then found my way down a thirty foot hill by treading solely on exposed tree roots from one tree! (Pic above) After that, following the well marked red triangular plastic blazes into the heart of Frodo land, the forest was a magic pliant spongy floor. It took a while to figure out that about 6-8" of moss has somehow grown over a network of interconnected tree roots. When I stepped, the entire ground in a five foot radius would give in and move a bit. It was weird and beautiful. After another 10' we heard the Eglinton River and were blocked by some fallen trees and yellow tape. A work around brought me to the river just above the cable swing bridge. A very large tree had fallen on the bridge from our side and collapsed it. Instead of a V shape, the 3 cables were mostly flat but still spanning the river. Ugh. No go. Managed to work our way with some difficulty through the dense brush to get close enough for a pic on the first rung of the bridge which was also the last possible one to reach due to the tree and damage. Pic above. There was a cute little bird on the ground by the bridge remnants. He seemed happy to see us. Wasn't afraid of people evidently as he strutted about watching us, walking under the branch I was balancing on without flying away. He seemed to enjoy company. Said goodbye to my new friend 🐦 and found the blazes trail which included a half dozen improvised detours to avoid deep muck. Scaled up the root ladder which must have been connected to Eywa as the whole forest seemed a bit magical. 🌳 One couple was following our lead to enter the forbidden enchanted forest as we exited. They were disappointed to hear the wire bridge was out. The entire trail from there is about a three hour hike.

I must comment that tons of serious hikers (trampers in local speak) come here and cover long distances. Temps are good. Views and scenery fantastic. None of those deadly spiders and snakes one may encounter across the Tasman Sea in Oz. I get it, just don't love hiking that much to spend days or weeks doing it. This area shows why Peter Jackson used it for LOTR. Nearly pristine and just overwhelmingly stunning. With boots and Klim pants properly mud coated, we were now sweating quite a bit. In fact while holding my Latitude jacket I believe I finally lost my first set of reading glasses on this ride. I have a couple spares but oh well. Think they fell out as I was scaling some of the hill or tree root sections. 👓 I opened up all the vents on my jacket and pants and started the bike to stand and let the 65° breeze do its job. Turned around a couple kilometers further at Lower Holyford Rd. as the heavy machinery was at work. Estimated repair on the sign said that the road would reopen on Friday, four days from now. We stopped a few times on the way back for scenic spots that were too good to pass by. One of the files above is the .gif of some chopper footage. Stopped to watch him load and fly away with a few tanks of what may have been fuel? Most likely bound for Milford Sound which was still isolated from the rest of the country's road system. On one of the last stops Ted must've not closed his bag since when we pulled into Te Anau town center his right saddlebag/pannier was open! Ba quick inventory revealed his polartec jacket and a plastic bag with a wipe were missing. The chain lube that Kiwi gave us as well as a helmet lock were still in the pannier. Those darned side opening clamshell designs! I said I'd get a table at the Ranch outside and wait for him to hopefully retrieve his stuff. I showed him how to flip up on the iPhone to reveal exactly where that last pic was taken. He was just putting on his helmet when a white car pulls up. A guy walks out and hands him his stuff! So lucky. They are bikers and saw his stuff and followed us into town. Nice. After some thank you a they drove away and the day got even brighter. The Ranch delivered me a couple Cokes and an interesting prawn twist dish. 8 shrimp individually wrapped in a long thin dough sheet and fried so the whole 8" long finger is edible and 3 sauces to dip accompanied the serving. Then a calamari salad. 😊 Back to the homestead for some blogging (so I won't fall asleep tonight trying to get this down) and rest before we scored a reservation at the top place in town. The Redcliff cafe. Ted was here last year and unable to get in! We rode to town and were walking down the street when Ted recognized the Aussies who returned his stuff at lunchtime. We turned around and flagged them down. They were perfectly willing to join us for a thank you beer and had a nice time talking with them. They were riders but here to scatter ashes of a friend up north and had received money and were encouraged to make a great trip out of it. They had been to Burt Munro as well. Our appointed hour arrived and we were seated on the back porch of the Redcliff cafe. A few tables of Americans nearby and some conversation with a California couple by us and an excellent meal. I had a salmon tartare dish followed by venison which was amazing and a date and ice cream dessert which were each remarkable. Redcliff did not disappoint. Probably the biggest culinary splurge of the trip. Even with a couple drinks my total ended up being just over $50 and it would've been 50% more for that same meal at home. Had a great evening and got back to the homestead in dusk around 10. Ready to roll northward tomorrow. 😴

[ricooei]

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[fdouze]

Le spirit lake sur la piste du Kepler Track. #rando #hiking #reflection #teanau #NewZealand #roadtrip #symmetry (à Kepler Track) https://www.instagram.com/p/Btnu-1VFdCo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14h1pw1lkpaz9

[elisstylesstuffs]

Serenity.

[fiordlandlodge]

fiordland wedding | te anau wedding | te anau wedding venues  

Awarded 'Best Destination Venue' at the 2019/2020 Hospitality New Zealand awards a wedding at Fiordland Lodge is the event of a lifetime. The Main Lodge is remarkable, offering the finest accommodations and dining in a truly idyllic setting on the edge of Lake Te Anau near Queenstown. The romantic nature of the Lodge truly shines at a wedding. The rooms spill over with music, firelight, dancing and flowers.

[tomchatt]

Dinner at @thefatduckteanau - wild Fiordland venison pie in black garlic gravy with mash and peas; fat duck pâté; pan-fried monkfish; pumpkin gnocchi with roasted kumara, spinach, feta; prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast. #food #realfood #nzfoodie #teanau #fiordlandfoodie (at The Fat Duck) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClLbCJQhS-h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[flamingeyeballs]

The drive along to Milford Sound was out of this world. #mirrorlakes #teanau #newzealand #southisland #southislandnz #milfordsound #snow #ice #river #naturephotography (at Milford Sound) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoD86IngyXE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qz1csm9k0am8

[angelastuartbeauty]

Somehow on my last post the multiple photos didn’t load. These pics are just some colourful pics I took while away on our road trip. Swipe left to view them all 🥰🥰 . One of the attractions we visited was the butterfly sanctuary - The World of Butterflies at the Otago museum, it was quite the experience. The temperature was very hot as it was heated to tropical temp for the plants and the butterflies. . . . . . . . #destinationnz #discover_newzealand #gottalovenz #roadtrip #roadtripwithfriends #newzealandfinds #nzmustdo #wanderlustofnz #wonderlustnewzealand #ipreview #worldofbutterflies #otagomuseum #otagomuseumbutterflies #teanau #teanauglowwormcaves https://www.instagram.com/p/CO3pU-Ap5fJ/?igshid=35fwg6mgo749

[roswellroamer]

Day 13. February 11, 2020. Te Anau to Wanaka. 246km.

It is so nice to not have to load up the bike each day. It was almost like getting spoiled the last few days taking day trips without unpacking, repacking, loafing, etc. Well let's face it, this isn't a gig that is too tough anyway so no complaints! Tried to make a dent in the food Mark had provided at the homestead. Granola, juice, banana and milk provided a light brekkie since I may still have been full from the Redcliff meal last night. Packing commenced and I think my catch all 70 liter bag is nearing its limit. Barely able to clip the cross straps across the roll-down top. Didn't pick up any stuff other than the Burt Munro souvenirs so it is a little puzzling. Plus it feels heavier. No wheelies (from tail bag heft) and for the third day we cruised out of town without diverting to view the famous blue takahe! There is an enclosure in Te Anau where 5 of them live and you have a decent chance of seeing one in the AM. Shoot. By the time I remembered I was already over a 100 clicks down the road and wasn't going to turn around. Cool story about how they thought this species was extinct and now they're staging a slow comeback, still their population is estimated at less than 400.

https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/takahe/

Our next real stop was Queenstown. We did get some gas in Mossburn. ⛽️ Prices have ranged from $1.98NZ/l to $2.34NZ/l. Mostly around $2.16NZ/l which is about $5.25 per gallon about 2.3 times more than home. We were looking for a couple of unpaved roads today. We blew past Nevis Road. But we did see it etched into the side of mountains and switch backing it's way however we had missed the turnoff and frankly at least from a distance it seemed fairly tight and technical. We had our first taste of Queenstown grandeur when we rounded a corner and saw the first glimpse of lake Wakatipu. Pictures won't do it justice, but that didn't stop most of the cars and campers from pulling over to try. I also tried and failed, but had fun trying! Got some good shots at the Devil's Staircase lookout. Then we ran into a 20+ minute traffic stop. We had nice scenery but it was starting to get warm as the day heated up. Finally the construction crew let the other side go, then our side. We followed the signs to center of Queenstown and on the way saw a number of sky divers, one of whom we both thought had a chute problem as he came down awfully fast... A chair lift porting trampers and bikers to the top of one of the mountains overlooking town. Another group of parasailers who were circling above town enjoying themselves. We paid all our NZ change into a pay station to park bear the waterfront. Loads of barely clad sunbathers were off to the left. Tons of pedestrians about. Buskers and food carts were plentiful too even by the fancy shops like Louis Vuitton along the water. One dog was singing (painfully) along with his minstrel master. The fancier, healthier restaurant didn't have an outdoor seat so we grabbed a high top at the Irish bar in the middle of the action. So many boats buzzing around. Jetboats, ferries, fishing boats and some sort of shark shaped mini jet boat that can porpoise and dive under the water, only to shoot out above the surface. Cool. One signboard I snapped showed about 15 adventure activities on water, land or air. Definitely a hub for outdoorsy types and the town boasts 220 adventure activities each year including winter sports. With our money running out (parking) we looped once more by the crowded waterfront and then rode up to the Shotover River. Soaked up the river's light turquoise color and the outfitter's bright red and small, due to the small size of the river, jet boats. We then rode into the hills a bit and to a quaint town that looks like a movie set called Arrowtown. We had heard about an unpaved road to Macetown and took some time to inquire at the information station to find it. They said that the river was high and not recommended for vehicles without 4WD. We only made the first river crossing. I watched as Ted's tire dipped and was nearly covered as he dropped in a hole. Heavy throttle kept him going and I didn't enter. He kept the bike upright on the way back also but with some water on his seat and for a while, a shorted brake light always in the on position for an hour or so.

So much for the off-roading today. After Arrowtown and a short ride to Arrow Junction the climb begins with 7 hairpin turns. The lookout didn't give a great view of the Stelvio-esque roadway. Up and over leaving the intimidating notch of Nevis Rd in the rear view. Descent into the Cardrona Valley was windy (twisty, not blowing wind) and we had to pull over at the historic Cardrona Hotel. Dating to 1863, one of NZ's oldest hotels was an immediate draw and an unexpected stop. The 25 or so bikes out front were the hook that urged us to pull over. Usually bikers know some great spots. The legendary beer garden as I now know due to the biker knowledge was an oasis that wasn't visible from the road. Some say this is the most photographed building in New Zealand! A few more gentle turns and kilometers brought us to Wanaka. One of the families we spoke with this evening said it is growing so fast that it may be the next Queenstown. It has already supplanted another town as the second largest town in Otago, after Dunedin. The temp had climbed to 80° and in the sun I needed to shed my Klim gear. Found the hotel and enjoyed an hour or so poolside getting a jump on the blog and even a little watersliding. Wanaka sits at the southern edge of Lake Wanaka and aside from a busy lakefront with beach goers and bars, is known for a tree (OK, actually a weed) that grows about 20 yards from shore. This "tree" has its own FaceBook page and in 2017 had over 42k followers. Picture is above taken after sunset this evening. After enjoying some refreshments and randomly sitting with a French couple living in Tahiti as well as a German mom transplant with her twins while across from the lake, we found an Indian restaurant and enjoyed an excellent tikka masala and samosa and naan. Stuffed, we tried to scout out a winery by the hotel but they were already closed, as my eyes should now be. Until tomorrow's adventure!