Explore
Fiordland starts
at the doorstep.
A peaceful rural base between Te Anau and Manapouri, with some of New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes within easy reach.
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TE ANAU
15MIN
MANAPOURI
15MIN
MILFORD SOUND
FULL DAY TRIP
LOCAL WALKS
NEARBY
Days outdoors, quiet evenings back at the cottage.
Mararoa Cottage gives you the freedom to explore Fiordland at your own pace. Spend the day walking, cruising or following the road into the national park, then return to the peace and space of the countryside.
TE ANAU
TE ANAU
Lakefront walks and an easygoing town.
Te Anau is the gateway to Fiordland and the best place to pick up supplies, enjoy a meal or spend time beside the lake. From here, you can join lake cruises, visit the glowworm caves or explore one of the many nearby walking tracks.
MANAPOURI
MANAPOURI
A quiet lakeside village and the gateway to Doubtful Sound.
Spend time beside Lake Manapouri or begin a journey into Patea Doubtful Sound. Smaller and quieter than Te Anau, Manapouri is a lovely place for a slow morning, a lakeside walk or the beginning of a memorable day on the water.
MILFORD SOUND
MILFORD SOUND
A journey worth taking slowly.
The road to Piopiotahi Milford Sound travels through Fiordland National Park, passing native forest, mountain valleys, viewpoints and short walks along the way.
Allow a full day and plenty of time for stops. The journey is every bit as memorable as the destination.
Walk a little or a long way
Walk a little or a long way
You don’t need to complete a Great Walk to experience Fiordland on foot. There are peaceful forest, lake and riverside walks around Te Anau, Manapouri and the wider national park.
Walk a section of the Kepler Track, choose one of the short walks along the Milford Road or explore the quieter local walks near the cottage.
A folder in the cottage includes some of our favourite nearby options.
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