The back road that takes you from Queenstown to Te Anau via Mavora Lakes in the south island of New Zealand.

I took a ferry from Queenstown and cycled over 100 kms - most of them gravel road ending in beautiful Te Anau.

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"Very nice stay!Beautiful cottageEven nicer location with wonderfull view of Lake Wakatipu and the sunset!The kitchen was well équipesThank you"

"Amazing, stunning location, beautiful house and property with everything we could need. A very comfortable and relaxing stay for our large family group. Thank you"

"Very functional cottage had everything we needed and plenty of space. Very short walk to town great location. Owner responded immediately to any communication. Would stay here again. "

"There were numerous things that were misleading about this property on booking. The major issue being the 4th double bedroom was downstairs in the garage. Exposed to the cold, far away from others in the house and we were unable to use it as a bedroom which made sleeping arrangements difficult as a party of 8 (2 families). Another inconvenience for our travels was the washing machine was not working. When we called Bachcare they said they knew about this and therefore had not listed a washing...

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"We were two familys staying for three nights. A very charming place with everything we needed. Plenty of space and a short walk to the city centre. "

"We really enjoyed staying so close to the lake and just a short walk from town. The house was very nice. The beds were comfortable and the wood stove in the living room made everything so cozy. The kitchen was well appointed. It was just a nice little cottage in a very pretty and convenient area."

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

"The view of lake Wakatipu from the property is stunning. There is a long stairs to the property that may not be suitable for the eldery with limited mobility. The spiral stairs to go up to the loft bedroom is very narrow and may be unsafe for small children. The house was hotter than the sauna when we entered. We would have given a 5 stars rating, if the air conditioning was turned on prior to our arrival. "

"Awesome place, Very warm and cosy, Nice and clean, and everything you need for a great stay away"

"There were no shampoo. Property was in great location. Seamless entry and exit"

"Absolutely gorgeous little cottage in a perfect spot. Highly recommended."

"This house is the perfect base for your Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound adventures, but don't overlook Te Anau itself. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to explore, and you are only a few blocks from Lake Te Anau and some spectacular views from the marina and Te Anau Terrace."

"Te Anau was a cute little town. Enjoyed the downtown area for dinner. This house served as a great location for us to stay for spending 2 days in Milford Sound with our 2 kids and inlaws. Lawn and bushes needed upkeep. This made us a little worried when we pulled in. But the inside was spacious and comfortable."

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

"We stayed here with 3 young kids and loved it. There was plenty of space inside and outside for them to play and for us to use. We could walk in and out of town, with amazing views and on a quiet street. Would love to stay there again "

"We loved this quirky, personality-packed property. It's centrally located, spotlessly clean and has a brand new bathroom. The kitchen is well-equipped and I imagine it would be a lovely, cosy house in winter as there is an open fire. Highly recommended!"

"Located overlooking the lake, we enjoyed the view and the town. It was a great stay, clean, warm, with the necessities. Owners were very helpful and kind. "

"The house was freezing when we checked in therefore cold for the rest of the night and stay because of insufficient heating and poor condition of the house. The main bedroom door doesn’t shut therefore you have to push a suitcase against it to stop it from opening The condition of the house is extremely poor. There are drafts and gaps in the joinery where you can see outside. This is unacceptable especially when staying in Winter when it is minus 5 degrees. The bathroom heater broke during...

"Warm, comfortable and convenient. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you."

Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils

"Really enjoyed our stay, location and views are amazing, the property has everything you need would highly recommend this stay to anyone."

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5/5 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay at Mercure Resort Queenstown! The staff were absolutely amazing—warm, helpful, and always ready to go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. The real standout, though, was the view. Waking up to sweeping vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains was nothing short of breathtaking. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere of the resort was relaxed and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Queenstown—this place made our trip extra special! "

A verified traveler stayed at Mercure Queenstown Resort

Posted 2 days ago

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

5/5 Excellent

"Very nice modern hotel with huge foyer. Lots of different types of seating and warm with the electric fireplace. Breakfast is basic but enough to start the day with as so much interesting places to eat in town. "

A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

Posted 3 days ago

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