Te Anau Downs is at the north end of Lake Te Anau and is the main access point to the Lake after leaving Te Anau on the road to Milford Sound. It is probably best known as the boat access point from Boat Harbour to the Milford Track. A series of panels by the main car park describes the region's development, including the tourism industry that developed around the track and access to the Sound.
It is also a very photogenic spot when the lake is calm, with views across the lake to the Murchison and Stuart Mountains. Try to arrive early in the morning before the breeze kicks in.
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