Set amongst manicured gardens on the tranquil shores of lake te anau, kingsgate hotel te anau is the ideal base for exploring the fiordland region. there would be few places on earth with the majestic beauty and sheer grandeur te anau has to offer. known as the &dbquo;walking capital of the world&dbquo; this area is host to the most breathtaking natural scenery known to man. we have the ability to book you on horse treks, 4 wheel motorbike treks, day excursions to the stunning milford or doubtful sounds, boat cruise to the glow worm caves, helicopter or plane sightseeing, or simply a day of guided fishing. within walking distance of the te anau township or the local wildlife bird park containing native new zealand birds. a short drive away is the beautiful 18 hole golf course or the entrance to world-renowned walking tracks.

Dining

The bluestone restaurant and bar is a relaxed standard hotel restaurant. it takes advantage of some excellent local produce.

The takaro peace is a luxury resort, nestled amidst pristine national forest and combines the best of new zealand with modern elegant accommodation as well as conference and spa facilities. takaro peace resort te anau is surrounded by thousands of acres of untouched new zealand national forest. it has a uniquely private and peaceful location. takaro boasts ten luxurious element chalet suites with uninterrupted views over the stunning kepler mountain range and each chalet has its own uniquely relaxing and calming atmosphere. despite being in the heart of the wilderness, the chalets offer guests the most luxurious creature comforts from italian designer furniture to state of the art dvd and surround sound cinema systems. the chalets are peaceful and spacious, with west facing wooden terraces providing stunning views of the sunsets. at takaro’s mountain view restaurant you can sit back and enjoy fine dining, whilst admiring stunning panoramic views of snow-peaked mountains and endless evergreen forest. the executive meeting and hospitality rooms, including the lodge boardroom, seats up to 60 people, and are meticulously equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment including high speed internet access and video conferencing.

Checkin Policy

Hello and welcome to takaro peace resort. please present your voucher when you are checking in.

Shakespeare house – bed & breakfast : visit our accommodation and experience fiordland national park, a world heritage area on the west coast of the south island of new zealand. the local lake te anau and lake manapouri offer magnificent snow-capped mountains as background scenery. enjoy visiting milford sound and doubtful sound while staying in the comfort of our bed and breakfast. te anau is the departure point for many excellent hiking and walking tracks and has an international reputation of being the “walking capital of the world”. transfers are available to all major tracks, including the great walks, the milford, routeburn and kepler tracks. te anau, manapouri and the road to milford sound all offer short walks from 30 minutes to 3-6 hours. follow the lakeshore boardwalk straight into town and enjoy the gift shops, retail outlets and also our cafes and restaurants serving fresh local produce.other activities include the te anau glow-worm caves where a launch takes you across the lake to explore these spectacular underground caves. or visit the wildlife park to view native and rare birds. play 18 holes at one of new zealand¿s most scenic golf courses or take a scenic helicopter or fixed winged plane flight over the rugged fiordland coast and the southern alps. go jet boating or skydiving or a simple lakeshore walk or picnic will unwind and relax you while in this beautiful part of the world.

Transportation

• Drive north on lakefront drive, straight ahead past information centre and onto te anau terrace. dusky street is the last right turn before the boat harbour.
• arrival time: not before 3:30pm.
• departure: by 10:00am.
• if you are going to arrive after 6:00pm, please phone your hosts.
• hospitality plus freephone 0508 109 175.