Old Caterpillar Diesel Crawler Tractor on display at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum | 4K

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Old Caterpillar Diesel Crawler Tractor on display at the Te Anau Vintage Machinery Museum in Te Anau New Zealand.

Te Anau is an attractive resort town and holiday destination. The picturesque village is situated on the shores of the second-largest lake in New Zealand and the South Island's largest lake - Lake Te Anau.

The lake has three large fiords, North Fiord, Middle Fiord, and South Fiord. These are the only inland fiords in New Zealand, with most of the lake within the Fiordland National Park. Its quiet deep waters are bordered by lush native forest, rolling hill country, and the scenic Kepler and Murchison mountain ranges. This makes the lake a scenic playground for adventure activities like jet boating, water skiing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, boating, and paddling. The western shore of the lake also features the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.

Te Anau is the main base for visiting the Fiordland National Park. Home to a wide range of accommodations, including hotels, lodges, and campgrounds, The town is an excellent place to stay when visiting Milford Sound or the Fiordland National Park in general. Restaurants are plentiful and allow visitors to sample delicious local food like seafood, lobster, and venison. You can plan your walk on the Routeburn, Kepler, or Milford Tracks at the Department of Conservation Visitor Centre. Apart from hiking, popular local activities include scenic flights, lake cruising, fishing, kayaking, and exploring the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. There's also a bird sanctuary that specialises in native birds.