Destinations | Southern Experience The grandeur of the rugged South, a certain breed of impressive yet some degree intimidating, is highlighted as one of the best spots Kiwis have visited during their recent domestic travels.
Winter in the wild south
And there’s really nowhere prettier than the South-West corner of the South Island during winter. Fiordland, located in the South-West corner of the South Island is a spot not to be missed, home to Fiordland National Park, a recognised World Heritage Site, that is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking areas in all of New Zealand. If you’re a keen hiker, tramper, explorer or simply have an appreciation for spectacular scenery and nature Fiordland National Park is an absolute must see destination.
The South Island holds some of the most magical treasure troves in all of Aotearoa, brimming with the unique and spectacularly jaw dropping scenery New Zealand is renowned for. One of the hiccups of Covid is it preventing Kiwis from jumping on a plane and travelling overseas (very sorry for the reminder) and
whilst this was a restrictive sore spot for many, it also gave us as Kiwis the unique experience to explore what is right under our very feet, our beautiful Aotearoa. According to research from Tourism NZ, more than 60 percent of Kiwis have visited somewhere new in the past year, which is absolutely fantastic, considering some Kiwi’s hadn’t even visited the South Island prior to this.
Aden Motel, Te Anau; Your Fiordland Gateway to both Milford and Doubtful Sounds. Your hosts, Irene Benfell & David Herron, welcome you to Aden Motel, situated in the beautiful Te Anau township. Aden Motel is a 12-unit, ground-floor complex consisting of 7 studio units, 3 x 1-bedroom units and 2 x 2-bedroom units. All units are spacious, smokefree and offer cooking facilities. Plus we now offer a 3 Bedroom Cottage (sleeps up to 8 People) next to the Motel called Heron’s Cottage. Our rooms have a Kiwiana theme. Most units have full cooking facilities. Ample parking, guest laundry, playground, car and luggage storage and a BBQ for
those lovely summer nights is available. Free wireless internet in rooms. Pets by arrangement, please ask. Let us help you to organise day trips to Milford/Doubtful Sounds, glowworm caves, horse trekking, jet-boating and many more activities Te Anau offers. Nestled beside one of New Zealand’s largest lakes and surrounded by magnificent scenery, Te Anau is the one true gateway to the Fiordland National Park. Whether you have come to enjoy the spectacular Milford or Doubtful Sounds or to hike the Milford, Kepler, Routeburn or Hollyford tracks, we know you will leave with fond memories. Aden Motel is the ideal place to stay while you’re experiencing this magical part of New Zealand.
It has been carved out by glaciers that are thousands of years old creating a magical landscape in which waterfalls flow over metres of intrepid landscapes which include glimmering lakes and peaks that have been totally untouched- they look exactly as they did when they were first formed thousands of years ago.
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And there’s really nowhere prettier than the SouthWest corner of the South Island during winter.
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Why not plan a hike on one of New Zealand’s most infamous walks, the Milford, Route burn or Kepler tracks, all located within the national park? Or, if you prefer a more relaxed way to see the national park, booking in on the iconic lake cruise could be the way to go, or even viewing the sights from up top, on a chartered helicopter of fixed wing planehow spectacular! CT
Experience Te Anau With
Aden Motel FREE WIFI FREE BBQ PETS BY ARRANGEMENT BREAKFAST AVAILABLE LAUNDRY FACILITIES PLAYGROUND COOKING FACILITIES TV IN UNITS STUDIO, 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS OFF STREET BOAT PARKING Winter Wonderland 3 day tours & Stay 3 Nights Stay Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound & Glow Worm Caves Free Continental Breakfast provided Price $850.00 for 2 people Book Directly with Motel via email or phone mention “Winter Wonderland” Available from May 2022 – 31 August 2022
Phone 0800 11 66 44 www.adenmotel.co.nz TE ANAU NZ
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