About Us
Set among beautiful lawns and gardens, ASURE Explorer Motel & Apartments offer 17 spacious and warm units along with friendly service.
We are just a 5-minute walk to Te Anau town centre or to the shores of Lake Te Anau and just a 2-minute drive to the DOC Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre.
Te Anau is a great base to travel to both Milford & Doubtful Sounds from, allowing yourself plenty of time for these day trips, without being in any rush. There are also many fantastic day-walks within our local National Park areas, along with bike tracks where you can simply enjoy Lake Te Anau itself and relax for a few days.
Our property is superbly located, being just a five minute stroll to the lake's edge or an equally short walk across the park opposite, to the town centre where there is easy access to shops, restaurants and supermarkets. We are fortunate to enjoy a large expanse of lawn and garden area where we get to view the mountain ranges and play host to native birds. A great place to relax at the end of the day!
FAMILIES
Explorer Motel is perfect for families
- Close to tennis courts and Memorial Park
- Guest Barbeque area
- Free WIFI in all Apartments
- Cot and Highchair available - please notify us prior to arrival
- Tours can be arranged at no extra costs
- In peak periods kids go free on some activities - please ask at reception
- Local knowledge of the best playgrounds and child-friendly activities
GROUPS OR SPORTS
Explorer Motel is perfect for groups
- Our large Apartments are ideal for groups
- Special off season rates apply
- Continental Breakfast can be arranged
- Can arrange group tours to Milford Sound, Farm Tours, Jetboating - all at special rates.
- Ideal for Golfing groups - close to golf course, spacious apartments, special off-season rates for Golf players.
WE RECOMMEND
Here are a few of our favourite places to eat and things to do around our area:
The Fat Duck The Fat Duck is Te Anau's only Gastropub, serving delicious meals with locally inspired ingredients along with local beers and wines.
Redlciff Restaurant Another local favourite with a great atmosphere.
The Ranch Bar & Grill One of Te Anau's iconic sites, you cannot beat this place for good consistent pub food and service.
La Toscana La Toscana offers a taste of Tuscany in Te Anau. The pizzas, pastas and cheesecakes are a popular choice among locals and available as dine-in, takeaway or home delivery.
The Sandfly Cafe Sandly Cafe has a delicious dine-in menu and also cabinet food available to takeaway. A popular choice for coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch
Fiordland Cinema's Ata Whenua Fiordland Cinema's Ata Whenua is a must see for visitors to Te Anau. This 32 minute film showcases Fiordland and is shown at regular times daily. The Black Dog bar is located next door and has snacks and drinks available.
The Te Anau Club Te Anau Club welcomes both members and non-members to the premises. Along with the Bar and Bistro the Te Anau Club also has a TAB, gaming room, pool/snooker/darts and a children's play area.
The Moose Tavern The Moose is located on the Lakefront and offers a large bar and restaurant. The outdoor seating area with views of the lake is a great spot to enjoy a casual meal and a drink.