Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Get all the latest information and best tips to make the most of your visit to Fiordland National Park.

Visitor Centre temporary closure

Our building refurbishments have been completed. The Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre will be closed from Thursday 8 October for one week while we move back to our usual location at 1 Lakefront Drive. We will endeavour to respond to calls and email when possible, during this time.

Our reopening will be on Thursday 15 October from 10 am. We will operate with our usual winter hours from then until Monday 19 October.

Contact details

Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre

Phone:  

+64 3 249 7924

Email:  

fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz

Address:  

26 Town Centre
Te Anau 9600

Getting there

We are on the main street of town. Situated opposite the intersection of Mokonui Street and Town Centre Street.

Opening hours

Phone us or check here for any last minute updates to our opening hours. 

Summer hours (19 October to 4 May)

  • Monday to Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thursday - Sunday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Winter hours (5 May to 18 October)

We are closed for lunch every day between 12 pm and 1 pm.

  • Monday to Saturday: 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Holidays

  • Anzac Day, 25 April, 1 pm – 4 pm
  • Open on public holidays, except closed Christmas Day, 25 December

Information and services

  • Great Walks and backcountry tracks information, tickets and maps
  • Track conditions and weather forecasts
  • Short walks and family friendly activities
  • Hunting permits
  • Books, postcards, clothing and gifts and last minute essential items for your trip

Learn about conservation in Fiordland

  • Get details about our conservation projects and how you can get involved.
  • Learn about Fiordland's special birds, the endangered takahē and kākāpō, and the work we do to protect them.