Te Anau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Te Anau
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland |
| Territorial authority | Southland District |
| Ward | Mararoa Waimea Ward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 3,060 |
| • Density | 553.3/km2 (1,433/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) |
9600
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| Area code(s) | 03 |
Te Anau is a town in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. In Maori, Te-Anau means the Place of the Swirling Waters. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland. Te Anau is 155 kilometres north of Invercargill and 171 kilometres to the southwest of Queenstown (via state highway 6). Manapouri lies 21 kilometres to the south. Te Anau lies at the southern end of the Milford Road, (State Highway 94) 117 kilometres to the south of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi.
Gallery
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A takahe sculpture in Te Anau
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A boat on Lake Te Anau
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Lake Te Anau at night
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Fiordland - Te Anau
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Overlooking Lake Te Anau
Economy
Tourism and farming are the predominant economic activities in the area. Lying as it does at the borders of Fiordland National Park, it is the gateway to a wilderness area famed for tramping and spectacular scenery. Many tourists come to Te Anau to visit the famous nearby fiords Milford Sound / Piopiotahi and Doubtful Sound / Patea. The town is also used as a base for those undertaking the Milford Track and the Kepler Track, the latter being a 4-day loop from Te Anau. Visitors to the area also partake in activities such as kayaking, cycling, jet boat riding, fishing and hunting, farm tours and seaplane/helicopter sightseeing. In 2014, readers of New Zealand's Wilderness magazine voted Te Anau as the best location in New Zealand for tramping (hiking) opportunities. The town has a wide range of accommodation, with over 4,000 beds available in summer.
Demographics
Te Anau covers 5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,970 as of June 2022, with a population density of 455 people per km2.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1971 | 1,642 | — |
| 1976 | 2,384 | +7.74% |
| 1981 | 2,610 | +1.83% |
| 1986 | 2,518 | −0.72% |
| 1991 | 2,604 | +0.67% |
| 1996 | 1,785 | −7.27% |
| 2001 | 1,857 | +0.79% |
| 2006 | 1,935 | +0.83% |
| 2013 | 2,001 | +0.48% |
| 2018 | 2,538 | +4.87% |
| Populations before 2006 are for a slightly smaller area. | ||
Te Anau had a population of 2,538 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 537 people (26.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 603 people (31.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 987 households. There were 1,263 males and 1,278 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 39.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 441 people (17.4%) aged under 15 years, 453 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,221 (48.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 423 (16.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 82.9% European/Pākehā, 8.4% Māori, 1.1% Pacific peoples, 11.8% Asian, and 3.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 25.2%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 58.9% had no religion, 30.6% were Christian, 1.4% were Hindu, 0.5% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 2.1% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 387 (18.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 354 (16.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 249 people (11.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,287 (61.4%) people were employed full-time, 345 (16.5%) were part-time, and 18 (0.9%) were unemployed.
Whitestone
Whitestone is a statistical area which surrounds Te Anau and covers 91.17 km2 (35.20 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 700 as of June 2022, with a population density of 7.7 people per km2.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 378 | — |
| 2013 | 540 | +5.23% |
| 2018 | 618 | +2.74% |
Whitestone had a population of 618 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 78 people (14.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 240 people (63.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 231 households. There were 315 males and 303 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 48.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 108 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 81 (13.1%) aged 15 to 29, 309 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 120 (19.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 96.1% European/Pākehā, 10.2% Māori, 0.0% Pacific peoples, 1.9% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).
The proportion of people born overseas was 14.1%, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 60.7% had no religion, 33.5% were Christian, 0.5% were Buddhist and 0.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 111 (21.8%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 90 (17.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $43,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 132 people (25.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 318 (62.4%) people were employed full-time, 99 (19.4%) were part-time, and 0 (0.0%) were unemployed.
Education
Fiordland College is a secondary school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of 293 students. The college was established in 1976.
Te Anau School - Te Kura o Te Anau is a contributing primary school for years 1 to 6 with a roll of 285 students. The school first opened in 1937.
Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of April 2023.
Transport
Te Anau is served by Te Anau Airport which is 15 km south of the town on State Highway 95. It was proposed in 2016 to develop the airport in order to enable commercial flights in from Christchurch in order to boost tourism.
Images for kids
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Jetty overlooking Lake Te Anau, New Zealand.
See also
In Spanish: Te Anau para niños
