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About Southern Lakes, New Zealand

The Southern Lakes area unquestionably takes in some of the premier sights & experiences of New Zealand. It is hard to imagine anything more picture perfect than the sight of the SS Earnslaw steaming out onto Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown against the backdrop of Cecil Peak and the mountains beyond. Are you up for a Bungy Jump? Queenstown is where it all started. There are brilliant jet boating opportunities too, to say nothing of the winter sports opportunities, back country experiences and jaw dropping scenery.

Wanaka is the more relaxed cousin of Queenstown and the trip between the two over the Crown Range is breath taking.

This region is also home to some of the most stunning vineyards and wineries in New Zealand. The Gibbston Valley Pinot Noirs will amaze you.

Stop over in Te Anau then make a day trip to Milford Sound, but be prepared to run out of superlatives – this is just stunning in the sunshine or the wet. Don’t forget your inset repellent though! Another worthwhile trip from Te Anau is a visit to the Manapouri Hydro scheme. It won’t disappoint.

Here is our selection of Manapouri B&B's

Murrells Grand View House

Manapouri

Prices from $340 to $380 per couple

20 km south of Te Anau, 139 kms south of Milford Sound, 172kms from Queesntown

We are located in Manapouri, just 5 minutes' walk to the departure point for Doubtful Sound trips and a stunning 2.5 hour drive to Milford Sound. Murrells Grand View House is the perfect place from which to explore the Fiordland National Park, Te Anau and many beautiful walking tracks. Murrells Grand View House was built in 1889 to provide accommodation for the first tourists to the area. The Murrell family were explorers, guides and tourism hosts in the early pioneering days of Fiordland. The house has continued to be operated as accommodation since 1889 by the Murrell family making it the oldest of its kind in New Zealand and a unique and historic place to stay. Robert (4th generation) and Philippa Murrell are your hosts and will ensure that your stay is memorable. They are happy to help with information and activity bookings.
We have four spacious ensuite rooms with views to the lake, mountains or garden. The veranda is a popular place for our guests to enjoy the magnificent uninterrupted views of Lake Manapouri and the mountains beyond. Tariffs include welcome refreshments, a cooked or continental breakfast served in the dining room, free Wifi and guests are welcome to leave their vehicle with us whilst they take an overnight cruise.
Manapouri is a lakeside village which has amenities including a petrol station, small shop, bistro/pub and a cafe. We are 20kms from Te Anau which has a variety of restaurants and cafes, banks, shops and more services for visitors.