Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast

Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast Blue Ridge has three luxuriously appointed studio units in a guest lodge separate from our home.

🦅 A very special visitor at Blue Ridge! 💙We were lucky enough to have a New Zealand falcon (kārearea) stop by for a litt...
05/09/2026

🦅 A very special visitor at Blue Ridge! 💙

We were lucky enough to have a New Zealand falcon (kārearea) stop by for a little while, perching right on top of our aviary and giving us a front-row view.

After waiting patiently for a dinner invitation into the aviary (being a bird of prey!) it was off again… but what a beautiful reminder of the incredible wildlife we’re surrounded by here in Fiordland 🥰🌿

Kārearea are rare and nationally endangered, with only an estimated 5,000–8,000 birds remaining in New Zealand, so seeing one up close is a pretty special ❤️

Kind words from guests ❤️A few favourites from guests who've stayed with us at Blue Ridge 💑Thank you for taking the time...
01/09/2026

Kind words from guests ❤️

A few favourites from guests who've stayed with us at Blue Ridge 💑

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us 💙

27/08/2026

Spring is starting to show itself at Blue Ridge 🌱

🐣 Pretty little Luce the budgie has been busy laying eggs.

🌸 Tūī are coming by to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

🌼 The first little blooms are appearing in the garden.

We’re looking forward to a new season in Fiordland 🌿

20/08/2026

🕛 Waiting on a midday Manapouri departure on an overnight trip into Doubtful Sound? Here are some interesting things to do in the morning before you depart:

🐮 Woodstone Farm - farm animals, the lavender and sunflowers (short detour)
🏞️ Ivon Wilson Park – peaceful lakeside (Lake Henry) walks and mountain views
🌿 Te Anau Bird Sanctuary – see the rare takahē
🌊 Lake Te Anau Control Gates – beautiful lake Te Anau and river views
🥾 Kepler Track to Dock Bay – an easy scenic walk through native forest (1 hour)
🌲 Rainbow Reach – swing bridge and a short walk beside the Waiau River
🌊 Supply Bay - take a short walk beside lake Manapouri
🌊 Fraser Beach – an easy lakeside walk on the edge of Lake Manapouri
🌳 Home Creek – a short, easy nature walk in Manapouri
⛰️ Manapouri lakefront & Pearl Harbour – wander the waterfront and enjoy the views before boarding

Lots of ideas to make the most of your morning before setting off for Doubtful Sound ✨

What our guests have said to us this week 💙❤ “You do this with such heart.”💯 “Best B&B we've stayed at on our trip.”🔍 “S...
12/08/2026

What our guests have said to us this week 💙

❤ “You do this with such heart.”

💯 “Best B&B we've stayed at on our trip.”

🔍 “Such attention to detail."

🤗 "You guys really care about what you're doing.”

We’re incredibly grateful for feedback like this. It’s the little things that matter to us — making our guests feel welcome, comfortable and well looked after 🌞

Thank you to everyone who stays with us and takes the time to share their experience 🤩

🏡 Why choose Blue Ridge over self-catering holiday accommodation?✨ Delicious cooked breakfasts and barista style coffees...
06/08/2026

🏡 Why choose Blue Ridge over self-catering holiday accommodation?

✨ Delicious cooked breakfasts and barista style coffees brought to your studio each morning
🛏️ Daily room servicing with fresh towels and thoughtful touches
🧺 A convenient laundry service to keep you travel-ready
♨️ Peaceful garden hot tub to unwind in after a day exploring Fiordland
📍 Friendly Kiwi hosts offering local knowledge, complimentary booking services and a friendly chat

💙 At Blue Ridge, it's the little extras—warm hospitality, personal service, and someone who truly cares about your stay—that make all the difference.

🌧️ Rain in Fiordland doesn't need to be something to avoid... it's something to embrace.  Here's some tips from us if it...
31/07/2026

🌧️ Rain in Fiordland doesn't need to be something to avoid... it's something to embrace. Here's some tips from us if it's raining!

🌊 If you're all set to experience Doubtful Sound or Milford Sound - you're in for a treat! Layers of mystery in a magical landscape with spectacular waterfalls everywhere - don't skip your adventure because of rain!

🚶‍♀️ If not venturing too far, here's our recipe for the perfect rainy day in Te Anau...

🥾 Start the morning with a walk along the Kepler Track. The lakeside track winds beneath a beautiful beech forest canopy, offering plenty of shelter.

🗻 If walking isn't your thing (or if you think you might melt!) then take an all weather trip with RealNZ to see the glow-worms and impressive cave.

☕ Afterwards, warm up over great coffee and a relaxed lunch at The Sandfly Café.

🧩 Put your teamwork to the test at the Fiordland Escape Room—a fun activity for couples, families and friends!

👜 If shopping is more your thing, take a look at what Inspire Gifts and Kiwi Country have to offer for gorgeous clothing, kiwiana and giftware.

💆‍♀️ Treat yourself to a massage or pampering from one of the many beauticians and masseuses' in town.

🎬 At 5 or 6pm, settle into Fiordland Cinema and experience Ata Whenua – Shadowland. In this short film, journey through Fiordland's remote wilderness and the perfect way to appreciate this incredible region.

🍽️ Enjoy top service and a delicious dinner at The Fat Duck or enjoy the warmth and Fiordland flavours of The Redcliff Café.

✨ Finish your day back at Blue Ridge, slip into our outdoor garden hot tub with a glass of bubbles and soak beneath the Fiordland sky.

💙 After all, there's no such thing as bad weather in Fiordland—only another way to experience its beauty.

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26/07/2026

Doubtful Sound is one of the first places we recommend to our guests to visit — especially in winter 💙🏔❄

Winter brings a special kind of magic to Fiordland with a mysterious landscape that feels almost untouched by time.

If you have the time, make it an overnight journey aboard the Southern Secret (Sept-May). Doubtful Sound is one of those rare places that photos can never quite capture—you simply have to experience it for yourself.

💙 If you're staying with us in Te Anau this winter, we'd love to help you plan your visit.

Guest feedback always makes our day 💕The only downside for these lovely guests?  One night is never enough—we always rec...
21/07/2026

Guest feedback always makes our day 💕

The only downside for these lovely guests? One night is never enough—we always recommend staying at least two! 🏔🌳💙

15/07/2026

Come take a walk through Blue Ridge Studios and Bed & Breakfast Te Anau. Highly rated, genuine Kiwi hospitality, lovingly owned and operated 💙

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13-15 Melland Place
Te Anau
9600

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