New Zealand - Lake Te Anau - Steamer on Lake - Circa 1910 - E A Phillip’s Photo - Photo Postcard Format #t752 Lake Te Anau - Located in the southwestern corner of the South Island of New Zealand - Lake Te Anau was important for the Ngai Tahu iwi[a] in pre-European times as the area was a traditional stopping point on their trails between the east and west coasts of the South Island of New Zealand, where they obtained food and resources. - The lake was first discovered by European explorers Charles Naim and William Stephen in 1852. - Two New Zealand Great Walks start at the lake. - The Milford Track starts at the northern tip of the lake and the Kepler Track starts and ends at the south tip of the lake at the Waiau River. Reference: Wikipedia