Te Anau Anchorage - Lawson Burrows

Here is a highly entertaining story of life at one of the most beautiful southern lakes in New Zealand – Te Anau. And for Lawson Burrows this literally was an anchorage when he settled there after World War II. Within a short time he established a busy tourist launch business on the lake, the success of which was assured when he and his partner discovered the beautiful glowworm caves, now a mecca for visitors to the area.

But Te Anau Anchorage is also the tale of rabbits and musterers, hunters and fisherman, hokonui whisky and the countless characters who helped give colour to the district. Among those characters, Lawson Burrows himself emerges as an adventurous explorer, entrepreneur, but, above all, a delightful raconteur who has spiced his tale with humour and human warmth.

For readers interested in Fiordland tourism history this is an important addition to any collection. The book provides information on the emerging Fiordland Travel business and finishes at the point of its acquisition by Les and Olive Hutchins. The subsequent story is picked up by the late Les Hutchins in his own book, Making Waves (1998), an inspiring story of enterprise aligned with conservation. Get in touch with us if you’d like us to try and source that scarce collectible book as well. 

John McIndoe, 1974. Hardback, 154 pages. Black and white photograph plates. 

Condition: secondhand hardback in excellent condition. Dust jacket in very good condition with protective cover.