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Glenorchy Travel Guide: 47 reviews and 121 photos

Glenorchy offers a tranquil setting for those who simply want to relax and enjoy the mountain air. A perfect retreat where you can go fishing, riding or walking around the local wetland areas, taking in the mountain scenery.
The serene township, population 200, is located at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu (about 40 minutes drive from Queenstown) and is the gateway to rugged Mt Aspiring National Park and the start of the famous Routeburn track.

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The town has a petrol station, accommodation, grocery shop, a couple of pubs and cafés, a small museum and a golf course. The Glenorchy area was used for filming Lord of the Rings scenes involving Isengard (Glenorchy and Paradise), Lothlorien (Paradise), Ithilien Camp (Twelve Mile Delta) and Amon Hen (Closeburn).

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In a nutshell:Glenorchy is an ideal base for unwinding or for venturing out on the Great Walks

Last visit to Glenorchy: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Jan 2, 2004
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Reviews (11)

Hotel Hotels (4)

Staying at the Glenorchy Hotel is the ideal way to relax and enjoy genuine Kiwi hospitality. Enjoy the comforts of... more travel advice

Backpackers Hotels (4)

If you're hiking one of the many tracks in the area, our 'Backpackers Retreat' cosy cottage accommodation is ideal.... more travel advice

Cuppa? Restaurants (1)

Dining is available from the fully licensed Rod and Rucksack Restaurant and café at the Glen Roydon Lodge. The bar is... more travel advice

Lodging Hotels (4)

The Glen-Roydon Outdoor Lodge has accommodation ranging from share facility rooms through to "up market" ensuite rooms,... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
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Sports & Outdoors (3)
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JetlagCity Nov 22, 2004 at 9:57 AM

Great tips on exploring this beautiful natural area! Caramel-apricot fudge, YUM!
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kiwi Jul 17, 2004 at 5:04 AM

Great page on a favourite spot. Your tips are really well written and helpful, thanks!