Glenorchy and its surroundings are arguably the most stunning areas in New Zealand.
At the head of Lake Wakatipu and a spectacular 45 minute drive from Queenstown, along one of the world’s most scenic routes, is Glenorchy. A small, rustic frontier village in the heart of the Westland World Heritage National Park, Glenorchy is known as the Gateway to Paradise and the famous Routeburn, Greenstone, Caples, Rees and Dart Valley walking tracks.
The magnificence of snow capped towering mountains skirted by ancient beech forests, sheer rock faces and glacial fed rivers is constantly awe inspiring, creating a challenging playground for all out door enthusiasts, a popular haven for fishing and hunting, or exploration at a gentle pace.
Optonal activities include:
Jetboating the Dart River, with its flat delta riverbed, narrow channels only centimetres deep, and rushing waters over shingle terraces.
Fun Yaks
Horse trekking
Fishing
Hiking
Fur products
Cafes
Relaxing and unwinding - soak up the tranquillity and replenish the soul.