Glenorchy Things to Do

GLENORCHY

 The mountains are gorgeous, no matter what the weather. Glenorchy is away from the rat race and a very special place. Maoris of course were here first, but the first European settlers arrived in 1862... 

~ Glenorchy - Gateway to the Routeburn Track ~

  I went to Glenorchy on my way to the start of the Routeburn track. This is also a common stop for people heading also to Greenstone, Caples, Rees and Dart Valley tracks. Others, come for jet-boat... 

Glenorchy

 Glenorchy is a small town nestled in spectacular scenery on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's south Island. It is approximately 45km's by road from Queenstown. Glenorchy is a popular tourist spot, close... 

A rural paradise

 Glenorchy is at the northern point of Lake Wakatipu in central Otago and just north (40kms) of the popular tourist spot of Queenstown. Glenorchy is a destination in its own right and the drive around... 

Glenorchy, Otago.

 My day in the valleys around Glenorchy was truly uplifting. The drive to Glenorchy from Queenstown is a treat in itself with some great views of Lake Wakatipu, but it is the Rees and Dart valleys...