Glenorchy Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  This was the jet boat ride that we chose, we didn't want the adrenlin rush of the Shotover Jet, we wanted to experience a Jet boat ride, but be able to see some beautiful scenery as well. Well, we were not disappointed, it was one of our most memorable experiences in New... 

 balhannah Says:  Thinking of going to Glenorchy? Well, Glenorchy is SMALL, there isn't much here, and only has a population of approx 200 people. To me, it was the nice location, nice to be away from busy Queenstown, and to be staying in what seemed like paradise! This is an area for hiking,... 

 aes917 Says:  My wife and I went on an afternoon "River Wild" tour on Sunday November 29, 2009 and my wife got a temperament ex-racehorse who threw my wife from the saddle. The result is broken arm in three pieces, ruined vacation, and long recovery ahead.We realize that every time you... 

 Robmj Says:  This is now one of the most popular tracks and while not overcrowded with trampers, you will need to book in the peak season (Nov to April) to get hut accommodation.The track covers 32kms and starts at the Routeburn shelter which is 25kms from Glenorchy. Most walkers do the... 

 robertgaz Says:  infotrack offer full day guided tours on the world famous Routeburn Trail, which is one of New Zealand's most stunning alpine walks and is located in the pristine Mt Aspiring National Park.The guides will pick you up at 8am from your accommodation in Queenstown and drive you... 

 robertgaz Says:  Whether you just like horse riding through some stupendous mountainscenery or if you a a 'Lord of the Rings' fan, this ride takes you through some breathtaking vistas around Glenorchy.You will find yourself in the woods of Lothlórien, passing through Amon Hen, views of the... 

 Robmj Says:  The Dart Valley is the western valley of the two and the present landscape of the area has been shaped by glaciation. The Dart Glacier is now a small valley glacier but at the peak of the last ice age, about 18,000 years ago, it was part of an enormous glacier system that... 

 Robmj Says:  The Rees is one of two valleys just north of Glenorchy and each has differing features.The Rees follows a dirt track narrow road into the valley across braided river flats and into beech forest before coming out onto alpine like flats.Once the track ends, you need a 4WD to... 

 Robmj Says:  Even more remote than the small town of Glenorchy, Kinloch is nestled on the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu and makes a great base for exploring the valleys or doing day walks on the start points of the Routeburn, Caples or Greenstone tracks.The Kinloch lodge provides an... 

 kiwi Says:  This place is a breath of fresh air at what seems like the end of the world. After the long drive up to Glenorchy, and so often it is cold here, so nice to find such a treasure. Only about 4 tables inside, and fine weather dining outside, it is cosy and snug. Really nice... 

 kiwi Says:  For something a little different, you can catch the old steamship Earnslaw and sail up the lake to Glenorchy. It leaves from the Steamer Wharf in the centre of Queenstown, by the lake. This is a ship filled with history, and something from the past and our pioneering... 

 TomorrowsAngel Says:  Glenorchy holds the key for travellers who are keen to do New Zealand's Great Walks. The main access to the renowned Routeburn, Rees-Dart and Greenstone-Caples Tracks is through Glenorchy and then up the valley to the track entry points. The drive up Lake Wakatipu to... 

 kiwi Says:  I have no idea what this place was, whether it was a house or another building, but it was interesting because it had a grass roof. Perhaps it's insulation as it gets very cold at Glenorchy. But the small community out there (approx 200 pop) tends to be either adventure...