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Glenorchy is a small settlement on the northern end of Lake Wakatipu about 40km from its well-known neighbour, Queenstown. Founded by Scheelite miners in 1862, this township has a general store, country pub and several places to stay. Here visitors can enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand in a location much sought after by the film industry (Narnia trilogy, Wolverine and The Lord of the Rings). more
Glenorchy, also called the "Gateway to Paradise", is extremely popular with hikers. Not only is the world-famous Routeburn Track close by, but there are numerous multi-day hikes and day walks to choose from including: Sugarloaf and 5 Passes Route, Scotts Creek, Greenstones and Caples Track and the Rees Dart (which starts and finishes near Glenorchy).
Hiking is a great summer pursuit, however car should be taken in autumn, winter and spring as unexpected snowfall and wintry conditions are possible. Hikers should register their intention to hike with the Department of Conservation.
Aside from hiking, popular Glenorchy activities include jet boating on the Dart River, mountain biking, kayaking (a truly beautiful experience at sunrise) and horse trekking (highly recommended). Scenic flights offer a breath-taking, once-in-a-lifetime experience and the waters around Glenorchy provide some of the best fly fishing opportunities in New Zealand.
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ALPINE ADVENTURES - Queenstown
ALPINE ADVENTURES - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Alpine Adventures offers luxury tours with a private guide. We offer Sightseeing Tours to explore Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown, Wine Tours in Central Otago and Day Tours to experience Milford Sound, Mt Cook or Wanaka. Our privately guided Hikes & Heli Hikes will take you to spectacular locations. We love to help you create an unforgettable experience while visiting Queenstown.
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- +64 27 257 4632
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- +64 21 0293 7491
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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ALTITUDE TOURS - Queenstown
ALTITUDE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Daily guided wine & craft beer tours from Queenstown to the best Central Otago wineries in our top-of-the-range fleet of luxury Mercedes vehicles. Altitude is not just about wine, we also run half-day scenic tours to Glenorchy from Queenstown. Private charters for families and small groups wanting a more personalised experience. Popular destinations include Te Anau & Milford Sound.
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- +64 3 441 4788
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- 106 Gorge Road, Queenstown, New Zealand
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APPELLATION WINE TOURS - Queenstown
APPELLATION WINE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Book a Wine Tour with Appellation Wine Tours now and look forward to a fun day out in wine country with a fascinating commentary, relaxing over a sumptuous lunch, tasting great wines and enjoying spectacular scenery in the company of other travellers and one of our experienced guides. All up a memorable day in wine country.
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- +64 3 442 6920
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- +64 27 601 5553
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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BLANKET BAY LODGE - Queenstown
BLANKET BAY LODGE - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Blanket Bay, an elegant yet rustic lodge located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by majestic alpine scenery. Accommodation options include five intimate Lodge Rooms, three generous Lodge Suites, four superb Chalet Suites with sumptuous furnishings and rugs. All rooms located to take advantage of the magnificent lake and mountain vistas. See our ultimate Alpine honeymoon offer. Fine cuisine.
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- +64 3 441 0115
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- Rapid 4191 Glenorchy, Otago, New Zealand
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CANYONING QUEENSTOWN
CANYONING QUEENSTOWN
Mobile-friendly - Canyoning Queenstown offers exhilarating canyoning experiences in two unique and gorgeous canyons. Our guided tours will take you on a fun-filled adventure where you can explore our canyons by sliding, abseiling, zip lining and jumping. Canyoning Queenstown is the most experienced canyoning operator in the Queenstown region. Operating from October through to April every year, don't miss out, BOOK NOW!
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- +64 3 441 3003
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- 39 Camp Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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DART RIVER WILDERNESS JET AND FUNYAK TOURS - Queenstown
DART RIVER WILDERNESS JET AND FUNYAK TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Dart River Jet experiences are unique combinations of breathtaking 'World Heritage' scenery and exhilarating wilderness Jet Boating. Choose between Wilderness Jet and Funyak tours and discover NZ's heart. Join us and travel the beautiful lakeside drive to Glenorchy and into the pristine Dart River valley, travelling by locations used in the Lord of the Rings movies to illustrate Middle Earth.
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- +64 3 442 9992
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- 0800 327 853 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Cnr Camp & Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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DART STABLES - Glenorchy, Queenstown
DART STABLES - Glenorchy, Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - For over 20 years, Dart Stables has been offering visitors to the area the opportunity of exploring Glenorchy and Paradise. Dart has gained a well-earned reputation for providing memorable horse riding in this stunning part of New Zealand. Riding through Lord of the Rings country is an experience you'll remember for a lifetime.
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- +64 3 442 5688
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- 0800 4 RIDING (0800 474 3464) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 58 Coll Street, Glenorchy, New Zealand
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Earnslaw Burn - Off the beaten track
Earnslaw Burn - Off the beaten track
When you're visiting Queenstown, why not detour off the beaten track for a few hours and follow in the footsteps of dwarves and hobbits and take the track to Earnslaw Burn glacier. One of the most magical locations in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Earnslaw Burn is a glacier that has created a number of cascading waterfalls.
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HELI GLENORCHY - Queenstown & Glenorchy
HELI GLENORCHY - Queenstown & Glenorchy
Mobile-friendly - Spectacular scenic helicopter flights to Milford Sound, Fiordland, and the Queenstown region. Based in Glenorchy, NZ - the real "Middle Earth", a 45 minute lakeside drive from Queenstown. For an even more exclusive skiing experience, why not try a day of heli-skiing in untouched alpine terrain. Heli Glenorchy offers boutique heli-skiing in the spectacular mountains surrounding Queenstown, Wanaka and Glenorchy.
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- +64 3 442 9971
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- 0800 435 449 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 35 Mull St, Glenorchy, New Zealand
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HIGH COUNTRY DISCOVERY TOUR - Queenstown
HIGH COUNTRY DISCOVERY TOUR - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Explore one of the most geographically diverse regions of New Zealand on a small group, personal, wildlife and scenic tour. Visit the heart of Middle-earth. LOTR and the Hobbit movie location viewing. Small group. Toyota Landcruiser or Land Rover 4WD transport. Visit Mount Earnslaw Station, a 130-year-old working farm.
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- +64 3 442 2299
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- +64 27 472 7972
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- PO Box 2046, Queenstown, New Zealand
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NOMAD SAFARIS - Queenstown
NOMAD SAFARIS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Explore the magical side of New Zealand with Nomad Safaris, who offer a variety of excursions in the Queenstown Lakes region. Choose from Lord of the Rings tours, historical gold mining tours, E-bike winery tour and the new luxury Tesla tours. Whatever your interest, join us for a personal small group tour to cherish forever.
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- +64 3 442 6699
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- 0800 688 222 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand
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OPULENCE TOURS - New Zealand
OPULENCE TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand is a land of unequalled beauty, with spectacular landscapes and experiences found nowhere else in the world. My name is Tom Taylor, and as the owner and operator of Opulence Tours I invite you to let me take you, as your personal guide, to experience the very best of New Zealand.
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- +64 27 302 9192
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- New Zealand
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PARADISE DAY WALKS - Queenstown
PARADISE DAY WALKS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Discover the unique diversity of geography, forest and birdlife in the Wakatipu region, our Paradise Walks let you explore two walks in different unique environments. Lakeshore microclimate of forest & birdlife. Routeburn Valley higher altitude forest trail. Small groups max' 6 people, lunch included.
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- +64 3 442 2299
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- +64 27 472 7972
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- PO Box 2046, Queenstown, New Zealand
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PARADISE DISCOVERY TOUR - Queenstown
PARADISE DISCOVERY TOUR - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Discover remote alpine High Country travelling over Private farmland on Mt Alfred, Dart River Valley, Paradise, the ultimate photography locations. Diamond Lake and LOTR movie sites. Short walk options High Country Station experience 15,000-acre sheep and cattle farm, Guaranteed Small Groups.
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- +64 3 442 2299
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- +64 27 472 7972
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- PO Box 2046, Queenstown, New Zealand
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PURE GLENORCHY LORD OF THE RINGS SCENIC TOURS - Glenorchy
PURE GLENORCHY LORD OF THE RINGS SCENIC TOURS - Glenorchy
Mobile-friendly - Travel deep into Middle Earth and visit the landscape that inspired Peter Jackson's film locations for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. Local Kiwi guides complement this family operated business, making for a true New Zealand experience. Small personalised groups and a picnic to satisfy a Hobbit. Departs Queenstown 8:00am and 1:45pm.
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- +64 3 441 1079
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- +64 27 541 4408
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- 0800 PUREGY (0800 787 349) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Glenorchy, Queenstown, New Zealand
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QUEENSTOWN EXPEDITIONS - Glenorchy, Queenstown - Otago
QUEENSTOWN EXPEDITIONS - Glenorchy, Queenstown - Otago
Mobile-friendly - Our Queenstown Expeditions glass-roof 4WD tour vehicle has been made for your comfort on our New Zealand roads. Two great tour options. In the morning discover The Old Gold Trail in Central Otago. In the afternoon visit the paradise of Glenorchy with the best scenery in the world. Locally owned and operated, our staff are all Kiwis with local knowledge.
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- +64 3 441 4754
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- 0800 477 479 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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ROUTEBURN VALLEY WALK - Queenstown
ROUTEBURN VALLEY WALK - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Experience the diversity of natural beauty, river valleys, waterfalls, mountains views and birdlife with numerous photography opportunities on a day hike to the Routeburn Flats hut. Visit LOTR and the Hobbit movie locations in the Dart River valley. Walk through ancient Red Beech forest amidst lush ferns lichens and mosses. Experienced Kiwi Guides. Flexible, adaptable tours. Qualmark Endorsed Activity.
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- +64 3 442 2299
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- +64 27 472 7972
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- PO Box 2046, Queenstown, New Zealand
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SKYDIVE SOUTHERN ALPS - Glenorchy, Queenstown
SKYDIVE SOUTHERN ALPS - Glenorchy, Queenstown
Discover the most dramatic landscape you can skydive over! Located a stunning 45min drive from Queenstown, Skydive Southern Alps has small personalised groups and awesome staff. You'll be skydiving over Lord of the Rings locations, a World Heritage area and Fiordland National Park with views of Mitre Peak in Milford Sound, Mt Aspiring, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables. Beyond Imagination!
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- +64 3 442 8333
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- 0800 475 934 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Glenorchy Airport, Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd, Glenorchy, New Zealand
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THE BLACK VAN LUXURY TOURS - Wanaka & Queenstown
THE BLACK VAN LUXURY TOURS - Wanaka & Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Sightseeing by Luxury Van - Day Trips from Wanaka. Haast: A place of natural beauty, untouched beaches and rugged glacial river valleys. Mt Cook (Aoraki) & MacKenzie Country: Snow capped mountains, turquoise lakes, canals, salmon farms and more. Transfers - Queenstown - Wanaka - Cardrona/Snow Farm. Wine & Food Tours.
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- +64 3 443 6595
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- +64 21 158 2601
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- 0800 874 537 (0800 TRIKES) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 66b Golf Course Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand
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Glenorchy, Queenstown NZ - Main St Web Cam
Glenorchy, Queenstown NZ - Main St Web Cam
A webcam looking over the main street in Glenorchy
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Glenorchy, Queenstown NZ - Web Cam
Glenorchy, Queenstown NZ - Web Cam
A view of the mountain vista from Glenorchy
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Celebrate National Co-working Day with iMeet
Meet are opening the doors for new users to try our space for free for one week only, as part of National Co working Day. Always wanted to try co working? Heard of co-working and want to discover what this community ...
Where: iMeet Co-work and Meeting Space, Queenstown
Address: 45 Camp St, Queenstown
From: 9:00am on Monday 20th May 2019
To: 5:00pm on Friday 24th May 2019
Avenue Q
AVENUE Q is a highly topical, laugh-out-loud musical that is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Inspired by Sesame Street (but not for kids) Avenue Q is filled with gut-busting humour and delightfully catchy ...
Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown
Address: 1 Memorial Drive, Queenstown
From: 7:30pm on Thursday 16th May 2019
To: 10:00pm on Saturday 25th May 2019
Simon Edwards: Blood, Breath and Bone (2018)
Over the last few years, Simon Edwards has made his mark as a mature and confident artist of the New Zealand landscape. His images, both in their initial form as collage sketches and in their finished realisation as fine ...
Where: Milford Galleries Queenstown, Queenstown
Address: 9a Earl Street, Queenstown
From: 10:00am on Saturday 11th May 2019
To: 6:00pm on Tuesday 18th June 2019
New Works (2019)
New Works 2019 features new ceramics, sculpture, photography and painting. Included are necklace works, vastly different in scale and media, by Emily Siddell and Chris Charteris, and a marvelous suite of new ceramics ...
Where: Milford Galleries Queenstown, Queenstown
Address: 9a Earl Street, Queenstown
From: 10:00am on Saturday 11th May 2019
To: 6:00pm on Tuesday 18th June 2019
Graeme James 'The Long Way Home' NZ Tour
After a breakthrough year of international shows, one of New Zealand’s most streamed indie artists Graeme James returns to NZ to tour his Nettwerk label debut album The Long Way Home. The Long Way Home is an album ...
Where: Sherwood, Queenstown
Address: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
From: 9:30pm on Saturday 25th May 2019
To: 11:30pm on Saturday 25th May 2019
Pink Ribbon Breakfast Hilton
New for 2019, MINX shoes, Girl Next Door and Cutting Edge will be showcasing their wonderful collections and styles at this year's delicious Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Hilton Queenstown. Remarkables Primary School are ...
Where: Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa, Queenstown
Address: 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown
From: 9:30am on Sunday 26th May 2019
To: 12:00pm on Sunday 26th May 2019
RED LEAP - Physical Theatre Workshop
Red Leap Theatre Company, Auckland-based professional theatre company, are running a workshop at Remarkable Theatre's monthly theatre night on 'Physical Theatre'.
Where: Sherwood, Queenstown
Address: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
From: 6:00pm on Tuesday 28th May 2019
To: 8:00pm on Tuesday 28th May 2019
Back to the 90s
A one-off exclusive cocktail evening with New Zealand Spirits Ambassador Chase Bickerton. This intimate evening is limited to 20 tickets and will sell out fast! The 90's were famous for many things, and Chase has ...
Where: Muskets and Moonshine, Queenstown
Address: 10 Brecon St, Queenstown
From: 6:00pm on Wednesday 29th May 2019
To: 9:00pm on Wednesday 29th May 2019
2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition
Please note there are only 100 All-Session Passes available - and the Pass includes our FRIENDS AND FAMILY LUNCHEON at 1:30pm on Friday 31 May at Queenstown Memorial Centre at no extra charge. With your Pass you can ...
Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown
Address: 1 Memorial Drive, Queenstown
From: 3:00pm on Friday 31st May 2019
To: 5:45pm on Monday 3rd June 2019
SKYCITY Stampede vs Dunedin Thunder
First home round for SKYCITY Stampede against our old local rivals Dunedin Thunder. Plenty of fast and exciting action with our best local players complimented by ice hockey players from overseas all showing the speed ...
Where: Queenstown Ice Arena, Queenstown
Address: 29 Park St, Queenstown
From: 7:00pm on Friday 31st May 2019
To: 9:30pm on Saturday 1st June 2019