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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 LUXURY TOURS - Queenstown
ALPINE LUXURY TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Alpine Luxury Tours specialises in privately guided day tours for sightseeing, wine experiences, ski field transfers, hiking and heli-adventures throughout Queenstown, Fiordland and Mount Cook. We create genuine and unique adventures that give unrivalled access to some of New Zealand's most exclusive destinations. Travel in style and comfort in our fleet of luxurious European vehicles with your personal local guide.
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- +64 27 257 4632
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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ALPINE WINE TOURS - Queenstown
ALPINE WINE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Join Alpine Wine Tours on our daily wine tours which are exclusively for adults only to allow you to relax and unwind. Choose from our Lunch or Afternoon Wine Tour with a small group of up to 11 wine lovers. Be transported in our luxurious Mercedes Sprinters with your qualified wine guide and convenient hotel pick up and drop off.
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- +64 21 0293 7491
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- 0508 QUEENSTOWN (Free call - only within NZ)
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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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APPELLATION WINE TOURS - Queenstown
APPELLATION WINE TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - With over 20 years of experience, join award-winning Appellation Wine Tours and discover wines, history and sights of Central Otago’s premier cool climate wine region. Departing from Queenstown and offering daily, private and combination tours. Let our Expert Wine Guides take you for a memorable day out in Central Otago 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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CANYON EXPLORERS CANYONING - Queenstown & Glenorchy
CANYON EXPLORERS CANYONING - Queenstown & Glenorchy
Mobile-friendly - Canyon Explorers 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. Canyon Explorers 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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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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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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Lakes Theatre Arts Showcase 2019 - Made In New Zealand
Join Lakes Theatre Arts for their End of Year Showcase - "Made In New Zealand" Featuring Ballet, Tap & Jazz routines with music from New Zealand artists Suitable for all ages Lakes Theatre Arts are based in Frankton & ...
Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown
Address: 1 Memorial Drive, Queenstown
From: 4:30pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
To: 5:30pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
Sing Noel - Songs for Christmas
The Remarkable Vocals choral ensemble presents songs for Christmas and other melodies in the stunning Thomas Brown Gallery. Beautiful music ranging from Rutter Carols to a taste of Bach, Brahms and even Enya provides ...
Where: Thomas L. Brown Gallery, Queenstown
Address: 568 Speargrass Flat Road, Lake Hayes, Queenstown
From: 3:00pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
Lucy's Gin Garden Pop Up
Queenstown's local rooftop bar and pizzeria. Serving up drool-worthy woodfired pizzas, jalapeno poppers, and everything in-between, Miss Lucy’s is your next spot for a tipple or nibble. Design your own G&T cocktail ...
Where: Miss Lucy's , Queenstown
Address: 47 Camp Street , Queenstown
From: 3:00pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
To: 7:00pm on Sunday 5th April 2020
Boardwalk Bar Happy Hour
Everyday between 3 and 5 pm Queenstown's newest hotspot, Boardwalk Queenstown, hosts Happy Hour in their gorgeous bar. Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Queenstown and walk up the stairs to enjoy unprecedented ...
Where: Boardwalk Queenstown, Queenstown
Address: Level 1, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach St, Queenstown
From: 3:00pm on Monday 2nd December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Monday 16th December 2019
What's Next, Queenstown?
Join Green MP Gareth Hughes for a conversation about the Green Party's journey in government and where we’re headed next. The Green Party have the vision, the policies, and now the track record to deal with the big ...
Where: Sherwood, Queenstown
Address: 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
From: 4:00pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
To: 5:30pm on Sunday 8th December 2019
Graham Fletcher, Peter Trevelyan & Aiko Robinson (2019)
Starkly composed interiors, delicate sculptural lattices, and a modern twist on traditional Japanese erotica combine in our latest exhibition. Graham Fletcher's images subvert the idea of the Modernist house interior ...
Where: Milford Galleries Queenstown, Queenstown
Address: 9a Earl Street, Queenstown
From: 10:00am on Saturday 23rd November 2019
To: 6:00pm on Tuesday 17th December 2019
Quiz Night
Queenstown's local rooftop bar and pizzeria. Serving up drool-worthy woodfired pizzas, jalapeno poppers, and everything in-between, Miss Lucy’s is your next spot for a tipple or nibble. Grab your mates, put your ...
Where: Miss Lucy's , Queenstown
Address: 47 Camp Street , Queenstown
From: 8:00pm on Monday 25th November 2019
To: 10:00pm on Monday 16th December 2019
Paint and Wine Night - Piwakawaka - Paintvine
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece! Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Queenstown! No previous painting experience ...
Where: Smiths - Craft Beer House, Queenstown
Address: 53 Shotover Street, Queenstown
From: 7:00pm on Wednesday 11th December 2019
To: 9:00pm on Wednesday 11th December 2019
Entrepreneur Coffee Jam featuring ProGolfMe
Want to energize your entrepreneurial spirit? Meet-up with other founders, hackers, hustlers, investors and startup enthusiasts at our monthly social event. Entrepreneur Coffee Jam is free to all startup ...
Where: Yonder, Queenstown
Address: 14 Church St, Queenstown
From: 8:00am on Thursday 12th December 2019
To: 9:00am on Thursday 12th December 2019
Sky Canvas
In lead up to their new album release, Sky Canvas are taking their live show on the road to showcase an array of exciting new material! Get immersed in a blend of stirring vocals, colourful synth/guitar textures and ...
Where: The World Bar, Queenstown
Address: 12 Church Lane, Queenstown
From: 9:30pm on Friday 13th December 2019
To: 11:30pm on Friday 13th December 2019