Top Things to do in Glenorchy
Top Restaurants in Glenorchy
What to do and see in Glenorchy, South Island: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Glenorchy, New Zealand including Heli Glenorchy, Glenorchy Animal Experience, Mt Judah Track, Glenorchy Lagoon Boardwalk, Rees-Dart Track, Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, Lake Sylvan, Isengard Lookout, Glenorchy war memorial, Lake Face Creek Falls.
Restaurants in Glenorchy
1. Heli Glenorchy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 527 reviews
Let us show you this beautiful part of our world from a perspective like no other...Heli Glenorchy is a locally owned and operated helicopter company, offering spectacular scenic and commercial flights from Glenorchy, gateway to Paradise and on the doorstep to the Southern Alps, Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. The spectacular 40 minute drive from downtown Queenstown to Glenorchy is rated as one of New Zealand’s Top 10 scenic drives, and a must-do for visitors to the region. It is the location for numerous films scenes, including the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy, Wolverine and Mission Impossible 6 movies. We recognise that for many of our visitors flying into the untouched beauty of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We keep our fleet small, the experience personal, our operation safe, and we deliver that once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.
2. Glenorchy Animal Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 322 reviews
Glenorchy Animal Experience is situated on a terrace overlooking Lake Wakatipu surrounded by mountains and stunning scenery. Come and pat, feed, photograph and interact with our many friendly farm animals. From alpaca to Pablo the donkey: something for everyone and suitable for all ages. Daily shearing demonstrations at 2.30pm during Spring, Summer, and Autumn. No Shearing during winter. Souvenir Shop on site.
Reviewed By claires870 - Brisbane, Australia
Got a bag of feed and to begin with the farm to myself! I got treated to cuddles with a baby lamb after their feed ???? Alpacas, llamas, naughty goats, kune kune pigs, sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits Frank the horse Daisy the cow Pablo the donkey Plus Doggos Everyone was super friendly & welcoming! The setting is amazing and who doesn’t want to pet & feed super cute animals?!
3. Mt Judah Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By blurryshooter
Hiked here while staying in Queenstown. The drive up toward Glenorchy where the trailhead is located was one of my favorites on this trip, the lake is so blue. I hiked the track toward the Bonnie Jean Hut. There were a few other cars in the parking lot but I didn’t see any other hikers during the majority of the hike. It was awesome to feel the peace and solitude surrounded by the mountains on this hike as it was so much less busy than many of the other hikes I took on this trip. The track is well marked and wide throughout and steadily uphill but never steep or technical, at least on the track I took. Of course the views back toward the lake and Glenorchy were beautiful.
4. Glenorchy Lagoon Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By KirstySky - Queenstown, New Zealand
Beautiful walk with reflections in the lagoon if you chance it on a fine and calm day. Takes about 40 mins to do the loop from the town centre depending on your walking speed and how long you want to sit on one of the benches to soak up the views.
5. Rees-Dart Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on this track.
6. Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By kiwikessler - Feilding, New Zealand
Absolutely gorgeous stop - there is the shed just by the waterfront where many have taken a picture - then the vista of the three mountains together (which were in the hobbit movie) just a stunning place in NZ - turn left from the drive from Queenstown once you enter the town.
7. Lake Sylvan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
8. Isengard Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By FGG-DXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Brilliant lookout with spectacular nature & colours, especially enjoyable by people who have watched the lord of the rings and can relate to the place. The white gravel on the river bed is absolutely amazing and adds to the beauty of the scenery. A camera with a good zoom is a must. Allow about half an hour for the drive and visit from Glenorchy.
9. Glenorchy war memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By HeatherRichHarkness - Tauranga, New Zealand
What a great display giving information about the young men from this area who went off to war, and what happened to them. It was very sad reading the stories. Excellent display.
