With so many things to discover, stay longer so you can take your time experiencing all the riches the Queenstown region has to offer. Plan your week in Queenstown with this guide to local treasures to be found in the surrounding regions. A Day trip Exploring the Outskirts of Queenstown Location:…
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Glenorchy is the gateway to Te Wāhipounamu, the Southwest NZ UNESCO World Heritage Area, 26,000km2 of wild mountainous terrain and fiords covered in ancient forest. Not only is Te Wāhipounamu globally recognised as being of outstanding natural value. The region is also a playground for adventurers…
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Lake Whakatipu Lake Whakatipu was named from the original Māori word Whakatipu wai-māori. Legend says that the lake bed was formed when a giant demon, Matau was burned while sleeping. Lake Whakatipu is up to 379 metres deep in some places, making the lake bed below sea level at its deepest point…
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Glenorchy’s a paradise for lovers of alpine scenery. The village sits between the massive Humbolt, Barrier, and Richardson mountain ranges in the mighty Southern Alps. Whether your style’s relaxing with a picnic in idyllic surroundings, or tackling a demanding hike, we’ve a Glenorchy experience for…
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1. Enjoy kai with a view Start your acquaintance with Glenorchy at a relaxed pace with a wander and a tasty bite to eat. Pick up a (very fine) pie at Mrs Woolly’s or a piece of Akin's famous carrot cake and amble down to the lake front. Stroll out on the wharf for superb views of Lake Whakatipu and…
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1. Visit the Glenorchy Animal Experience Glenorchy Animal Experience owners Theresa and Robert (and dog Trevor) are the latest generation to be custodians of this farm owned by their family for over 100 years. They welcome families for fun encounters with farm animals. Hand feed goats, llamas, and…
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Day 1: Picnics & Paradise Enjoy one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives. Take a romantic stroll around the Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway. Experience a guided tour to Paradise. Stay in one of the romantic, rustic huts managed by Paradise Trust. Drive to Glenorchy Glenorchy’s an awe inspiring 45-minute…
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Only a 45-minute scenic drive from Queenstown, this historic settlement and ancient Māori gateway to the West Coast is the perfect place to reconnect with nature - no matter your budget or level of fitness. Here are some ideas on how you can create your perfect weekend itinerary by choosing from a…
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The first European settlers arrived at the Head of the Lake probably in late 1861. They were shepherds working for William Rees who had taken a lease on all the land at the Head of Lake Wakatipu, east of the Dart River. The three shepherds brought a large mob of sheep overland from Queenstown to…
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