Glenorchy & Paradise Excursion

Explore some of New Zealand's most amazing landscapes that have served as set locations for numerous Hollywood films on this excursion to Glenorchy and Paradise from Queenstown.

Glenorchy & Paradise Excursion

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at The Station tourist information center. Departing from Queenstown, we set off for Glenorchy and Paradise, located 45 minutes away.

Before reaching Glenorchy, we'll stop in Arrowtown to sample local wine.

Glenorchy, on the north shore of Lake Wakatipu, serves as the gateway to the Tolkien universe. This includes settings from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

During the tour, we will travel by minibus, stopping for photo opportunities while enjoying a breakfast or snack, depending on the time, with tea, kiwis, cakes, cheese, and chocolates.

We’ll admire the Dart and Rees rivers, see towering mountains, visit Diamond Lake, and explore the Glenorchy Wharf Shed, a notable red wooden structure amidst the greenery.

While in Glenorchy, we’ll discuss the first Maori communities that settled in the area, offering insights into the region's history.

We'll also visit Paradise, exploring sites from famous films, including settings from The Chronicles of Narnia, located in rural Otago.

After 4 to 4.5 hours, the excursion concludes at the departure point in Queenstown.