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. Hopping in our vehicle and leaving Queenstown behind, we'll set off for Glenorchy and Paradise, just 45 minutes away.

Before arriving at Glenorchy, we'll make a stop in Arrowtown to try a local wine.

Located on the north shore of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy is the gateway to the Middle-earth of the Tolkien universe, entering the setting of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit!

During the tour, we'll see landscapes on board the minibus with several stops for photos. We'll also have a breakfast or snack, depending on the time, with tea, kiwis, cakes, cheese, and chocolates.

We'll admire the Dart and Rees rivers, view sky-high mountains, check out Diamond Lake and visit the Glenorchy Wharf Shed, notable for its bright red color amidst green surroundings.

While we explore Glenorchy, we'll discuss the first Maori communities that settled in these lands.

We'll also explore contemporary areas in the town of Paradise that served as film locations. These vast fields in rural Otago were also the backdrop for The Chronicles of Narnia.

The excursion will conclude after between 4 and 4.5 hours at the departure point in Queenstown.