GLENORCHY - GATEWAY TO PARADISE
At the Head of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy is nestled between theRichardson (east) and Humbolt (west) Mountain Ranges and overlooked by the mighty snow capped Mount Earnslaw in the North.
At the Head of Lake Wakatipu, Glenorchy is nestled between theRichardson (east) and Humbolt (west) Mountain Ranges and overlooked by the mighty snow capped Mount Earnslaw in the North.
From Glenorchy you can travel on to the Rees Valley, Paradise and the Dart Valley, Kinloch township, Routeburn Valley and Greenstone/ Caples Valleys which boarder both Mount Aspiring andFiordland National Parks.The two main industries in Glenorchy are farming and tourism whichhave enabled the town to thrive while still maintaining it's unique qualities and southern kiwi culture. Home to approximately 200 people, Glenorchy is a welcoming and vibrant town offering a range of accommodation, cafes, restaurants, bars, shopping, activities, hiking, fishing and much much more.
Glenorchy has really made its name through being so picturesque that it can look like a whole different planet. Of course, Glenorchy and the surrounding area provided the perfect scenes for Middle Earth in Lord of the Rings. Also, X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian were also filmed nearby, as was the very dramatic, dark drama, Top of the Lake. It's no surprise really that this area has been chosen so many times to be the backdrop of such epic productions, when you consider the true scale of the beauty here. The scenes are literally breathtaking, and there really is no other place on the planet like it. It's truly fabulous to explore all the sites here that have also famously starred in movies and TV shows, but there really is so much to explore inthis area that the attractions and adventures really are endless.