Glenorchy Discovery
Group Tour
The Glenorchy Discovery
Group Tour includes:
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30 minute bush walk
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40 minute backroad bus tour
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30 minute scenic jetboat experience
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Life jackets are supplied and mandatory on the jetboat.
Optional spray jackets are also available.
During the jetboat ride our jetboat driver will take you
through the braided Dart River. Allowing you the chance
to see glaciers and snow covered mountains and enjoy the
beautiful scenery of the Mt Aspiring National Park.
Following this our knowledgeable guide will take you on a
rolling thirty minute bush walk. The forest of tall native trees
Glenorchy is located 48km West of Queenstown at the top
is a magical place. Soft light and fresh air filters down to you
of Lake Wakatipu. It is a short scenic road and ideal to do as
while the birds sing. Our guide will introduce several special
a self drive. Glenorchy is surrounded by locations used in
plants of New Zealand so you can learn about the New
many international movies, most recently the Lord of The
Zealand environment.
Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. While Queenstown is well
After the bushwalk you will take the backroad bus tour
known for the beautiful scenery, Glenorchy is special and like
a fictitious land of peace.
through Paradise and past Diamond Lake. Stopping and
viewing Middle Earth movie scenes and backdrops. Also
Glenorchy Discovery is a great trip that we have specially
you will pass through private farms, with sheep and cows.
designed for you. We combine three outdoor activities to
We will meet horse(s) and feed them at our last photo stop
explore and discover Glenorchy in just half a day. With
before we finish in Glenorchy with a tour of this cute lakeside
Jetboat, Bush walk and exploring Middle Earth filming and
village. The trip can be completetd in any direction.
New Zealand farming by backroad bus tour.
Glenorchy Discovery
Group Tour
Trip facts
What to bring
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Glenorchy is about 45 min / 48 km drive from Queenstown.
Summer – Sunglasses, sun hat, camera, sunscreen,
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For the Glenorchy Discovery tour you should allow 2hours 20min.
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Total return to Queenstown 4 hours.
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Adult age is 16 years and older.
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Child age 5 – 15 years inclusive.
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Under five free with paying Adult but must be minimum
height of 1 metre.
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Minimum 15 people for a group departure.
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Some of the other movies filmed in Glenorchy area also
include X-Men, Narnia, Vertical Limit and Waterhorse.
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Suggested departure times are 8.30am & 1.30pm.
insect repellant and warm outer layer recommended.
Winter – Wear warm clothing plus hat, gloves, windproof
outer jacket, sunglasses and camera.
Please ensure you wear suitable supportive footwear.
Lockers are available at Glenorchy base for bulky valuables.
Reservations
Queenstown Information Centre:
Corner Camp and Shotover Streets
Open 7.30am – 7.30pm
Phone: +64 3 442 4933 | 0800 327853
Email: [email protected]