If you go to Queenstown without paying a visit to Glenorchy, it is like going to Beijing without visiting the Great Wall, your trip will not be complete.
Glenorchy is like a precious gem that is hidden within the Southern Alps. It sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and is known as the 'Gateway to Paradise'. Glenorchy is only an easy 45-minute scenic drive from Queenstown. The drive is renowned as one of the top 8 scenic drives in the world.
The map shows the location and direction of Glenorchy if you are driving from Queenstown.