Glenorchy Scenic Day Trip from Queenstown

Ashley Elliott - (Littlekiwitravels)
Itinerary created by
Ashley Elliott
What you’ll do

Glenorchy, a tiny lakeside town 45 minutes drive from Queenstown, boasts one of the most beautiful road trips in all of New Zealand!
This small but gorgeous town is one of my favorite day trips from Queenstown and has great things to see and do on the way there.

This itinerary captures all the best nature spots in Glenorchy and places to visit during the drive.

Day Total

83.9 km (52.1 mi)

1 hr 23 min

1

Bob's Cove Track
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Secluded track with lovely views
Category
Hike
Est. Duration
30-60m
Direction

32.3 km (20.1 mi)

29 min

2

Glenorchy Restored Steamship Depot
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Iconic Otago heritage building
Category
Photospot
Direction
3

Glenorchy Wharf
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Iconic Glenorchy Wharf
Category
Photospot
Direction

Need a bite to eat? You've probably noticed that there are very few stores and eateries in Glenorchy! Mrs Wooley's general store has a very beautiful eating area out the back and decent cabinet food.

4

Mrs Woolly's General Store
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Charming Kiwi Cafe in Glenorchy
Category
Café
Direction

628 m (0.4 mi)

1 min

5

Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway
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Serene Lagoon Walkway
Category
Photospot
Direction

2.3 km (1.4 mi)

3 min

6

Glenorchy Walkway Scenic Point
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Stunning New Zealand Walk
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

48.1 km (29.9 mi)

47 min

7

This one is optional

Moke Lake
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Scenic Alpine Lake
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Area
Direction

Moke lake is a very cool place to visit on your return journey. Please note that this rugged lake has a gravel road and it's recommended you have a 4x4 vehicle if you are visiting in winter.
The lake loop walk is 2 hours, or you can stroll about the various view points along the road.

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