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Town in Otago, New Zealand
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Glenorchy is a little town in at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, near Queenstown in New Zealand.
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2 hour guided trips around the head of the lake. Summer months only.
Various combinations of trips including jetboating on the Dart River and guided walks.
Fly from Glenorchy to Milford Sound and the glaciers.
Contact Glenorchynz Info Centre to arrange for transport to any of the below tracks from either Queenstown or Glenorchy.
. Fully licensed restaurant with a stone fireplace and terrace deck. New Zealand cuisine and NZ wines, takeaway menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Groups welcome. Sky TV and News channels.
. Overlooking Lake Wakatipu, Kinloch lodge has a cosy Heritage restaurant and deck ideal for a meal during the day, or as a special treat in the evening. Specialty local foods, platters, hearty specials and an unbeaten ambiance.
Backpackers from $25 (sleeping bag required); shared facility rooms from $90; ensuite rooms from $120. Bar, café and restaurant; also the Info centre & store. Track transport departs from hotel.
An alpine mountain lodge with world-class features
5 km north of Glenorchy
En suite rooms and easy activity bookings.
Five min from Glenorchy by boat or 26 km drive. Accommodation ranges from home-stay bed and breakfast to backpackers lodging. Offers BBH discount.
Seven studio units with full kitchens
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