Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown
by Altitude Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$378Overview
This half-day bus tour lasts about four and a half hours, departing from central Queenstown with complimentary transfers included. The tour begins with a scenic drive along Lake Whakatipu’s northern shore toward Glenorchy, accompanied by live commentary and local stories from a professional guide. Along the way, there is a stop at Bennett's Bluff to take photos of Glenorchy and Mount Aspiring National Park. Upon arrival in Glenorchy, participants have time to walk along the lakefront and see the red boat shed, a local landmark. The journey continues on a dirt road into Paradise Valley and the Mt Aspiring National Park, crossing farmland, beech forest, and riverbeds. The guide points out famous movie filming locations in the area, including sites from Lord of the Rings. On the tour bus, passengers can use onboard WiFi and listen to Kiwi music. Costumes are provided for a photo opportunity as Middle-earth characters. A morning tea featuring cheese rolls, ginger cake, L&P drink, and Whittaker's chocolate is served at a scenic spot along the route. The trip ends with a short stop in Glenorchy before the return drive to Queenstown’s town center.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
The tour starts in Queenstown Town Centre with a meet and greet. The group travels by bus along the northern shore of Lake Whakatipu toward Glenorchy. The guide shares stories and local legends about the lake while stopping at scenic points for photos.
45 min
Bennett's Bluff viewpoint
The bus stops at Bennett's Bluff for about 15 minutes to view Glenorchy and Mount Aspiring National Park. This spot offers panoramic views over the lake and surrounding mountains.
15 min
Glenorchy township
Glenorchy is a small town with around 400 residents, serving as the gateway to Paradise Valley and Mt Aspiring National Park. Visitors can explore the lakeside area, including the famous red boat shed.
20 min
Paradise Valley dirt road
The group travels on a one-way dirt road from Glenorchy into the national park area. The route passes farmland, native beech forest, and river crossings. The area is known for its use in films and commercials.
60 min
Paradise movie sites and morning tea
The guide points out well-known filming locations from movies such as Lord of the Rings. Passengers have an opportunity to wear costumes for photos as Middle-earth characters. A morning tea is served at a scenic spot, including cheese rolls, ginger cake, L&P soft drink, and Whittaker's chocolate.
45 min
Glenorchy
On the return to Queenstown, the bus stops briefly in Glenorchy for about 10 minutes. After this, the group relaxes on the drive back to Queenstown Town Centre.
10 min
Meeting point
The pick up will be from the bus stop by the bench seats outside Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street.
End point
The pick up will be from the bus stop by the bench seats outside Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown
by Altitude Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$378Overview
This half-day bus tour lasts about four and a half hours, departing from central Queenstown with complimentary transfers included. The tour begins with a scenic drive along Lake Whakatipu’s northern shore toward Glenorchy, accompanied by live commentary and local stories from a professional guide. Along the way, there is a stop at Bennett's Bluff to take photos of Glenorchy and Mount Aspiring National Park. Upon arrival in Glenorchy, participants have time to walk along the lakefront and see the red boat shed, a local landmark. The journey continues on a dirt road into Paradise Valley and the Mt Aspiring National Park, crossing farmland, beech forest, and riverbeds. The guide points out famous movie filming locations in the area, including sites from Lord of the Rings. On the tour bus, passengers can use onboard WiFi and listen to Kiwi music. Costumes are provided for a photo opportunity as Middle-earth characters. A morning tea featuring cheese rolls, ginger cake, L&P drink, and Whittaker's chocolate is served at a scenic spot along the route. The trip ends with a short stop in Glenorchy before the return drive to Queenstown’s town center.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
The tour starts in Queenstown Town Centre with a meet and greet. The group travels by bus along the northern shore of Lake Whakatipu toward Glenorchy. The guide shares stories and local legends about the lake while stopping at scenic points for photos.
45 min
Bennett's Bluff viewpoint
The bus stops at Bennett's Bluff for about 15 minutes to view Glenorchy and Mount Aspiring National Park. This spot offers panoramic views over the lake and surrounding mountains.
15 min
Glenorchy township
Glenorchy is a small town with around 400 residents, serving as the gateway to Paradise Valley and Mt Aspiring National Park. Visitors can explore the lakeside area, including the famous red boat shed.
20 min
Paradise Valley dirt road
The group travels on a one-way dirt road from Glenorchy into the national park area. The route passes farmland, native beech forest, and river crossings. The area is known for its use in films and commercials.
60 min
Paradise movie sites and morning tea
The guide points out well-known filming locations from movies such as Lord of the Rings. Passengers have an opportunity to wear costumes for photos as Middle-earth characters. A morning tea is served at a scenic spot, including cheese rolls, ginger cake, L&P soft drink, and Whittaker's chocolate.
45 min
Glenorchy
On the return to Queenstown, the bus stops briefly in Glenorchy for about 10 minutes. After this, the group relaxes on the drive back to Queenstown Town Centre.
10 min
Meeting point
The pick up will be from the bus stop by the bench seats outside Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street.
End point
The pick up will be from the bus stop by the bench seats outside Marmolada Cafe on Camp Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.