Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour

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77 reviews
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Queenstown
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  • Take in the view on one of the most scenic drives in New Zealand
  • Explore Glenorchy township, its lakefront and iconic red boat shed
  • Go beyond and visit Paradise, Mt Aspiring National Park and famous LOTR locations
  • Enjoy a Kiwi style morning tea including cheese rolls, sweet treats, L&P and Whittakers chocolate
  • Join a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
  • Be hosted by a friendly and knowledgeable local guide

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What to expect

Set on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu, the picturesque village of Glenorchy is the gateway to the famous Paradise Valley and world-renowned Middle-earth landscapes.

Join Altitude Tours for a magical half-day journey to Glenorchy and Paradise. This charming settlement is rich in character and home to some of the region’s most iconic scenery. Enjoy a classic Kiwi morning tea, and be entertained with local stories and fascinating film history from your expert guide.

Let us take you on a truly memorable journey to Paradise — and experience more with Altitude Tours.

Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Multiple scenic view points throughout the tour
paradise sign
paradise sign
paradise sign
Adventure on dirt roads across rivers and through National Parks to 'Paradise'
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Enjoy a Kiwi-style morning tea
scenic tour
Traverse winding roads with breathtaking views, unveiling the dramatic scenery of New Zealand's South Island
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Photo opportunities at the Glenorchy Waterfront
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van
van
Engage in informative commentary, gaining insights into the local culture, flora, fauna, and geological formations
red house
red house
red house
Ideal for photography enthusiasts, the half-day journey presents endless opportunities to capture stunning landscapes
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Dress-ups for Lord of the Rings fans
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Mt Aspiring National Park
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Bennets Bluff lookout
paradise
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Paradise, a secluded gem known for its captivating beauty and serenity
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Witness the changing hues of the landscape, from vibrant greens to golden hues as the day progresses
a driver
a driver
a driver
The tour's knowledgeable guides share fascinating stories, enriching your understanding of the region's history and culture
road tour
Discover the allure of Paradise, a location synonymous with the magical landscapes depicted in blockbuster movies
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Glenorchy & Paradise Half Day Tour
Morning tea in a picturesque location.
Morning tea in a picturesque location.

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4.8 / 5
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77 reviews
Guide
4.9
Itinerary
4.8
Quality of transfer
4.9
Value for money
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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

Our tour guide Kevin from Altitude Tours Queenstown was engaging, informative and entertaining. We were comfortably taken to Glenorchy & Paradise and enjoyed a little picnic with some delicious south land food and hot drinks. We were able to take some beautiful photos. Highly recommend this operator

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

Our family of 4 had such an enjoyable time. We went on 25 Nov and our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. Cheese toasties and small token of souvenirs was an added surprise element I was totally taken off. thank you for making our trip so memorable.

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

Jonas our guide is an extremely knowledgeable guy with a very pleasant personality. He provided us with a lot of information and insight to the places we visited and even more information on the Māori culture. Definitely worth taking the tour. Highly recommended.

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

Do our guide is funny and very informative , she treats her guest as her friends makes snacks and coffee for us takes our pictures and knows where are the nices view to take pictures she also give us a sovenier for us to take home thank you Altitude Tours for this tour and thumbs up to our guide Do

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Afternoon

Half-day trip from Queenstown to visit Glenorchy. Guide was alright and knowledgeable, visited several places and explore the small town of Glenorchy.

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

The itinerary is to Glenorchy and Paradise (Paradise Highway), starting in a small group. The tour guide is Miss Do. She is familiar with the itinerary and introduces the beautiful scenery along the way, as well as the filming locations of the Demon Trilogy (and many other movies). Lord of the Rings props were also provided for group members to take photos. Everyone had a great time and plenty of time was given for taking photos. In addition, the morning tea she arranged was also very delicious. On the way back, she asked everyone to stop at the filming location of the Lord of the Rings Forest to experience the environment and take photos. The entire itinerary is rich, entertaining and worth recommending.

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

Amazing choice—highly recommend. If you get Caleb as your guide, you’re in for a treat: super entertaining and full of energy. The park brunch was beautiful, with stunning views and the cutest lambs around. Truly a highlight ✨

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

It was truly an amazing trip! As a huge LOTR fan, this felt like a dream come true. ✨ Organized by Altitude Tours, hands down one of the best tour companies in Queenstown—everything was seamless, well-organized, and our guide, Do, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Do (who was also our driver!) was a hardcore LOTR fan, which made the whole experience even better. It honestly felt like a trip down memory lane, visiting the actual filming locations and hearing all the stories behind them. I would highly recommend this tour to fellow LOTR fans or anyone curious about the films—but even if you’re not, the scenery alone is absolutely breathtaking. 💛

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

I had a great experience going on an altitude tour. Our guide, Kevin was really informative and well prepared. He got us treats for the trip and it was tasty! Also, he gave us the jade stone too. Thank you him for such a memorable tour!

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Review for: Glenorchy Scenic Tour - Morning

I loved the picnic and the scenic drive to Glenorchy and Paradise! I’m also very grateful to the little surprise for us on our way back to Queenstown. I appreciated how the tour was conducted on time as I had a flight to catch at 5.30pm.

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