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Queenstown Full-Day 8 Top Spots Small Group Discovery Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Queenstown Full-Day 8 Top Spots Small Group Discovery Tour

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4.9 / 5
(21) • 300+ booked
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฿ 3,866
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Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Film Theme Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Film Theme Tour

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5.0 / 5
(5) • 100+ booked
฿ 2,430
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Lord of the Rings Safari - Glenorchy Half Day Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Safari - Glenorchy Half Day Tour

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English guided
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4.6 / 5
(65) • 1K+ booked
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฿ 5,930
Mount Earnslaw Scenic Flight Tour with Glacier Landing
Tours • Glenorchy

Mount Earnslaw Scenic Flight Tour with Glacier Landing

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Small group
English guided
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฿ 11,766
Glenorchy Glacier Express Helicopter Flight
Tours • From Queenstown

Glenorchy Glacier Express Helicopter Flight

Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
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4.8 / 5
(13) • 200+ booked
฿ 15,121
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Private Tour with Moke Lake
Tours • From Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Private Tour with Moke Lake

English guided
Free cancellation
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฿ 10,354
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Small Group Tour

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English guided
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฿ 3,558
Glenorchy Glacier Expedition Flight Experience
Tours • Glenorchy

Glenorchy Glacier Expedition Flight Experience

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
New Activity
฿ 19,667
Fiordland Helicopter & Cruise Experience with Lunch
Tours • From Queenstown

Fiordland Helicopter & Cruise Experience with Lunch

English guided
Morning departure
3-5 hrs
New Activity
฿ 39,335
Earnslaw Burn Scenic Helicopter Flight
Tours • Glenorchy

Earnslaw Burn Scenic Helicopter Flight

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
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฿ 12,354
Glenorchy Lake Lochnagar Half-Day Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing
Tours • Glenorchy

Glenorchy Lake Lochnagar Half-Day Helicopter Tour with Glacier Landing

English guided
Free cancellation
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New Activity
฿ 18,731

Hotels in Glenorchy

EcoScapes
Hotels • Glenorchy

EcoScapes

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4.8 / 5
(42)
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฿ 14,839.9
Glenorchy Lake House
Hotels • Glenorchy

Glenorchy Lake House

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4.6 / 5
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฿ 19,982.6
Blanket Bay
Hotels • Glenorchy

Blanket Bay

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5.0 / 5
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฿ 41,832.9
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Hotels • Glenorchy

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

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4.2 / 5
(151)
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฿ 3,776.4
Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
Hotels • Glenorchy

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

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4.9 / 5
(36)
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฿ 21,804
Whare Puwaha
Hotels • Glenorchy

Whare Puwaha

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฿ 19,533.4

Reviews of Glenorchy activities

Klook User
2026-06-27 00:20:02
Fantastic 5.0
The tour is packed in one day. Very reasonable and worth the price. Our tour guide Andy is a safe driver, good at communicating and was also very generous in stopping at other beautiful spots apart from listed itinerary to take some shots. highly recommended.
Klook 用戶
2026-07-30 09:36:05
Fantastic 5.0
I was delighted to sign up for this trip to Glenorchy and Paradise. Although the weather wasn't very stable, we were lucky enough to see a rainbow on the way to Glenorchy. Jim, our guide and driver, immediately pulled over at a suitable photo spot so we could admire this special scenery. Along the way, the humorous Jim not only introduced us to the unique characteristics of the towns around Lake Wakatipu but also gave us a deeper understanding of the entire South Island of New Zealand. This was a very pleasant and worthwhile trip.
Klook 用戶
2026-05-24 07:47:57
Fantastic 5.0
Riding in an off-road jeep was so cool! Before we even got in, the guide said we could sit anywhere, so I went straight for the front passenger seat. 😂 I highly recommend the front passenger seat! 👍 The view is great, and you can chat with the guide. 🤣 Their commentary was also very interesting. Plus, the Legend of Zelda movie coming out in 2027 was filmed here, which is exciting for fans! There was also an afternoon tea break, and both the banana cake and hot cocoa were delicious. Just a heads-up, though: there are some small, blood-sucking flies in the area that can be a bit annoying. 😂
LAU ******
2026-05-29 14:16:02
Fantastic 5.0
Absolutely amazing experience of our NZ trip🫶🏼 Thank you Rebecca, Laurie & Matt☺️

Glenorchy at a glance

When is Glenorchy cheapest?

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Avg $261 Priciest $419 Cheapest $123
Nov Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in June at around USD 123 — roughly 71% below the priciest month (February), making June a great time for lower-cost bookings and less crowding. Based on Klook booking data, November 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

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21 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 5 days ahead, so trips from the Philippines can be fairly spontaneous; with peak demand in February, consider securing key activities earlier if travelling then. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Glenorchy

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    No time difference

  • Currency

    1THB = 0.05NZD

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Glenorchy

Glenorchy at a glance

Glenorchy is a compact outdoors-oriented destination where tours dominate Klook bookings, and demand shows clear high and low points through the year. Activities cluster around guided excursions and nature experiences, so the rhythm of bookings follows the seasonal mood rather than a wide mix of city attractions.

When to visit and price patterns

According to Klook booking data, the busiest months are January and February, while demand eases into the middle of the year. Prices peak in February and drift down through the spring into June, with June typically the least expensive month on Klook. For lower prices and smaller crowds choose late spring and June; for full peak-season atmosphere plan for January–February. Overall, prices and demand move together here: the months with the busiest demand are also the most expensive.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most Klook bookings for Glenorchy are made about five days ahead on average, with many last-minute bookings within three days and a minority planned up to around three weeks. If you’re travelling from the Philippines and prefer flexibility, you can often book a few days before travel, but consider locking popular tours earlier in the peak months to avoid limited availability. Use Klook to check options and reserve experiences once your dates are set.

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