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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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S$ 147.15
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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
S$ 92.49
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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
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(65) • 1K+ booked
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S$ 225.65
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
New Activity
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S$ 447.70
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
S$ 575.39
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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New Activity
S$ 393.99
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • From Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Small Group Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
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S$ 135.39
Glenorchy Glacier Expedition Flight Experience
Tours • Glenorchy

Glenorchy Glacier Expedition Flight Experience

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
New Activity
S$ 748.39
Fiordland Helicopter & Cruise Experience with Lunch
Tours • From Queenstown

Fiordland Helicopter & Cruise Experience with Lunch

English guided
Morning departure
3-5 hrs
New Activity
S$ 1,496.79
Earnslaw Burn Scenic Helicopter Flight
Tours • Glenorchy

Earnslaw Burn Scenic Helicopter Flight

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English guided
Up to 3 hrs
New Activity
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S$ 470.09
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
S$ 712.75

Hotels in Glenorchy

EcoScapes
Hotels • Glenorchy

EcoScapes

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4.8 / 5
(42)
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S$ 564.06
Glenorchy Lake House
Hotels • Glenorchy

Glenorchy Lake House

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4.6 / 5
(17)
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S$ 763.86
Blanket Bay
Hotels • Glenorchy

Blanket Bay

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5.0 / 5
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S$ 1,603.69
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
Hotels • Glenorchy

Kinloch Wilderness Retreat

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4.2 / 5
(151)
From
S$ 144.67
Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
Hotels • Glenorchy

Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge

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4.9 / 5
(36)
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S$ 838.46
Whare Puwaha
Hotels • Glenorchy

Whare Puwaha

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S$ 749.92

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

June looks cheapest for activities, at around USD 123 — roughly 71% below the priciest month in February, so visiting in June often means much lower activity costs. 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 fairly close to departure — typically about 5 days ahead — which makes Glenorchy a destination that suits spontaneous trips; still allow extra time in peak months. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Glenorchy

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1SGD = 1.40NZD

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Glenorchy

Quick Glenorchy snapshot for curious travellers

Glenorchy is a compact outdoors-oriented destination where Tours dominate activity bookings, and demand varies markedly through the year. Klook data show a clear high season and quieter months, so the town’s rhythm swings between busy tour periods and more relaxed windows.

Best times to visit based on demand and prices

Klook booking data indicate the busiest months are January and February, while demand tapers off into the late autumn and early winter. Prices climb into the peak in February and stay high through March, then drift down by April and into May and June; June typically records the lowest prices on Klook. If you want fewer crowds and lower prices, plan for May–June; if you’re after the peak-season atmosphere and don’t mind higher prices, aim for January–March. Prices and demand move together here—when bookings peak, so do typical booking prices.

Tips for travellers from Singapore

Most experiences in Glenorchy can be arranged at short notice: Klook’s data show travellers typically book around five days ahead, and some last-minute shoppers book within three days. If you’re travelling in the peak months named above, consider locking in key tours a few weeks in advance to secure space; for off-peak travel you can be more flexible and still find good options on Klook.

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