Exploring Glenorchy
There are plenty of places to explore in the village
While exploring the township there are opportunities to support local, as well as our heritage buildings; library, church, ruins. Click on the names of each business to find out more:
Our little cafe in Glenorchy is the closest to Lake Whakatipu (just next to the house) and offers delicious coffee from Patagonia, roasted in Queenstown, as well as Patagonia ice cream (summer months only) baking and savoury treats for lunch from Kinloch and stunning views.
A cute shop providing unique treasures handmade in New Zealand including pottery, jewellery, wooly yarns, artwork, wool accessories, and plenty more. Find them on Mull Street at the crossroads opposite the pubs.
For some adventure fuel check out the food at Akin, the Glenorchy Hotel, Mrs Woollys, or head out to Kinloch.
The Glenorchy Lagoon walk is in the village, and the Ziplines and Dart River trips start from here. The office for Heli Glenorchy can also be found on Mull St. The Animal Experience is just 2kms outside the village towards Kinloch and Mt Judah is just 1km back towards Queenstown.
For more information about the village in general check out the community website here, where there’s also a wealth of information about the local history.