Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour
Overview
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Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle Earth magic.
Join this sightseeing tour for a magical half-day journey to Glenorchy and Paradise. This small settlement is full of character and charm and is home to some of the most famous and scenic sights found in the region.
Tuck into a classic Kiwi morning/afternoon tea and be entertained by the local stories and film history from your expert local guide. Let us take you on a mystical journey to Paradise and experience more.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Costumes onboard for a unique photo opportunity
WiFi on board
Morning/Afternoon Tea
Professional guide & live commentary onboard
Maori storytelling and history
On board Kiwi music (download our Spotify playlist!)
Famous movie locations
Complimentary central Queenstown transfers
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
Begin your day meeting your friendly guide in the Queenstown Town Centre. Starting with a spectacular scenic drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy along the lake edge, with scenic photo spots and entertaining stories from your local guide about Lake Whakatipu and its legends.
As we travel along this incredible drive, we will stop and take in the amazing views from Bennett's Bluff. From here you can catch your first glimpse of Glenorchy and the Mount Aspiring National Park sitting beyond it.
Options
9:00 Morning
Morning Tour
2:00pm Afternoon
Afternoon Tour
Reviews
358 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!
Tara F,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kevin was a wonderful, knowledgeable, and generous tour guide! He took us through the windy mountain roads and told interesting tales along the way. We had a lovely lunch of thick cheese sandwiches and an array of hot drink options. He gave us each a smooth stone to keep.
Lovely Glenorchy visit with Aragella
Rana D,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a beautiful half day driving and walking through the quaint small towns of Glenorchy and Paradise. It rained a bit, but Altitude Travels gave us umbrellas. It was a very small group and we felt like being privately chauffered. Aragella was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Through her we got to know the country a bit better. The morning tea was simple but delicious.
This is a short trip that...
NiranjanBabu A,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a short trip that you can self-drive, but we booked a guided tour due to time constraints. Kevin was an exceptional tour guide—professional, kind, and very helpful. I highly recommend this tour.
Worth it
TAITING K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00The driver is humorous and friendly. And the story telling is not very vivid but clear. We bumped into a rain when having the morning tea but the driver did a lot of things to make us feel as comfy as possible.
Awesome experience
Tania L,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Do was amazing right from the start she made us feel comfortable and had us laughing well worth every cent we spent are looking forward to going back and doing more tours with Altitude highly recommend very knowledgeable and entertaining
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