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
2:00pm Afternoon
Afternoon Tour
9:00 Morning
Morning Tour
Reviews
353 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Amazing
Doreenitha K,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00I recently did the Milford Sound and Glenorchy & Paradise tours with Altitude Tours — both were truly unforgettable experiences. By pure luck, Stuart was the guide for both, and he’s an absolute gem. He instantly makes everyone feel welcome and keeps the vibe fun and engaging the entire time. Absolutely recommend it!
Great time
KYLE C,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Elaina was an amazing guide - so friendly and really cared to tell us all the stories but also to get to know us as well. Had a lot of fun on this tour. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to go to see these neighborhoods. She did a great job integrating the significance of these areas in films like LOTR and X-men
Miss
Bharti C,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00I travelled with my family members to Glenorchy with Altitude tours. We had a great experience with an amazing tour guide Shanay. Shanay was so friendly and made our trip a fun filled with providing historical stories and information about the sceneries, lakes and islands. Glenorchy was an absolute breathtaking experience such a beautiful place. Shanay also arranged a cosy picnic brunch. She is a great tour guide. The only thing I thought was a let down about this trip was we had very limited time in Glenorchy. I felt rushed and was unable to view the red shed and lake properly. Otherwise a great trip.
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