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Glenorchy
Town in Otago, New Zealand

Glenorchy

Glenorchy is a small settlement at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island region of Otago, New Zealand.

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It is approximately 45 km (28 mi) by road or boat from Queenstown, the nearest large town. There are two pubs, a café and a range of small shops in the town catering mainly to tourists but also to the small resident population. There is also a small airstrip which caters to small planes.

How locals move

Getting around Glenorchy the local way

  • Get aroundThe locals are friendly enough to hitch a ride with as well.

From Wikivoyage: Glenorchy, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-03.

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