Small village at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
About 45 minutes along the lake
The drive to Glenorchy is one of the most beautiful in the country. The village is the starting point for the Routeburn Track and for valleys used in many films.
Listings are for identification and discovery; confirm opening hours, prices and details independently before visiting.
| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Skyline QueenstownBob’s Peak, Brecon Street | Gondola and luge | Gondola to views over the lake and the Remarkables. |
| TSS EarnslawSteamer Wharf | Steamship | Coal-fired steamship of 1912 still crossing the lake. |
| Queenstown GardensPeninsula beside the town centre | Garden | Lakeside gardens on a small peninsula. |
| ArrowtownAbout 20 minutes north-east | Historic town | Gold-rush town of stone cottages and autumn colour. |
| Kiwi Birdlife ParkBrecon Street | Wildlife park | Kiwi and native birds next to the gondola. |
| Onsen Hot PoolsArthurs Point | Hot pools | Private cedar hot tubs above the Shotover River. |
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