If you plan for a New Zealand trip, 100% you should put Queenstown in the list. As New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown attracts more than three million visitors each year, renowned for a variety of outdoor activities and its vibrant nightlife with sophisticated nightclubs and lively pub tours that are always a big hit with visitors. There are some posts about Queenstown on @haveyoubeenhere that you should check out to see how beautiful it is.
In this post, I want to recommend a place which is less than an hour away from Queenstown - Glenorchy - It is one of the most peaceful place in New Zealand that I have visited - Located in the South Island region of Otago, Glenorchy is a small settlement at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu. The town just has around 400 residents, but has an impressive range of sights and activities, making it a good getaway from Queenstown.
There are many tramping trails near Glenorchy, making it a popular tourist spot. Among the activities available in Glenorchy are walking and trekking, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, etc. Some local pub and café, as well as several small shops, serve mostly tourists but also residents of the town.
Get your drink!
There are a few choices for the cafe' and pub here, although they are not big, fancy shops, but they all set the outside table for the chill morning, with the view of the mountain which is the good vibes to enjoy the fresh air
Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve
Waterfront Reserve in Glenorchy is a small public park with stunning views of Glenorchy's waterfront. The most impressive thing that I always remember is the trees with their roots under that blue-green water. The small red shed, which appears in many images of Glenorchy, is also located here at the waterfront reserve. Definitely a favorite spot for photographers, an ideal place for a picnic, BBQ day out. Properly, this is not the majestic landscape, Glenorchy is all about slowing down and connecting with nature
Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway
This is a one-hour walk on level, well-groomed paths and boardwalks which is achievable for anyone who can walk. It passes mountains, lakes, marshes, lagoons, and meadows, which all look stunning in the cool, early morning sun. The view across the lake and snowy mountains are breathtaking. This is a must-do activity in Glenorchy on a day trip.
There are more activities in Glenorchy but we could only just spend a morning here because some of us had to return to work in the afternoon. As such, we head back to Queenstown. Below are just some bonus pictures that I took when I was in Queenstown, hope you guys enjoy the post. Thanks for your time!
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can agree with the first sentence, queenstown is a must ;)) havent been to glenorchy, but at Lake Wakatipu, which is really amazing. wow, 400 residents is really small!
Yeah! That's beautiful landscape! I spent 3,5 months in Queenstown and never get bored of it amazing life style, really miss the days we wrapped some food and beers and gathered next to the lake. Glenorchy is just a perfect place to get away from that chaos!
wow thats a long time :) great that you had the time! yeah haha love those chill evenings too
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Dep lam, 1 trong nhung cho dep nhat ma c tung dat chan den! :D
Glenorchy looks amazing! I always loved the idea of staying for a short while in less populated areas. Adding that one to my bucket list.
Thank you sharing this!
My pleasure! I am totally agree with your opinion, in this busy life, I really respect the days that I could slow down and spend time to connect with nature, that's why my favorite color is green! Thanks so much for spending time on my post!
Heard a lot about this place but haven’t been there yet. I will try to visit Glenorchy asap :))
Definitely should put it in the list, some people may think it's boring there, but this place is very unique to explore!
Wonderful photo story from Queenstown, @hknauy! 👌 Reposted!
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What a beautiful place. Europe is a dream that one day I would like to fulfill, and get to know all the low countries with their wonderful places. ♥️😍
Hopefully you"ll make your dream come true! :)
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Absolutely agree with you. I haven't been to New Zealand but, your incredibly stunning photos, filled with the richness of nature, entice me to travel there for sure. I'm particularly impressed by the waterfront and would love to linger there where I'd forget about the concerns of life, haha. 😁 Anyway, thanks a lot Na for this marvelous tour.
Thank you so much for reading through my whole post! I know you are a nature lover, so New Zealand must be on your travel list. Looking forward to hear about your future trips, I myself really miss NZ! ;)
Full of beautiful view and photos
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