Glenorchy, New Zealand

Glenorchy, New Zealand

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Glenorchy is a small settlement nestled in spectacular scenery at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's south Island. It is approximately 45 kilometres by road or boat from Queenstown, the nearest large town.

Glenorchy is a popular tourist spot, close to many tramping tracks. It lies near the borders of Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park. The local scenery received worldwide attention when it was used as one of the settings in the first of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" films. "Vertical Limit" was also filmed in the area.

Glenorchy was probably named after Glen Orchy in Argyll, Scotland.

Services

Glenorchy is a small town which contains only a few services. These are:

* Two restaurant/bars
* Two luxury lodges
* A camping ground
* Two cafes
* A petrol station
* A fur trading post
* A jetboat company
* A motel
* Hotel accommodation
* An airstrip with skydiving operation (just outside the town)

ee also

*Glenorchy Air

References

*cite book | first=A. W. | last=Reed | title=The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names | publisher=Reed Books | location=Auckland | year=2002 | id=ISBN 0-7900-0761-4


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