Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Glenorchy February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Glenorchy Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy.dx6048043)[Hotels in Glenorchy](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy-Hotels.d6048043.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Glenorchy Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Glenorchy.d6048043.Car-Rental-Guide)[Glenorchy Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy.d6048043.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Glenorchy ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Glenorchy Types of activities [Glenorchy travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy.dx6048043) ![Glenorchy which includes a pebble beach, a lake or waterhole and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048043/e10327a2-e5e2-4809-a506-5a2d0bf98ce0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glenorchy which includes a pebble beach, a lake or waterhole and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048043/e10327a2-e5e2-4809-a506-5a2d0bf98ce0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glenorchy featuring farmland, land animals and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9135/3fc49be9-141e-428b-91ac-97d01611df07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glenorchy featuring wild flowers, a lake or waterhole and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048043/bd90973a-1e89-4abe-b7da-47c5ed0c66c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Glenorchy showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and a pebble beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048043/154caa0f-eb61-49d2-8795-a5e1959e9093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Glenorchy Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Glenorchy has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Glenorchy is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Glenorchy to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Glenorchy Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Glenorchy. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Glenorchy attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Coronet Peak Ski Area Traverse ski and snowboard runs for all skill levels at Coronet Peak, a 691-acre (280-hectare) ski field to the northeast of Queenstown. Take on moguls and off-piste areas, then recharge at one of the many cafés and restaurants that serve hot food and drinks throughout the day. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Coronet-Peak-Ski-Area-Otago.d502451.Vacation-Attraction) ![Coronet Peak Ski Area featuring snow skiing as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502451/fd504de5-e9eb-4908-ac82-85ff79a37cdb.jpg) ### 2\. Queenstown Gardens The Queenstown Gardens occupy a small peninsula on Lake Wakatipu, on the outskirts of Queenstown. Since 1867 the gardens have been a central feature of the town, and provide a tranquil break from the busy streets. Visit the gardens to see historic, heritage-listed trees, marvel at the views of The Remarkables mountain range, or enjoy sporting and leisure activities. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Queenstown-Gardens-Queenstown.d508184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Queenstown Gardens which includes a bridge and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508184/f21bd720-7c56-4576-95d8-d46a634790e9.jpg) ### 3\. The Remarkables Ski Area Enjoy 543 acres (220 hectares) of slopes less than an hour’s drive from central Queenstown at the Remarkables. Test yourself at the terrain parks or watch the action from the warmth of a café while sipping a hot chocolate. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Remarkables-Ski-Area-Kawarau-Falls.d502452.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Remarkables Ski Area showing a gondola and snow as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502452/02659233-4a35-4c69-b6e5-00263b835545.jpg) ### 4\. Skyline Queenstown Winding up the side of Bob’s Peak is the steepest cable-car line in the Southern Hemisphere. Since 1967, the Skyline Gondola has been taking visitors to the summit of Bob’s Peak for views across the Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu area. Skyline also operates a number of adventure activities on the mountain. The gondola is the best way to access the mountain biking, hiking and paragliding that takes place on Bob’s Peak. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Skyline-Queenstown-Queenstown-City-Centre.d502443.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skyline Gondola featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502443/82b666ed-65dd-4e7f-9f62-ae9c46c2c37a.jpg) ### 5\. Lake Wakatipu Lake Wakatipu is a lightning bolt-shaped lake set in the shadow of dramatic mountain peaks and alpine forests. The lake is the ideal setting for outdoor pursuits such as biking, fishing, kayaking and walking. Lake Wakatipu is 84 kilometres (52 miles) long and extends for 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) at its widest point. Māori legend states that the lake formed after a giant was burnt to death and thus scorched a huge hole by melting the ice of the nearby mountains. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Wakatipu-Otago.d6048045.Vacation-Attraction) ![Lake Wakatipu showing mountains and a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048045/5fb28eca-f92d-4b28-9fda-517e626e3d11.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Glenorchy | Number of things to do | 17 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option](/things-to-do/private-guided-activity-in-glenorchy-island-safari.a47065478.activity-details): CA $128 | | Top 5 things to do | [Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)](/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-scenic-tour.a1393856.activity-details)[Moke Lake Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/moke-lake-kayak-experience.a2138056.activity-details)[Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option](/things-to-do/private-guided-activity-in-glenorchy-island-safari.a47065478.activity-details)[Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience](/things-to-do/dart-river-jet-boat-and-wilderness-experience.a1393851.activity-details)[Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown](/things-to-do/glenorchy-island-safari.a49731606.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Moke Lake Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/moke-lake-kayak-experience.a2138056.activity-details)[Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown](/things-to-do/glenorchy-island-safari.a49731606.activity-details)[Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour \| Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls](/things-to-do/glenorchy-50-min-helicopter-tour-earnslaw-burn-waterfalls.a50672460.activity-details)[Queenstown Helicopter Experience Exclusive Earnslaw Burn Glacier](/things-to-do/queenstown-helicopter-experience-exclusive-earnslaw-burn-glacier.a50665348.activity-details)[Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown](/things-to-do/milford-sound-earnslaw-burn-helicopter-tour-from-queenstown.a50851816.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)](/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-scenic-tour.a1393856.activity-details)[Moke Lake Kayak Experience](/things-to-do/moke-lake-kayak-experience.a2138056.activity-details)[Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience](/things-to-do/dart-river-jet-boat-and-wilderness-experience.a1393851.activity-details)[Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown](/things-to-do/dart-river-funyak-canoe-plus-jet-boat-tour-from-queenstown.a741526.activity-details)[Lord of Rings Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4x4 (full day)](/things-to-do/lord-of-rings-full-day-tour-around-queenstown-lakes-by-4x4.a1395110.activity-details) | ## What to do in Glenorchy --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Glenorchy ![Glen of Orchy, wandering around 🍁](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048043/4a187c57-db15-46ef-9fe6-57e97a7c1589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve, a lovely green space in Glenorchy. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers. [](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy-Waterfront-Reserve-Queenstown.d553248621565249395.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glenorchy Wharf 3/5(1 review) Learn about the local history of Glenorchy when you spend time at Glenorchy Wharf. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls. [](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy-Wharf-Queenstown.d553248635976415382.Vacation-Attraction) #### Glenorchy Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Glenorchy at Glenorchy Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's glaciers. [](https://expedia.ca/Glenorchy-Golf-Club-Queenstown.d553248621565249399.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Glenorchy ![Diamond lake near Kinloch, Otago, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6214765/29f8c3fb-ae35-40c3-94e3-9d72b6a73c0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kinloch ![Mount Aspiring National Park showing a gorge or canyon and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344369/b690e97d-f9fb-4d42-aeaa-cadf78a86591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Aspiring National Park ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Glenorchy worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Glenorchy? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Glenorchy? ### Is three days enough to stay in Glenorchy? ### What are some activities to do in Glenorchy with kids? > - [Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-scenic-tour.a1393856.activity-details) > - [Moke Lake Kayak Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/moke-lake-kayak-experience.a2138056.activity-details) > - [Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dart-river-jet-boat-and-wilderness-experience.a1393851.activity-details) > - [Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dart-river-funyak-canoe-plus-jet-boat-tour-from-queenstown.a741526.activity-details) > - [Lord of Rings Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4x4 (full day)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lord-of-rings-full-day-tour-around-queenstown-lakes-by-4x4.a1395110.activity-details) ### What to do in Glenorchy for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Glenorchy? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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