15 Best Glenorchy Tours In Queenstown

From Queenstown: Lord Of The Rings Tour to Glenorchy

/ May 13, 2026

1.From Queenstown: Lord Of The Rings Tour to Glenorchy

Small-group Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy, with film locations, Lothlórien photos, Isengard, and included tea.

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

/ May 13, 2026

2.Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

A half-day Queenstown tour to Glenorchy and Paradise: lake-edge views, Māori stories, movie locations, photo stops, and included tea.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide “Do” was awesome! She kept us engaged with interesting tidbits and made it interactive. She is very passionate about her job. Never a dull moment during the entire tour and we learnt a thing or two!”

397 reviewsFrom $117.29by Altitude Tours

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From Queenstown: Glenorchy and Paradise Scenic Half-Day Tour

/ May 14, 2026

3.From Queenstown: Glenorchy and Paradise Scenic Half-Day Tour

Scenic half-day from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Paradise. Lord of the Rings photo stops, optional cosplay, and a Kiwi morning tea picnic.

★ 4.8

“We had a great experience during this tour. Our guide (Ash) was very informative, friendly and accommodating to our request. Would highly recommend this booking.”

237 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $107by Altitude Tours

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour – Glenorchy (half day)

/ May 15, 2026

4.Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour – Glenorchy (half day)

A half-day Glenorchy Lord of the Rings scenic tour from Queenstown with 4WD filming-location stops, photo breaks, and hot drinks.

★ 4.5

“Peter, the guide was informative, engaging and very knowledgeable. Made the four plus hours just fly by. Highly recommend this trip”

235 reviewsFrom $190.31by Nomad Safaris

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From Queenstown: Half Day Trip to Glenorchy by Coach

/ May 19, 2026

5.From Queenstown: Half Day Trip to Glenorchy by Coach

A 4-hour Glenorchy coach trip from Queenstown with Maori mythology stories, Lake Wakatipu views, and 1.5 hours to walk, snack, and photograph.

★ 4.7

“Tour was beautiful, very informative and Dave our tour guide definitely made the tour what it was. Friendly, knowledgeable and knows how to have a laugh!!”

94 reviewsFrom $52by Queenstown Expeditions

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Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

/ May 19, 2026

6.Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Milford Sound fly-explore-fly from Queenstown with Glenorchy Air: round-trip flights, up to 2 hours walking, Lady Bowen Falls views.

★ 5.0

“Very well organized. Staff are all amazing. Pilot James was lovely. Very informative trip and he kept us safe and made sure we were all happy !”

89 reviewsFrom $340.69by Glenorchy Air Services and Tourist Co. Ltd

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Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

/ May 20, 2026

7.Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

Half-day Queenstown to Glenorchy tour with Maori storytelling, lake views, Red Shed stops, and ~2 hours to explore on your own.

★ 4.5

“Great little tour covering many spots of interest and where beautiful photos can be taken. Tour guide was knowledgeable, and the pre-recorded commentary was also interesting.”

60 reviewsFrom $61.44by QUEENSTOWN EXPEDITIONS

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Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

/ May 21, 2026

8.Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Fly Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook, land at Mt Cook Village, explore for hours, and walk the Hooker Valley Track with a small group.

★ 5.0

“James was our pilot and ZK-KDK was our plane! Weather was fantastic. It was a great day! Smooth plane ❤️❤️❤️!”

49 reviewsFrom $526.87by Glenorchy Air Services and Tourist Co. Ltd

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Glenorchy: 4WD Lord Of the Rings Tour Half-Day

/ May 22, 2026

9.Glenorchy: 4WD Lord Of the Rings Tour Half-Day

A half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy with LOTR filming spots, replica movie props, and small-group guiding in a Land Rover.

★ 4.5

“Great guide! Amazing day ! Lots of details regarding the filming of the films. Thank you so much ! The only downside is that for half a day, 150 euros/person is still very (too!) expensive!”

37 reviewsFrom $167by Outback New Zealand Ltd

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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy – 1/2 Day

/ May 23, 2026

10.Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy – 1/2 Day

Chase movie-set views from Queenstown to Glenorchy with expert photo coaching, Lake Wakatipu scenery, snacks, and a tripod on request.

★ 5.0

“I bought my husband a photography tour with Glen as a surprise birthday gift. This is his feedback- The scenery in the Southern Lakes Region is a photographer’s paradise, but without someone to point out the best locations, finding them Read more”

32 reviewsFrom $235.82by Glen Howey Photography Tours

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Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

/ May 24, 2026

11.Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Fly from Queenstown to Stewart Island in a small plane with live commentary, then explore independently for up to five hours.

★ 5.0

“Fabulous trip to Stewart island. Smooth flight with amazing views, would definitely recommend it. Our pilot Will was friendly, helpful and gave us lots of information on the flight. Thankyou Will and all the friendly staff at Glenorchy.”

24 reviewsFrom $526.87by Glenorchy Air Services and Tourist Co. Ltd

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Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

/ May 25, 2026

12.Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Private kayaking from Glenorchy to Pigeon Island for flightless bird spotting, tea on the shore, and Southern Alps views on Lake Wakatipu.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic kayaking experience with Glenorchy Island Safari. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel safe. Stunning scenery, calm waters, plus a lovely break with hot Raro drink and fruit cake. Very well organised and truly unforgettable.”

19 reviewsFrom $96.19by Rippled Earth Ltd

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Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

/ May 26, 2026

13.Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

Private half-day photo tour from Queenstown to Skippers, Arrowtown and Glenorchy in an A/C 4WD with local photo guidance.

★ 5.0

“Was an overall excellent experience with a talented professional. The locations selected and advice given to help get some amazing shots was invaluable. Would highly recommend.”

17 reviewsFrom $223.41by Aiste Photo Tours & Shoots

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Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

/ May 27, 2026

14.Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

A fully private 6-hour Glenorchy and Paradise day trip from Queenstown with flexible stops, easy walks, included fuel and parking.

★ 5.0

“Amazing trip, Jay was great. Highly recommend taking this. He was very nice and went out of his way to make the trip really awesome”

15 reviewsFrom $351.87by Travelngo

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Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

/ May 27, 2026

15.Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

Private Queenstown photo tour by local guide: Arrowtown, Skippers Canyon, Glenorchy and Wanaka, with lunch, coaching, WiFi.

★ 5.0

“This review is long overdue, but I wanted to thank Aiste for a fabulous day of photography and sightseeing! Participating in a photo tour like this was a new experience for me, and I found it to be truly worthwhile – Aiste was incredibly helpful iRead more”

13 reviewsFrom $322.70by Aiste Photo Tours & Shoots

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