Glenorchy travel guide

Glenorchy Tourism | Glenorchy Guide

You're Going to Love Glenorchy

Glenorchy is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Glenorchy to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Glenorchy

Glenorchy in March
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenorchy in March
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glenorchy

Plane

Although Glenorchy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 33 km from Glenorchy. Airlines that fly from Australia to Glenorchy include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest flight to Glenorchy from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenorchy is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 29 km from Glenorchy. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Glenorchy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 33 km from Glenorchy. Airlines that fly from Australia to Glenorchy include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest flight to Glenorchy from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Glenorchy is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 29 km from Glenorchy. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Glenorchy

Airlines serving Glenorchy

British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (989 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (860 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,795 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glenorchy

Hiring a car in Glenorchy

Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Glenorchy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.03 and $44.03.

Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Glenorchy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.03 and $44.03.