Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Glenorchy travel guide

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Glenorchy is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glenorchy has to offer.

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When to visit Glenorchy

Glenorchy in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenorchy in October
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Glenorchy from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, 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 India, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest flight to Glenorchy from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Glenorchy

ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Glenorchy

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,966 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glenorchy

Average rates range from around $69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,739 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glenorchy

Hiring a car in Glenorchy

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

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