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 Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Emirates. 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 Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Emirates. 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 (4,586 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,938 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (873 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (312 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glenorchy

Hiring a car in Glenorchy

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.57 and $43.42.

Expect to pay $2.72 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 $32.57 and $43.42.