Glenorchy – A Small Town Of Beauty

Posted: Dec 29, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Nestled between two of New Zealand's most breathtaking mountain ranges the Humboltd and Richardson is a small town known as Glenorchy. This beautiful countryside overlooked by the snow kissed Mount Earnslaw in the North of New Zealand is just the right anecdote if you are planning a peaceful vacation away from your priorities in life. The town is home to not more than 300 people. However, its outdoor activities, shopping options, dining venues and attractions are abundant.

Beautiful hills and picturesque lakes that provide an ambience sure to relax your senses will envelop travellers to Glenorchy. What is more, visitors will also find the countries surrounding landscapes quite familiar as many of the sceneries here were used as prime locations that depict scenes from the award winning Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. The beautiful landscapes of Glenorchy have further been the centre of filming for movies such as Hercules, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia.

Travellers can also find an interesting shopping experience whilst roaming the streets of Glenorchy. There are plenty of shops here that sell a variety of items and some of these include clothes, accessories, camping gear, outdoor sporting gear and backpacker products. There is also a range of unique items made using possum fur, these items include toys, bags, clothes and bed spreads.

Travellers can also enjoy a delicious meal, taste impeccable wines and enjoy an aromatic coffee at the prestigious Glenorchy Information Centre Store. There is also a range of diners strung along the streets that offer a menu of choice. Travellers looking to indulge in some outdoor activities are in for a treat, the country is renowned for its adrenaline pumping adventures and some of these include mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, wind surfing, jet boating, paragliding, private boating, hunting, golfing and many more.

At Glenorchy, there are many places of interest and some of its main attractions are its environment, mountain scalps and lakes. If you are looking for a resort in Queenstown NZ that offers accommodations to suit your requirements then a stay at the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown is recommended. This Queenstown resort boasts luxurious facilities and hospitable services for a well-appointed stay.

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