Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
It is located at 44 km/27 mi from Queenstown (a breathtaking, scenic drive) and consists the gateway to Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks. Glenorchy and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins.
Grasp the opportunity to explore the wider area of Glenorchy on a mountain bike. There is variety of trails you can choose from, depending on your skill level (easy/intermediate: Rees Valley, Paradise, Routeburn Track, Judah and Heather Jock Tracks; advanced: Mt McIntosh, track with great views of Lake Wakatipu and Mount Earnslaw.
Immerse yourself in the cycling adventure, feel the thrill of your personal effort and cover miles and miles discovering the rare and wild beauty of the surrounding mountains, hills, valleys and forests! There is a number of operators, based in Glenorchy that offer a great variety of guided tours, or bike rental.
Note: Mountain Biking is prohibited on all tracks in Mt Aspiring National Park.
