Glenorchy and Paradise Valley Expedition: Discover Maori Mythology and Film Locations

Embark on a mystical half-day expedition to Glenorchy and Paradise Valley. Discover Maori mythology, visit film locations, and enjoy kiwi-style tea. Book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glenorchy-Queenstown Road - Travel in Luxury on board our Glass Roof vehicle and enjoy some of the best views in the world
  • Bennett’s Bluff Lookout - Photo Stop for 15 minutes
  • Glenorchy Wharf - Enjoy some relaxing time in Glenorchy taking in this incredible small township
  • Glenorchy-Paradise Road - Sit back and relax as your local…
What's Included
  • Multilingual: English, Spanish & Mandarin
  • Plenty of photo opportunities
  • Morning/Afternoon Tea
  • Glenorchy town visit
  • Multilingual GPS themed commentary with individual headsets
  • Professional Local Driver Guide with Commentary
  • More than just Movie Locations
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Mystical morning & afternoon half-day expeditions to Glenorchy and Paradise! Take in the Spectacular Dart River, discover storytelling and learn about Maori Mythology. Enjoy our morning or afternoon tea provided.
Travel with Queenstown Expeditions into the Heart of this region’s stunning beauty towards Glenorchy, Paradise and Diamond Lake, home to Many…

Location
12 Athol Street
Athol Street
Main pickup location is at the Athol Street bus stop location in downtown Queenstown
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrea_c
Nov 5, 2024
10 for effort - Although it was a dreadful day … lots of rain and fog, our guide did his best to entertain us. I managed to return to the locations of the tour the next day when it was sunny and I walked by myself because all the information I got from our guide on the day of the tour was very useful.
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714tamsind
Sep 8, 2024
Wonderful! - Serena was an amazing tour guide - super knowledgeable and friendly! Would defo recommend the tour of Glenorchy and Paradise, everywhere we turned was a beautiful photo op.
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Bubblescrook
Jun 14, 2024
Yes, I've been to Paradise and Glenorchy! - I really enjoyed an afternoon tour to Paradise and Glenorchy on 29 May. Libby was an excellent guide and driver. It was a small group which was nice. The audio of Maori myths and early settlers was very interesting and the scenery and photo stops were spectacular. Glenorchy is a quaint little town and I had plenty of time to take photos. I would definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting Queenstown.
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Travellingisliving83
Jan 25, 2024
Fun way to spend a morning, driver guide was new, but very friendly and fun. Gorgeous scenery - My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our almost "private" tour with the driver guide. Sadly I can't remember his name, but he was originally from Argentina, really very nice gentleman and looked after us so well. He was right on time with pick up, and was really flexible when we wanted to stay a little longer at a couple of places, and we still got back to Queenstown on time. The only thing I didn't love about the tour was having to put headphones on to listen to commentary, I'd rather just hear it from the guide, but the commentary we did hear was very interesting though and we didn't have any tech issues. The stops were lovely, the scenery was spectacular and we really enjoyed our morning with the guide. We were lucky to have a spectacular sunny day too. I would have loved to have seen a sheep shearing demo but they weren't doing them that day. My friend and I loved the time at the end at the farm feeding the animals. Very cute and lots of laughing when the sheep kept following us for food when we had run out and kept headbutting us on the backside. This was the very first tour my friend and I did on our 4 week NZ trip and it was very memorable. Thank you for what you do and your wonderful customer service. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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Dante_g
Oct 5, 2023
Scenic drive - A very pleasant way to explore these two destinations. My daughter's first language is Mandarin and she found the pre-recorded commentary in that language very good. Ample time at the stops. If you're tall make sure you sit in the front row of the tour bus.
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Cynthia_f
Oct 1, 2023
It's the real Paradise! ... - It's the real Paradise! Besides, the animals in the farm are soooo lovely! A very happy half-day tour. Love it!
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Karina_p
May 26, 2023
Beautiful drive and... - Beautiful drive and interesting commentary. Loved the farm and stunning landscape of the lakes, Glenorchy and Paradise.
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Pamcc1
Jan 2, 2023
Great scenery and a pleasant morning - Great trip to view the lake and Glenorchy as well as some lord of the rigs sites, nice guide in 12 seater bus, but played her music a little loud whilst driving Fantastic scenery
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Carl_r
May 27, 2024
Carl's and Arti trip - Was a great afternoon looking around this beautiful outback of Queenstown and worth the value , would do it again next trip with family next time
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Belinda_m
Jan 4, 2023
Underwhelming, and certainly not premium - if you want to view Glenorchy from a bus this is your tour. Our 'premium experience' was a lap of the town in the bus with no option to stop and explore or take any photos. Paradise is beautiful in terms of scenery, but there's literally nothing there, and again you just look out the window of the bus. Expensive tour to just sit on the bus for four hours and not do anything.
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