Stunning Queenstown to Glenorchy, New Zealand

Glenorchy is only about 45 minutes from Queenstown and both of these places in the South Island of New Zealand are absolutely stunning. This is vlog 1 of our latest 7 part South Island, NZ road trip series.

The first scenic stop was Bennetts Bluff Lookout which is along the drive between Queenstown to Glenorchy.

The Glenorchy Scenic Lagoon walkway is best done on a sunny day. We took the southern circuit loop. You'll find the start of the walk towards the right hand end when facing the Glenorchy red boat shed.

Glenorchy Lagoon Walkway
Address: 160 Glenorchy-Paradise Road, Glenorchy 9372

Our Airbnb accommodation in Queenstown was located about halfway between Frankton and Queenstown City Centre. A clean, comfy, private stay for the two of us right opposite Lake Wakatipu with beautiful mountain views.

Iain's Airbnb:

For dinner we ate at a Korean restaurant in Queenstown called I Love Kimchi. A nice cosy setting. We really enjoyed their hot stone bowl beef bibimbap.

I love Kimchi Korean Restaurant
Address: 54 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300
Hours: Mon–Sun 5–9:30pm

For more ideas on things to do in and near Queenstown, check out our other videos below:

#queenstown #glenorchy #newzealand #nz

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VLOG DATE: 27 July 2021
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[kelvinwong]

Looking forward to your South Island series, the scenery is just so stunning. It is definitely on my bucket list.

[hannahzhang]

We just had one week trip in Queenstown and one week trip in Wanaka. Near Glenorchy, paradise road and kinloch are also worthy visiting.

[intanasmira]

Visited South Island back in 2015, the best trip I've ever had.

[linnyunt]

That bench overlooking the mountain and lake was so Instagrammable. So was the Glenorchy shed.

[lh]

This is closest thing of being there, esp @ 2.38, that sums up the feeling. Thanks again for your vlogs and saving up to travel, when the borders open up

[neilfleming]

the whole breathing deeply when you arrive I remember vividly. lol and yes I have a photo of the red shed, but looking over the lake with the mountains in the backgorund

[RaceCarFriends]

I made sure and ate first before watching your video, and still ended up feeling hungry! Queenstown looks magical though!

[mandyng]

Glenorchy is such a scenic place. We really enjoyed our day trip there and the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Look forward to your South Island vlogs, especially Dunedin. Hope you go Tunnel Beach, Allans Beach, and Baldwin Street....

[wandersg]

Looking forward to visit South Island again, for the 5th time :) . Thanks for sharing this awesome video.

[bookwormfaith]

Every time I see the Remarkables, I have to boggle that they are real and not CGI

[oliverruan]

Love your style of vlogs. As a New Zealander it's also nice to see some new spots for me to explore in the future as well!

[nickandhelmi]

Every vlog we look forward to Yen airbnb tour - 🤓 - always showcasing simple yet beautiful airbnb placee

[FoodandFootprints]

Those snow-capped mountain views are stunning!

[rlim]

Queenstown is always magical. Excellent video to start off your series. It makes me want to visit Queenstown again, even though I was just there around 3 months ago.

[Economicspanda]

I am a sailor and I have been to Gisborne and Tauranga. New Zealand is really Heaven on earth.
I really enjoy your travel vlogs. I wish to visit New Zealand with my soulmate one day.

[ea]

I live the for two years it was my best time of my life ! Absolutely amazing beautiful place? Actually remind me Norway!

[actorrai]

can't wait for the whole series of south Island. lovely you guys.

[FoodandFootprints]

Great song for the sunset and night time transition

[spoolartist]

I think I dropped my jaws a number of times while watching the video. Absolutely stunning in almost every corner! Would definitely love to drive around South Island too someday 👍👍👍

[SP-nbti]

Watching from Canada to know what to do whenever my wife and I come to NZ to visit. Awesome work Peter and Yen! Stay safe.