What to do and see in Glenorchy, South Island: The Best Things to do Adventurous

Rippled Earth kayaks operates kayaking tours on the conservation reserves Pig and Pigeon islands, we can meet you in Glenorchy or pick you up from Queenstown. We use Double Sea Kayaks produced and designed in New Zealand, very stable and comfortable. The Islands we go out to have been maintained as bird sanctuaries so we can paddle around the headlands and onto the various beach's with the sound of many NZ Native birds, it is the home of Weka, one of New Zealand's flightless birds along with tui, fantail, bellbird and wood pigeon.With a spectacular backdrop of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area these islands are a paddlers paradise

Wildlight Safaris Aotearoa is a dynamic travel company operating throughout the Queenstown region. We specialize in private tailored photo tours, guided nature walks, and heli hikes, with over fifteen years of experience, both in New Zealand and internationally. Our love of nature and the great outdoors is the driving force of our work, and as local South Islanders, we know the region intimately. With our local knowledge and passion for the environment, you will find yourself exploring spectacular locations, both the iconic and less-traveled, while learning about the terrain, native flora and fauna, and New Zealand way of life. Wildlight Safaris is committed to protecting the natural environment. Every excursion with us is a direct contribution to conservation, as part of your fee is donated to one of the local initiatives we support. With your help, we can continue to preserve, educate, and keep New Zealand beautiful for future generations to enjoy.

Exclusive access to a unique environment, impressive 4wd vehicles, plus on board interactive multi lingual computer systems, deliver the chance to really get lost. Interact to guide, inform, and learn about all aspects of nature/geology/maori history over a 10km+ trail in comfort and safety. Ideal for all ages, we provide all you need to get a breathtaking view of this piece of paradise.

Let us show you this beautiful part of our world from a perspective like no other...Heli Glenorchy is a locally owned and operated helicopter company, offering spectacular scenic and commercial flights from Glenorchy, gateway to Paradise and on the doorstep to the Southern Alps, Mt. Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. The spectacular 40 minute drive from downtown Queenstown to Glenorchy is rated as one of New Zealand’s Top 10 scenic drives, and a must-do for visitors to the region. It is the location for numerous films scenes, including the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit Trilogy, Wolverine and Mission Impossible 6 movies. We recognise that for many of our visitors flying into the untouched beauty of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks is a once in a lifetime opportunity. We keep our fleet small, the experience personal, our operation safe, and we deliver that once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget.

High Country Horses operates from a farm 15 mins from Glenorchy at the top of Lake Wakatipu - Mid Rivers Farm. We are surround by the Humbolt and Richardson ranges of Mountains and are nested at the base of Mount Alfred. The only company tht can take you to actual locations from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and many other films. Offering local knowledge and exclusive rights to over 120,000 acres of Back-Country. Over 80 horses of all breeds and the best trails in the Country!! We can offer 1.5 hour rides through to 5 days/4nights. Activities for all to enjoy.