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Queenstown to Glenorchy Scenic Drive

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Widely regarded as one of the world's great scenic drives. Lake Wakatipu on your left, The Remarkables on your right, and Middle-earth around every bend. From the bustle of Queenstown to the silence of Glenorchy, where the Dart River meets ancient beech forest.

Stops on This Tour (9)

  1. 1
    Queenstown Gardens Lakefront Departure point on the shores of Lake Wakatipu 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  2. 2
    Sunshine Bay Lookout First elevated views of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  3. 3
    Wilson Bay Sheltered cove with mountain reflections 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  4. 4
    Twelve Mile Delta DOC campsite and wetland at the lake's edge 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  5. 5
    Bob's Cove Short bush walk to a hidden beach and limestone outcrops 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  6. 6
    Lake Wakatipu Midpoint Bend The lake's dramatic S-bend with mountain walls on both sides 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  7. 7
    Bennetts Bluff Lookout The iconic postcard viewpoint over lake and mountains 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  8. 8
    Glenorchy Lakefront Gateway to the Rees, Dart, and Routeburn valleys 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app
  9. 9
    Glenorchy Wharf Historic wharf and filming location for The Lord of the Rings 🔒 Hear the full story in the Nara app

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