Guidebook for Kinloch
Food Scene
Serving great food is our passion! We take special care to create a regional cuisine that reflects the heritage and environment of Kinloch. Everything is sourced as locally and sustainably as possible; some of it's grown in our own organic veggie garden. We offer award-winning wines and boutique beers, as well as excellent coffee created with the glacial fed waters of our lake passed through UV filters. There's a deck with lake views for the warmer months and a cozy fire for those cooler nights. On the last Friday of the month we often have a jam night involving live music from locals and guests.
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Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
862 Kinloch RdServing great food is our passion! We take special care to create a regional cuisine that reflects the heritage and environment of Kinloch. Everything is sourced as locally and sustainably as possible; some of it's grown in our own organic veggie garden. We offer award-winning wines and boutique beers, as well as excellent coffee created with the glacial fed waters of our lake passed through UV filters. There's a deck with lake views for the warmer months and a cozy fire for those cooler nights. On the last Friday of the month we often have a jam night involving live music from locals and guests.
Parks & Nature
One of the 9 great walks of New Zealand with good reason! The 32km track will take you across the mountains, with spectacular views, to The Divide which is 37kms from Milford Sound. Alternatively you can link with the Greenstone or Caples tracks which will bring you out on the same side of the mountains as you started, but 31kms down the road on the other side of the lodge. There are 4 huts on the track which must be booked in advance during walking season. For more info read: http://kinlochlodge.co.nz/routeburn.html
There are also many day walks as part of the track.
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Routeburn Track
Routeburn TrackOne of the 9 great walks of New Zealand with good reason! The 32km track will take you across the mountains, with spectacular views, to The Divide which is 37kms from Milford Sound. Alternatively you can link with the Greenstone or Caples tracks which will bring you out on the same side of the mountains as you started, but 31kms down the road on the other side of the lodge. There are 4 huts on the track which must be booked in advance during walking season. For more info read: http://kinlochlodge.co.nz/routeburn.html
There are also many day walks as part of the track.
Mt. Alfred is an amazing day walk affording spectacular 360 degree views of the surroundings. The track is steep, but three quarters of the climb follows a good zig zag track. Above the bushline it gets steeper and is exposed (not recommended for young children).
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Mount Alfred
Mt. Alfred is an amazing day walk affording spectacular 360 degree views of the surroundings. The track is steep, but three quarters of the climb follows a good zig zag track. Above the bushline it gets steeper and is exposed (not recommended for young children).
The Greenstone Valley is a wide, open valley with tussock flats and beech forest. The track can be linked with the Caples track (ending where you started) or Routeburn track (ends 31km up the road), or it can be walked one way, starting or finishing either at the Divide or the Greenstone Shelter. The superb diversity of natural features in this area is recognised internationally with the establishment of the Te Wāhipounamu-South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
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Greenstone Track
The Greenstone Valley is a wide, open valley with tussock flats and beech forest. The track can be linked with the Caples track (ending where you started) or Routeburn track (ends 31km up the road), or it can be walked one way, starting or finishing either at the Divide or the Greenstone Shelter. The superb diversity of natural features in this area is recognised internationally with the establishment of the Te Wāhipounamu-South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
The Caples Valley is a narrow valley filled with forest interspersed with grassy clearings. The track can be linked with the Greenstone track (ending where you started) or Routeburn track (ends 31km up the road), or it can be walked one way, starting or finishing either at the Divide or the Greenstone Shelter. The superb diversity of natural features in this area is recognised internationally with the establishment of the Te Wāhipounamu-South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
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Caples Track
The Caples Valley is a narrow valley filled with forest interspersed with grassy clearings. The track can be linked with the Greenstone track (ending where you started) or Routeburn track (ends 31km up the road), or it can be walked one way, starting or finishing either at the Divide or the Greenstone Shelter. The superb diversity of natural features in this area is recognised internationally with the establishment of the Te Wāhipounamu-South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
A flat, easy day walk (1.5-2hrs) feels like a stroll through an enchanted forest. As you get deeper into the forest of tall red beech trees, let your imagination run wild. The track winds up to pretty Lake Sylvan, home to brown trout and small native fish. You can come back the way you came, or return via the 1920s tramline loop. The loop track takes you through regenerating beech forest and is an Operation Ark site where Department of Conservation staff are working to protect the endangered yellowhead/mōhua.
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Lake Sylvan
A flat, easy day walk (1.5-2hrs) feels like a stroll through an enchanted forest. As you get deeper into the forest of tall red beech trees, let your imagination run wild. The track winds up to pretty Lake Sylvan, home to brown trout and small native fish. You can come back the way you came, or return via the 1920s tramline loop. The loop track takes you through regenerating beech forest and is an Operation Ark site where Department of Conservation staff are working to protect the endangered yellowhead/mōhua.
A fantastic and varied circular route starting 12km from Kinloch. Walk through bush, open farm land, beech forest and join the Greenstone track for the last leg. There is ample opportunity for photography and bird watching. Enjoy the crystal clear waters at Elfin Bay and picturesque Lake Rere (running water), a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century.
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Rere Lake
A fantastic and varied circular route starting 12km from Kinloch. Walk through bush, open farm land, beech forest and join the Greenstone track for the last leg. There is ample opportunity for photography and bird watching. Enjoy the crystal clear waters at Elfin Bay and picturesque Lake Rere (running water), a popular tourist destination in the late 19th century.
A steep climb takes you to the Invincible Gold Mine with great views of the Rees Valley and Mount Earnslaw. Along the track you can see the remains of the water wheel and a unique set of seven berdans - large, revolving cast iron bowls in which the ore was ground. The Gold Extractor is about 5 minutes from the start of the Invincible Gold Mine track. The track was built by miners in the early 1880s.
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Invincible Mine
A steep climb takes you to the Invincible Gold Mine with great views of the Rees Valley and Mount Earnslaw. Along the track you can see the remains of the water wheel and a unique set of seven berdans - large, revolving cast iron bowls in which the ore was ground. The Gold Extractor is about 5 minutes from the start of the Invincible Gold Mine track. The track was built by miners in the early 1880s.
Starting approximately 15 minutes drive from Kinloch, the Diamond Creek walk is a gentle stroll. Diamond Creek is a very popular stream with trout fisherman and avid birders. This sometimes boggy track to Lake Reid gives excellent opportunities for viewing waterfowl and views up to Paradise and the Dart Valley.
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Diamond Creek
Starting approximately 15 minutes drive from Kinloch, the Diamond Creek walk is a gentle stroll. Diamond Creek is a very popular stream with trout fisherman and avid birders. This sometimes boggy track to Lake Reid gives excellent opportunities for viewing waterfowl and views up to Paradise and the Dart Valley.
A beautiful spot within a quick walk of Glenorchy township. There's a trail that goes through and around the lagoon or you can simply pick a bench and enjoy the view!
Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway
160 Glenorchy-Paradise RdA beautiful spot within a quick walk of Glenorchy township. There's a trail that goes through and around the lagoon or you can simply pick a bench and enjoy the view!
Shopping
A cute shop filled with books, souvenirs, treats for the little ones (and the bigger ones), natural cosmetics and gifts, all alongside excellent coffee and delicious homemade treats as well as a lunch items.
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Access Glenorchy at The Trading Post
13 Mull StA cute shop filled with books, souvenirs, treats for the little ones (and the bigger ones), natural cosmetics and gifts, all alongside excellent coffee and delicious homemade treats as well as a lunch items.
Essentials
Should you need any fresh groceries this is the only place in Glenorchy and so can be a little pricey, we recommend stocking up in Queenstown as you're passing through.
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Mrs Woolly's Campground
60 Oban StShould you need any fresh groceries this is the only place in Glenorchy and so can be a little pricey, we recommend stocking up in Queenstown as you're passing through.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent tours offering a choice between the exploration of rivers and forests with a half day Wilderness Jet trip or a day-long Funyak drift trip down the river and into marvellous side streams. Family discounts available.
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Dart River Adventures
45 Mull StExcellent tours offering a choice between the exploration of rivers and forests with a half day Wilderness Jet trip or a day-long Funyak drift trip down the river and into marvellous side streams. Family discounts available.
Horse treks with a focus on Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit locations, a great way to explore our beautiful scenery. Trip lengths vary on preference and skill.
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Lighthorse Adventures
2 Swamp RoadHorse treks with a focus on Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit locations, a great way to explore our beautiful scenery. Trip lengths vary on preference and skill.
Horse treks through some of New Zealand’s most pristine countryside. Experience the unique tranquility of the Glenorchy basin with the option of over 100,000 acres to ride on. Explore glacial fed rivers with stunning back drops that were used in The Lord of the Rings or enjoy some of the rich history of the area.
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High Country Horses
243 Priory RdHorse treks through some of New Zealand’s most pristine countryside. Experience the unique tranquility of the Glenorchy basin with the option of over 100,000 acres to ride on. Explore glacial fed rivers with stunning back drops that were used in The Lord of the Rings or enjoy some of the rich history of the area.
Flight-seeing trips by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft to Milford Sound and Mount Cook depart from Glenorchy airport (Milford Sound is just 36 kilometres in a direct line from Glenorchy). The change in scenery over this area is phenomenal and if the weather is fine, it is one of the most spectacular excursions you will ever take. Because there are no landing fees at Glenorchy Airstrip, flight-seeing trips to Milford Sound can be more economical from Glenorchy than from Queenstown. Skydiving is also available.
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Glenorchy Airport
Glenorchy-Queenstown RoadFlight-seeing trips by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft to Milford Sound and Mount Cook depart from Glenorchy airport (Milford Sound is just 36 kilometres in a direct line from Glenorchy). The change in scenery over this area is phenomenal and if the weather is fine, it is one of the most spectacular excursions you will ever take. Because there are no landing fees at Glenorchy Airstrip, flight-seeing trips to Milford Sound can be more economical from Glenorchy than from Queenstown. Skydiving is also available.
The scenery in the area is spectacular and if walking is not your thing, 4WD companies can help you experience the area in depth by taking you to some of the out of the way places that you only discover with inside knowledge and access onto private land. Trips are available with a focus on Lord of the Rings film locations.
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Nomad Safaris
37 Shotover StThe scenery in the area is spectacular and if walking is not your thing, 4WD companies can help you experience the area in depth by taking you to some of the out of the way places that you only discover with inside knowledge and access onto private land. Trips are available with a focus on Lord of the Rings film locations.
Getting Around
If you don't have your own transport this company offer trips to and from Queenstown to Glenorchy from October to April. We can arrange this for you if you wish.
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Info & Track
37 Shotover StIf you don't have your own transport this company offer trips to and from Queenstown to Glenorchy from October to April. We can arrange this for you if you wish.