Glenorchy, New Zealand
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Glenorchy is a small settlement at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island region of Otago, New Zealand. It is approximately 45 km (28 mi) by road or boat from Queenstown, the nearest large town. There are two pubs, a café and a range of small shops in the town catering mainly to tourists but also to the small resident population. There is also a small airstrip which caters to small planes.
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Glenorchy | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 44°51′01″S 168°23′18″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Otago |
Territorial authority | Queenstown Lakes District |
Ward | Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward |
Surveyed | 1864 |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Queenstown-Lakes District Council |
• Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
• Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes | Glyn Lewers |
• Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 3.93 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 410 |
• Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode | 9372[3] |
Area code | 03 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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The locality of Paradise is nearby.
The Dart River / Te Awa Whakatipu and Rees River flow into the head of Lake Wakatipu next to Glenorchy.