Lake Wakatipu

Glenorchy is a small settlement nestled in spectacular scenery at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu in Otago on New Zealand's south Island. It is approximately 45 kilometres by road or boat from Queenstown, the nearest large town.

Glenorchy is a popular tourist spot, close to many tramping tracks. It lies near the borders of Mount Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park. The local scenery received worldwide attention when it was used as one of the settings in the first of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films. The scene where Boromir was slain and leant near a tree, Lothlórien and Orthanc were a few that were shot in Paradise. Vertical Limit and X-Men Origins: Wolverine and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian were also filmed in the area.

It was the best sunset we had in our trip.

Humboldt Range Glenorchy

The northern end of Lake Wakatipu is enjoyed immensely from the town of Glenorchy. It is a base for beautiful alpine walks...

The first photo in the set illustrates nicely the Maori name of the New Zealand - "The land of the long white clouds" which I had seen almost every day in the sky. Maori were good observers...

Glenorchy New Zealand

I'm featuring another one of Marianne's shots today from Glenorchy. She's busy designing a photobook which will hopefully...

Glenorchy Jetty New Zealand

Our time in Glenorchy was experienced in clear skies, freezing nights and crisp frosted over dawns. The jetty is usually...

Nikon D810 - Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Lee Big Stopper

Drone video shot at this location vimeo.com/259842087

This panorama was shot just after...