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.

The Dart River / Te Awa Whakatipu and Rees River flow into the head of Lake Wakatipu at Glenorchy, and Blanket Bay, an indentation in the coast of Lake Wakatipu, is just to the south of the settlement.

[5] The Glenorchy statistical area also includes Paradise and covers 1,464.37 km2 (565.40 sq mi).

[7] Glenorchy is a popular tourist spot, close to many tramping tracks.

The Routeburn Track, one of the New Zealand Great Walks can be accessed by passing through Glenorchy.

Some of the activities that can be experienced in or near Glenorchy include: canyoning, fly fishing, jet boating, horse riding, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, skydiving and boating.

[12] Blanket Bay, located just to the south of Glenorchy, is the site of the settlement's airstrip.