DOC moves visitor centre to Glenorchy for two weeks

The Department of Conservation’s Queenstown visitor centre will be temporarily operating from Glenorchy between 13-26 January 2025.

DOC Operations Manager Whakatipu, David Butt, says the temporary site will be convenient and closer to most of the district's extensive visitor network.

“These two weeks are some of the busiest we get for visitors,” says David.

“Glenorchy is a gateway to the area’s most popular day and multi-day hikes including the Routeburn Track, Greenstone/Caples Track and Dart/Rees Valley, making it a busy place for visitors wanting to get out and experience nature.

“We always want to figure out the best way to serve Whakatipu visitors, so we’re also keen to see how well the temporary site is received.

“The visitor centre in Queenstown (50 Stanley St) will be closed during this period, as staff will be based in Glenorchy. There will be notices on the doors to advise people of the temporary Glenorchy location and contact phone numbers for enquiries.”

The pop-up visitor centre will be run from the former Glenorchy Café on Mull Street and provide DOC information and services.

People checking in for the Routeburn Great Walk from 13-26 January will need to do so when they arrive in Glenorchy.