🇳🇿 Queenstown → Glenorchy → Paradise: A Hidden Middle-Earth Trek 🌿
📍 Glenorchy: The Real Middle-Earth 1.5hr drive from Queenstown → Red Shed iconic photo spot 📸 (Park at nearby lot!). Beyond the shed: Eerily quiet—just mirror lakes + LOTR vibes. 🚶♀️ Paradise (Literally!) Secret trail: Zero crowds, Kenya-like landscapes 🌍 + lone "Instagram tree". Parking: Option 1: Before wooden gate (manual open/close!). Option 2: Drive to office lot (if muddy). ☕ Sheep-Themed Coffee Stop Glenorchy Café: Sheep-shaped souvenirs (magnets, postcards, wool gear!). Flat white with a view—worth the detour! 🐑 ⚠️ Road Tips Narrow + right-hand drive → Go slow & "Give Way"! #Glenorchy #NZHiddenGems #LOTR #WinterHikes