<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by rjh:
I especially enjoyed the references to Glenorchy. I'm guessing you stayed at Glenorchy Holiday Park and probably had some of the baked goods from the Glenorchy Cafe.
Once the road is fully sealed, as it may be even now, Glenorchy's character will likely change forever.</font>
Indeed I did stay at the Holiday Park. The Glenorchy Hotel in town offers backpackers accomodations as well but I enjoy walking into town from the Park. It's also quieter than staying right behind the pub.
I did visit the Cafe and had dinner at the Glen Royden Lodge. Both places are excellent!
The road is now fully sealed, and the Routeburn Track is a reservation only super highway these days but Glenorchy itself still retains both the physical and social charm I've always associated with it. I look forward to my next visit whenever that may be...