Hear about Middle-earth, far beyond the grid
Lakes and mountains set each other off, and sheep and swans are at ease
The puppy runs happily, the old man is leisurely
The wonderland here is desirable, and the beauty of nature goes without saying
This is the secret realm of Middle Earth far away from the earth-Glenorchy
Journey Notes
Glenorquay is located on the South Island of New Zealand, about 50 kilometers from Queenstown, and it can be reached by car in an hour. Sitting hereTowering snow-capped mountains, clear lakes, boundless grasslands, leisurely sheep and swans playing in the water, is a tourist resort where nature and humanities are intertwined. At the same time, asOne of the locations where The Lord of the Rings was filmedIn the movie, classic scenes such as Isengard, the countryside of Rivendell and the banks of the Andyne River are all shot here, attracting countless fans to follow the footprints of Middle Earth.
When I first entered this land, I was deeply attracted by the quiet beauty of snow-capped mountains and lakes in front of me.Every scene that the camera reaches is like a quiet picture。 In New Zealand in winter, the snow-capped mountains are even more towering, and the mist around the mountainside adds a bit of mystery to them.
Passing through a grassland, it was as if you had stepped into Middle-earth. Yuan Ye in winter has a bleak beauty, and the yellow grass all over the eyes makes people feel like a lifetime ago.The path between the grasses winds forward, and I don’t know where it extends。
HereInaccessible, even living beings are so quiet as if they were hidden into nature。
On the way, I met an old man leading a puppy through the withered grass, flickering like a forest elf, and disappearing in an instant. After walking along the South Ring Road for a long time, I met a tourist-a couple with children. They talked in low voices, as if for fear of disturbing the tranquility of the land.
Turning around the corner, there are several houses scattered on the hillside on the left side, not far awaySheepIs quietly looking down for food. Perhaps disturbed by our steps, one of them looked up, his eyes calm and alienated. Swimming through the grass on the lake on the rightBlack SwanCaught the eye. They float elegantly on the water, peacefully immersed in their own world, and paint a quiet landscape painting with grass, lakes and distant mountains.
Stepping out of the hiking trail, a gravel path suddenly appeared in the forest。 The shadows of the trees were mottled, and the sunlight fell from the gaps between the branches and leaves. It was as if they had stepped into a secret realm. Crossing this path, my eyes suddenly enlightened, and I returned to the open grassland, and the hike in Glenorquay came to an end.
Final words
The beauty of Glenorquay goes beyond the scenery. It makes us bid farewell to the noise of the city for a while and return to the peace of mind, but in this tranquility, there is the true abundance and hope of life.
There is always a place like this in life-a place where you can put your body and mind outside the city and daily life.
