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♦ Glenorchy Air was established as a family business by Janet and Robert Rutherford on 29Sep1992 and started operations in Nov1992. Their early involvement in the film industry (Lord of the Rings) gave them unparalleled knowledge of the “Middle-earth” landscape, allowing them to pioneer specific Lord of the Rings scenic tours
< operates scenic flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound as well as some Mount Cook and glacier flights > ♦
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