The Team
Chris and Aurora live and work in Glenorchy, immersed in the landscapes they are privileged to share with guests. With deep roots in the region, including Chris's lifelong connection to New Zealand's South Island, they offer an insider's knowledge of the area's hidden corners, changing conditions, and remarkable stories. As local specialists, they curate exclusive experiences that go beyond the guidebook, combining genuine hospitality, expert local insight, and a profound connection to the land. Their approach is personal, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in the place they call home.
Chris McLennan
Chris is a South Island–born expedition leader with deep roots in the Glenorchy region. With a lifetime spent in these landscapes.
Chris’s background includes leading and working in remote environments around the world, experience that has shaped a guiding style grounded in preparation, adaptability, and respect for place. While internationally recognised for creative work, Chris’s role at Glenorchy Expeditions is firmly focused on leadership in the field - managing conditions, routes, and pace to ensure each journey is safe, seamless, and meaningful.
Trusted by clients, Chris specialises in designing and leading private expeditions that move beyond well‑known routes, offering exclusive access while maintaining discretion, integrity, and a deep respect for the land.
Aurora McLennan
Aurora lives and works in Glenorchy alongside Chris, leading expeditions through the landscapes that shape daily life. With a deep love of the outdoors and a thoughtful, people centred approach, Aurora plays a central role in creating experiences that feel personal, and deeply connected to Glenorchy
Aurora’s background in visual storytelling informs a natural attentiveness to moments as they unfold, but the focus is always on the journey itself: moving respectfully through the landscape, responding to what the day offers, and creating space for meaningful connection with nature
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Together with Chris, Aurora helps shape expeditions that are private, considered, and grounded in a genuine love for this region.
