An historic settlement, tree-lined streets and restored cottages and mining sites make a visit to Arrowtown a delightful experience.
Arrowtown has an extensive range of cafes, restaurants, and bars catering to all tastes.
Built by Chinese miners from 1868, this area was restored and paints a picture of the difficult life for the miners who were searching for gold.
In April and May Arrowtown bursts into colour as the deciduous trees, which line the main streets, turn gold, red and brown as they prepare to shed their leaves for winter.
Arrowtown’s attractive shopping area boasts designer clothing stores, arts, crafts and souvenirs and much more.
A fun activity for children and adults, pan for gold in the Arrow River, just two minutes from the town centre.
Displays a diverse range of work from local artists, including Peter Beadle and Russ McLean.
A luxurious boutique cinema showing contemporary and art house films, the cinema features a Chinese silk ceiling, chandeliers and spacious seats.
Arrowtown is famous for its walking trails, with 15 listed walks past mountains, rivers, forest and lakes – from easy strolls to treks that take several days.
Set in one of New Zealand’s most historic and scenic areas, the 18-hole Arrowtown Golf Club has superb views from every fairway.