Other Activities

Arrowtown’s choices are diverse.

This beautiful country township offers some cool choices, a few out of the ordinary.

Download the Arrowtown Official Guide for more information on activities around Arrowtown.

Dudley's Cottage Gold Panning, Cafe & Gift Shop

Relax in the beautiful gardens surrounding historic Dudley's Cottage while the kids try their hand at gold panning, or have a go finding yourself!


03 409 8162

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Goldrush Arrowtown

Step back in time to 1860 Arrowtown for a unique dining experience set during the height of the vibrant gold rush era.


+64 34423604

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Historic Arrowtown Tour

Visit historic Arrowtown and the Chinese village. Discover the amazing history and scenery with a local knowledgeable guide. With the flexibility of three tours a day Arrowtown will be the highlight of your time in Queenstown


03 441 8867

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Old Fashioned Costume Photography

Visit our studio and have your photograph taken in Victorian Costume. We have a huge collection of costumes and props to suit all ages and sizes, quick and easy plus loads of fun. Fantastic photographs ready on the spot.


0274452569

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LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.1

The Maori name for the river is Haihainui which means ‘Big Scratches’.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

Australia’s first saint, Sister Mary MacKillop visited Arrowtown in 1897 and set up a Catholic School. Part of this school can still be visited today.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

Arrowtown had four churches representing the early immigrant populations. Catholic, Presbyterian, Anglican and Methodist. All still operate today except for the Methodist Church.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.4

The Chinese Settlement was established in 1867-8 and was in existence until the mid 1930’s. The site underwent an archaeological excavation in 1984.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.5

The first jail in Arrowtown was simply a log. You were chained up to it. The later stone jail still exists and is in Cardigan Street. It is New Zealand’s 4th oldest jail.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.6

The trees in Arrowtown’s beautiful avenues are Sycamore, Ash, Oak, Elm, and Rowan. The first avenue was planted in 1867.

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