Beyond the town
There’s more than meets the eye in Arrowtown and we invite you to slow down and experience our town like a local.
Kia ora, welcome to Arrowtown
Where history meets nature
Nestled in a river valley surrounded by mountains, sits Arrowtown (Kā-Muriwai), a charming gold-mining town established in 1862 that is rich with natural beauty, history and culture.
Built on the banks of the Arrow River (Haehaenui), the town has a strong connection with the outdoors. With an abundance of hiking, biking and running tracks and trails, and golf courses and ski fields nearby, Arrowtown is nature’s sanctuary near the slopes. Come visit and stay a while.
Plan
Arrowtown is an ideal base for your stay in the Queenstown-Lakes region. Be close to the action and close to nature.
A little town with a lot to offer
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
A dozen artists and galleries
Over 60 historic buildings
Access to over 100km in walking tracks
More than 20 bars, cafés & restaurants
Explore & play
Arrowtown is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with a multitude of walking, hiking and biking trails, and three golf courses and ski fields close-by.
Explore & play
Arrowtown is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with a multitude of walking, hiking and biking trails, and three golf courses and ski fields close-by.
Indulge & enrich
With a renowned foodie scene, boutique shopping, history, and an artistic community, there is a lot to see and do.
Indulge & enrich
With a renowned foodie scene, boutique shopping, history, and an artistic community, there is a lot to see and do.
Arrowtown Arts Trail
Discover the creative heart of Arrowtown through the Arrowtown Arts Trail — an interactive Google-Maps-based guide, wandering at your own pace, to the many galleries, studios and museums that enrich our historic town. Created by the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society, the trail celebrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of artistic talent in our community.
Connect
Arrowtown is a passionate, working town and locals love to share this with our visitors. During your stay, we invite you to connect at a community event, shop and dine locally, learn about our place, and give back.
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