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.
Arrowtown is an ideal base for your stay in the Queenstown-Lakes region. Be close to the action and close to nature.
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.
There’s more than meets the eye in Arrowtown and we invite you to slow down and experience our town like a local.
With a renowned foodie scene, boutique shopping, history, and an artistic community, there is a lot to see and do.
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.
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.
Arrowtown abounds with stories of two very different yet significant goldrush communities : Chinese and European, and…
Arrowtown is a spectacular playground for trail runners – we’re surrounded by scenery that will take your breath away.…
Arrowtown is an autumnal wonderland for families with many events, outdoor adventures, and indoor activities to satisfy…
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