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5 ways to celebrate autumn in Arrowtown

When you think about autumn in New Zealand, you think about Arrowtown. In this historic mining town there’s not just the glint of gold in the river, t...

Secret hiking peaks of Arrowtown

Arrowtown is the gateway to the Mahu Whenua parkland’s many walking tracks and routes. The Sawpit Gully Loop, Millennium Track and Tobins Track are al...

Six things to do in Arrowtown when it’s raining

 Not every day can be a bluebird day – even here it rains sometimes! Don’t let a bit of rain put you off making the most of all Arrowtown has to offer...

Five things to do in Arrowtown this autumn

There’s a reason New Zealanders think of autumn when they think of Arrowtown. It's because in this historic town there’s not just gold in the river, t...

Top five trail runs in Arrowtown

Arrowtown is a spectacular playground for trail runners – we’re surrounded by scenery that will take your breath away. This gorgeous landscape of moun...

6 things to do in Arrowtown this Easter

Spend some time in Arrowtown this Easter and get the best of all worlds – there’s so much to do and see, a huge range of eateries and pubs, stunning b...

Five favourite al fresco dining spots

There’s something special about eating outdoors in summer. Fresh air, sunshine and something green and gorgeous to look at – all while having a delici...

Arrowtown Award Finalist

NZ's Most Beautiful Small Town

We’ve been well aware Arrowtown is a gem for a long time, but now we’ve got confirmation of that from Keep New Zealand Beautiful: Arrowtown is a final...

Summer Fun in Arrowtown

Just 20 minutes’ drive – or a $2 bus ride – from bustling Queenstown, Arrowtown has a special vibe in summer. The days are long, the weather’s good an...

Fun Must-Do Heritage Activities

in Arrowtown

Here are some must-do up close-up things to do in historic Arrowtown.It’s one of New Zealand’s most photographed towns and it’s easy to soak up the fe...

Arrowtown Lights Up

Heritage Lighting Project

This winter Arrowtown is glowing at night with beautifully lit heritage cottages, trees and façades showcasing the town’s historic character. Oddfello...

Arrowtown Artist Community

Meet Jenny Mehrtens

Jenny Mehrtens is an Arrowtown based artist, primarily a painter. She has had several group and solo exhibitions and her work can be found in private ...

Best Golf Destination in New Zealand

Arrowtown for Golf

A recent article in Australian Golf Digest has confirmed what locals have known for years – that Arrowtown is simply unrivalled when it comes to golf....

Arrowtown Autumn Part 1

A Photographer's View by Leigh Jeffrey

Arrowtown in Autumn is not to be missed, it will take your breath away. As a photographer it is always an exciting time of year as the town that was b...

Tohu Whenua Landmarks

Arrowtown Landmarks Story

Tohu Whenua – landmarks that tell our storiesArrowtown abounds with stories of two very different yet significant goldrush communities (both Chinese a...

Arrowtown Gold

Heritage NZ Magazine Story

Immerse yourself in this Heritage New Zealand Magazine Summer 2018 travel story. Jacqui Gibson writes about how Arrowtown keeps heritage "front and ce...

Arrowtown Boasts Tohu Whenua Landmarks

Did you know that the Arrowtown area boasts three of 24 New Zealand locations that have been designated @Tohu Whenua - landmarks that tell our stories...

My Arrowtown by Jane Shaw

Written by Jane Shaw of Provisions

Summer is here and we are loving it in Arrowtown. The annual influx of holiday visitors have been enjoying time spent sitting in the garden at Provisi...

Wakatipu Wanderings

 The Wakatipu boasts a network of world-class trails suitable for biking, walking and running, the product of more than a decade of work by the Queens...

Spring in Arrowtown

Arrowtown is spectacular in any season, but spring is something special. As winter gently fades, the snow lingers on the mountains as a flush of new g...

Arrowtown Miner's Roads and Bridle Trails

Walks near Arrowtown

The allure of Arrowtown as a central point for some great day walks links back to the regions 1862  ‘gold rush’ that attracted hundreds in search of t...

Arrowtown Eco News

Wilding Pine and Predator Updates

Wilding News - We had a very successful Spring Chop on Sunday, the 15th of October.Around 100 people showed up for the Wilding Spring Chop event, and ...

A Treasure House of Memories

Lakes District Museum

Arrowtown’s slogan is Where History Meets Nature, and it’s not hard to see why. Nature is all around in the mountains, waterways and woodlands, and th...

Arrowtown Travel Mag

Read about the Travel Mag story about Arrowtown where the town features in a story about New Zealand's most charming locations...Travelmag.com "Mist f...

A crib is just a crib

Arrowtown’s holiday history

Arrowtown has seen a lot of change in the last 150 or so years. It started with a bang as a gold rush settlement of thousands, but when the gold ran o...

Five things to do in spring

Take in the sights, sounds and smells of Arrowtown in spring - the perfect time to start ticking off your New Zealand travel bucket list. The blossoms...

Arrowtown Most Beautiful Small Town 2020

Keep NZ Beautiful Awards

It's official - Arrowtown's secret is out, it's been judged New Zealand's prettiest small town in the October 2020 awards.Press Release 5.11.20Arrowto...

A Winter Day in Arrowtown

Arrowtown in winter is like no where else. It's crisp, and beautiful with heaps to keep you relaxed as you discover this historic yet contemporary tow...

Central Otago Road Trip

See Arrowtown's gold mining heritage

One of New Zealand's  Finest Road Trips takes you to nine of Otago's Tohu Whenua heritage experiences. Explore charming gold mining villages, take a f...

Arrowtown's hidden winter treasures

Arrowtown is a very special place in winter, and until now it’s been a well kept secret. This charming heritage town is just 25 minutes away from Quee...

Winter in Arrowtown – for families

Arrowtown is the perfect place for a winter family adventure – well it is any time of year really!  There are so many things to do to keep kids entert...

Winning the war on wildings

Arrowtown, the community that earned the title of New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Small Town in 2020, is getting more beautiful every day. We’re well awa...

Go local, love Arrowtown this spring

Arrowtown is the perfect spot for a spring holiday, a long weekend or just a day trip. The trees are blossoming, the flowers are blooming, the days ar...

Christmas shopping in Arrowtown

Looking for a Christmas shopping experience away from the stress of busy shopping centres? Come to Arrowtown – we've got five really good reasons we t...

Six perfect spring walks

Arrowtown is the gateway to some of the best short walks in New Zealand. The trail network takes you into the spectacular back country, through forest...

5 outdoor heritage attractions

Arrowtown started life in 1862 as a booming gold rush town, and today so much built heritage from that era remains that it has been recognized as a  T...

Fresh air and fun in Arrowtown

Just 20 minutes’ drive from Queenstown Airport, Arrowtown is a village with a special vibe in summer. The days are long, the weather’s good and the at...

Winning images showcase Arrowtown

Drumroll please, as we announce the results of our annual photography competition! Before we do that, though, we would like to thank the many amateur ...