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...
Come celebrate the long weekend of the new Matariki holiday with us in the deep south, where night falls early in winter and our dark skies let us see...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This year, more than ever, is the year to do your Christmas shopping in Arrowtown. Need a good reason not to heed the siren song of the big box stores...
Arrowtown is a spectacular playground for trail runners – we’re surrounded by scenery that will take your breath away. This gorgeous landscape of moun...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Showcasing Beautiful Arrowtown
The much awaited Arrowtown calendar is on sale now. This stunning calendar showcases Arrowtown’s charm, natural beauty and heritage. Arrowtown 2021 ca...
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...
Heritage Lighting Project
This winter Arrowtown is glowing at night with beautifully lit heritage cottages, trees and façades showcasing the town’s historic character.Oddfellow...
Fridays to Saturdays
The Arrowtown Shuttle service provided to bring locals in to town for the cost of donation ran for 6 weeks and has now finished.We wish to thank all p...
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...
Ideas for School Holidays
Arrowtown is the place to bring your family in the school holidays whether for Après Ski or great shopping. It’s beautiful, feels magic and kids just...
Winners announced
After a judging delay due to the effects of COVID-19 we are pleased to announce the prize winners of the 2020 Arrowtown Photography Prize. The Overall...
Sunday Book Sale and Market
Sunday's a special day at the Lakes District Museum for locals to come along and support the one day book sale and special market. Be sure to get out ...
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 ...
You can help support the Arrowtown community by supporting our businesses. Even if their physical shops can’t open, many of Arrowtown’s locally owned...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Arrowtown Landmarks Story
Tohu Whenua – landmarks that tell our storiesArrowtown abounds with stories of two very different yet significant goldrush communities (both Chinese a...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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