Arrowtown

New Zealand International Gin Festival

 

We are excited to announce the 2nd New Zealand International Gin Festival will be held at Wilcox Green in Arrowtown on

 

What’s NEW for 2024…

 We have absorbed all the feedback from customers and distilleries and are looking forward to delivering an exceptional festival in 2024 including:

 

  • Opening Hours are 1pm to 7pm

  • Ticket prices range from $39 - $49 (+ Booking Fees)

  • Moving to a more ‘summertime’ event

  • Introducing a ‘Beer & Cider’ Garden Bar for non-spirit drinkers

  • The VIP luncheon is taking a year off so guests can enjoy a greater range of distilleries

  • Keep an eye out for a Friday Night Cocktail Making Session with The Alchemist

 

Keep an eye on our website or social channels for more information and ticket sales

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LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.1

They used to sell Morphine in the local drug store. That was back in the goldmining days of course!

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

There has been a fire station on the current site since 1890. The hand drawn hose reel was used until the 1940’s.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

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

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.4

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.5

The first Arrowtown School was in Buckingham Street and opened in 1863. It was on the site now occupied by the Oak development.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.6

The discoverer of gold in the Arrow river was a shepherd named Jack Tewa or Maori Jack. He also won the Royal Humane medal for saving a man from drowning in Lake Wakatipu.

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