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

The Chinese Settlement was established in 1867-8 and was in existence until the mid 1930’s. The site underwent an archaeological excavation in 1984.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

Arrowtown was originally known as Fox’s. named after William Fox an early gold discoverer. Then it was known as The Arrow and later Arrowtown.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

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.4

Arrowtown is one of the fastest growing towns in New Zealand:
1948---------120 people
1989------850 people
2015----2600 people
2021-----3900 people

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.5

In the 1950’s many New Zealander’s built cribs ( holiday houses) in Arrowtown and came here for their summer holidays.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.6

The first jail in Arrowtown was simply a log. You were chained up to it. The later stone jail still exists and is in Cardigan Street. It is New Zealand’s 4th oldest jail.

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