Arrowtown

Snow Sports

Arrowtown is the ideal base for a snow holiday. Just 20 minutes' drive from Queenstown Airport, it's perfectly positioned between Queenstown and Wanaka, giving easy access to three skifields and a cross-country skiing complex. 

 

International ski racing teams know all about Arrowtown's charms and it is a favoured base for training during the southern hemisphere winter. Why? Well it's less frenetic than Queenstown but has cosy bars, awarding-winning restaurants and a cinema for après ski. For the days you're not on the slopes there's the boutique shops,  vast network of walking and biking tracks and the museum to explore.

 

Cardrona Alpine Resort

NZ's fun and family friendly ski area, 45mins from Arrowtown. With gentle, open trails for beginners; 4 kids centres; snowsports school; to challenging chutes & an extensive terrain park; there is something for everyone!


+64 3 443 8880

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Coronet Peak

Spectacular roller coaster terrain makes Coronet Peak ski area one of New Zealand's most exciting ski resort destinations for snow lovers of any ability.


0800 697 547

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Snowfarm

The Snow Farm is New Zealand's only Nordic Ski Resort and is currently temporarily closed


03 443 7542

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The Remarkables

Experience big mountain terrain at The Remarkables. Test out your skills in one of seven parks or take your first turns in our massive learner’s area. The Remarkables offers terrain and facilities that suit first-timers to seasoned skiers and snowboarders!


0800 697 547

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LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.1

There are two theories as to why the town is named Arrowtown. One is that the river behind the town flows swiftly like an arrow.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

Millbrook Resort is named after Mill Farm on which it sits. Mill farm was established by the Butel family who came from Normandy.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

Australia’s first saint, Sister Mary MacKillop visited Arrowtown in 1897 and set up a Catholic School. Part of this school can still be visited today.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.4

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.5

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.6

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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