Arrowtown

Example Itineraries

When you visit Arrowtown it's like entering another world.

Away from the hubbub that is Queenstown yet only 25 minutes away by car, Arrowtown's quirky corners, crystal-clear Arrow River, walking and cycling trails and cafe scene offer many things to do.  Make sure you bring your camera... Arrowtown is picture perfect all year round.

Below are a list of example itineraries:

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LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.1

The trees in Arrowtown’s beautiful avenues are Sycamore, Ash, Oak, Elm, and Rowan. The first avenue was planted in 1867.

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

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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Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

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.4

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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Arrowtown Random Fact No.5

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.6

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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