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.
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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.
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.
Arrowtown had four churches representing the early immigrant populations. Catholic, Presbyterian, Anglican and Methodist. All still operate today except for the Methodist Church.
The Maori name for the river is Haihainui which means ‘Big Scratches’.
The trees in Arrowtown’s beautiful avenues are Sycamore, Ash, Oak, Elm, and Rowan. The first avenue was planted in 1867.
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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