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

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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 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.4

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

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Arrowtown Random Fact No.5

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.6

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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