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This historic, picturesque gold mining town sits beside the Arrow River, a twenty minute drive from Queenstown. Lovingly restored heritage stone and timber buildings line the main street, housing galleries, shops and boutique accommodation. The mature sycamores and oaks shading its streets offer an ever-changing palette, notably in mid-April, when Arrowtown celebrates its Autumn Festival. Beside the river, Ramshore Lane’s cafes include some very fine eateries, while further along, at the junction of the Arrow River and Bush Creek, the restored and preserved shacks of the Chinese Mining Settlement are perfect for an afternoon ramble. The award-winning Lakes District Museum, in the centre of town, includes several heritage buildings in its complex, including the former Arrowtown goldfields jail. Hidden just off the main street, Dorothy Brown’s Cinema and Bar is a plush two-cinema complex offering movie-goers a great range of mainstream and art-house movies. For those wanting to take a break from driving, a regular bus service runs between Arrowtown and Queenstown, with day passes offering a hop-on, hop-off sight-seeing option. Vineyard tours, horse treks, mountain biking, gold-panning, golf and trout fishing figure highly on the list of local summer activities, and in winter, the nearby ski fields at Coronet Peak, Cardrona and the Remarkables are within easy driving distance.
Bus: Queenstown - Arrowtown (www.connectabus.com).
Arrowtown Accommodation "Our Pick"
Settlers Cottage Motel $
Seven self contained 1 & 2 bedroom cottages set in garden surroundings. Five minutes stroll to the historic town centre.
22 Hertsford Street, Arrowtown
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Arrowtown Lodge B&B $$
Four comfortable newly renovated cottages located in the old part of town. 7 Anglesea Street, Arrowtown
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Arrowfield Apartments $$
Five star apartments hotel with gymnasium, pool and tennis court,
across the road from Millbrook Resort. About 4km from Arrowtown.
115 Essex Ave, Arrowtown
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Millbrook Resort $$$
Large 5 star resort hotel. Villas and cottages nestled beside 18 hole championship golf course, 4 restaurants and a spa retreat.
Malaghans Rd, Arrowtown
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Arrowtown Restaurants & Cafes "Our Pick"
Pesto Restaurant
Italian cuisine. Website
18 Buckingham Street -- Phone: 03 442 0885
The Willows Tavern
English cuisine.
Ramshaw Lane -- Phone: 03 442 0055
Saffron Restaurant
Fine NZ/International cuisine. Website
18 Buckingham Street -- Phone: 03 442 0131
Bonjour Cafe
Here we found NZ best croissants (though small). Authentic French cuisine.
25 Ramshaw Lane -- Phone: 03 409 8946
The Walnut Cafe
Cafe food.
265 Lake Hayes Road -- Phone: 03 442 1090
Queenstown Activities
Wanaka Activities
Queenstown Region - Arrowtown
ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS & GUEST REVIEWS
B&B Cottage
No booking fees
- Pay hotel on arrival.
And in many cases rooms offer free cancellation.
Accommodation in Arrowtown
Arrowtown's historic main street
The Postmasters Residence Restaurant Website
Queenstown weather forecast on metservice.com