Where is arrowtown in new zealand

Come to A Arrowtown is the gateway to some of the best short walks in New Zealand. The trail network takes you Arrowtown is the perfect spot for a spring holiday, a long weekend or just a day trip. The trees are 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. Arrowtown has one of the best preserved collection of goldfields heritage buildings in New Zealand. Provisions only serve food until 3 pm so be sure to get there for brunch my favorite time.

Related read: For more places to drink amazing coffee nearby, read my blog about the best cafes in Queenstown! Got a sweet tooth like me? Just picture floor to ceiling shelves of candy and glass cabinets filled with fudge, brownies, and chocolates. The most famous candy you have to try at The Remarkable Sweet Shop is their homemade fudge. They actually offer free tastings so you can certainly try before you buy and pick the most delicious flavor. But just in case you do, they also have a shop in Queenstown!

For more, check out the best cheap things to do in Queenstown. From Arrowtown, you can reach Crown R ange Road Scenic Lookout in around 15 minutes, but if you stop along the way and you should , allow around Once at the lookout you can enjoy the view from your vehicle or take a short walk up to Crown Range Summit for an even better view.

Another cool viewpoint on the way up is the Arrow Junction Lookout Point. Related read: For more nearby road trip ideas, check out my guide to the Queenstown to Glenorchy road trip and Queenstown to Mount Cook Road trip.

The trail starts just past the Chinese Settlement and in total is 8 kilometers 5 miles long with a meter elevation gain taking around 2. On the trail, you can expect beautiful views over the valley, the Arrow River, and even spot Lake Hayes in the distance. In spring, you can even see lots of lupins in full bloom along the track. I recommend walking counter-clockwise for a more enjoyable hike.

Although steeper in parts you get more rest on the flat areas as opposed to the consistent incline going clockwise. Also, be aware you may get wet feet crossing the river and it does get muddy!

Although there are lots of amazing hikes in Arrowtown I love Sawpit Gully Track for its ideal length and difficulty. Not too hard, not too easy but a great trail with breathtaking views! This boutique cinema takes you back to the old days of watching a movie when it was about the experience, not just the film. Sit back with a glass of wine, cheeseboard, and snacks to watch a classic enjoying an intermission halfway through for a top-up and break.

Expect an intimate setting with large comfy seats and blankets to cozy up with. Be sure to check in advance what showings they have on. Related read: Visiting the Dorothy Brown Cinema is perfect for couples.

For more ideas, check out our guide to the most romantic things to do in Queenstown. For a short but breathtaking hike jump onto the Tobins Track. The trail starts at the end of Ford Street and leads up a steep trail to a viewpoint over the Wakatipu Basin with views of Lake Hayes and Lake Wakatipu. At the top, there are some benches to relax on so you can enjoy the magnificent views. It takes just over an hour to walk the track up and back the way you came without allowing for a break up the top.

The trail is also used by 4wd vehicles so keep an eye out and keep kids close by. If you want, you can also join this trail with the New Chums Gully Track around the halfway point and loop yourself back to Arrowtown via the Arrow River.

This takes another 1. The Tobins Track is easily the best short hike in Arrowtown and perfect for those who want to enjoy amazing views without a huge amount of effort. Wine is a huge part of the Otago Region where Arrowtown is located. In fact, the nearby Gibbston Valley is one of the best boutique wine regions in New Zealand and a place I absolutely love to visit. Within a short drive of Arrowtown, you can explore lots of different wineries.

One of my favorites is Akarua Wines located only 3 kilometers from Arrowtown. This winery is located in a beautiful garden only a short walk from Lake Hayes. I actually visited this winery on a wine tour from Queenstown but now make regular trips there to pick up a bottle or two.

This small winery has a beautiful outdoor seating area to enjoy your wine as well as some games to play. They also have a huge selection of cheese to try! In Arrowtown, you could also head directly to The Winery Arrowtown. Although not actually a winery, you can taste a huge selection of Otago wines and also spirits here. Perfect if you caught the bus to Arrowtown! Near Arrowtown, there are actually three world-class courses to choose from making Arrowtown a great place for golfers to stay.

The closest to town is Millbrook Resort which is famous in the area and has won a ton of awards. If the price is a concern to you then the best option is Arrowtown Golf Club. The course is only open from October to April but they have both men and mixed competitions on the weekends you can join. Because the club is so exclusive only members can play with the exception of a few visitor time slots.

If you want to play, book well in advance! The museum has lots of displays and information on early Maori life in the area, something that I believe Queenstown needs more of.

On top of that, it shows the hardships faced by the early European settlers and also the crazy days of the Otago gold rush.

For visitors looking for a fun activity in Queenstown that just might pay off quite literally gold panning is very popular. Gold was first found in the Arrow River in and that discovery started a huge gold rush in the area that attracted miners from all over the world including Australia and the United States.

As they rushed to the area to find gold, miners set up make-shift towns filled with tents, bars, and shops. These towns would later be called Arrowtown and Queenstown. However, as the gold dried up, the gold miners left.

The funny thing is though, the golds not gone, it just became unprofitable to mine so you can definitely still find some! The main street of Arrowtown, Buckingham St, is testament to the town's determination to preserve its illustrious past. Pick up a directory of historical buildings from the museum and spend an afternoon soaking up Arrowtown's unique history.

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