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Arrowtown is a historic gold mining town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Arrowtown is located on the banks of the Arrow River approximately 7. 5 km from State Highway 6. Arrowtown is located 19. Wikipedia
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Arrowtown is an old gold mining town rich in history, located near a small creek (Arrow River) which was known as the richest yet smallest gold bearing river for ...
read moreWhen we leave the Kawarau Gorge we drive to Arrowtown and then the real adventure begins. Arrowtown is a small gold town about 15k from Queensland where you can see ...
read moreA charming historic gold-mining settlement tucked in between Wanaka and Queenstown, Arrowtown is an absolute must-visit on a trip to the area. My favorite time to visit is in autumn ...
read moreArrowtown Autumn Festival will be held once a year during the autumn season. Kiwis from every corner of the country will attend this festival just to experience the autumn vibe. ...
read moreArrowtown is home to New Zealand’s largest autumn festival held mostly in April every year. The event had been running for 30 years, attracting Kiwis from all over the nation. ...
read moreArrowtown and Glenorchy are two small towns near Queenstown that I would recommend you add into your itinerary. If you’re driving to/from Wanaka then stop by Arrowtown, a historic mining ...
read moreArrowtown was once flooded with gold miners searching for their fortune in the Arrow River. These days visitors flock to the petite town for another kind of gold. The trees ...
read moreArrowtown is a quaint, little town located right next to Queenstown and Lake Hayes. In the late 19th century, Arrowtown was popular with miners from all around the world who ...
read moreThe main hike on the Motatapu Track starts by Glendhu Bay. You’ll see the signs for the Motatapu track. This hike is part of a larger hike that takes you ...
read moreDriving past ski fields, the street drops steeply into the valley to Queenstown adventure capital of New Zealand. On route, stop at the pretty place called Arrowtown. It was very ...
read moreQueenstown has some great golfing options, whether it be high end resort courses or rustic club courses that you crave. Jacks Point, The Hills and Millbrook offer challenging resort style ...
read moreBy day 3, you should be pretty familiar with Queenstown’s small town centre so it’s time to head out towards Arrowtown. It’s only a short bus ride on the blue ...
read moreWhen mentioning Arrowtown, people immediately think of an ancient village known as the “village of the gold-diggers” in Queenstown. This is a place that caters to 19th century gold seekers ...
read moreFrom there you can head through the Waitaki Valley, passing through a few old towns with interesting churches, ancient Maori cave paintings, dams and some lovely scenery (especially on the ...
read moreI went on a tour with Nomad Safaris and they brought us – parents included – to try out gold panning and bounce in a 4WD through the uneven rocky ...
read moreMoving to Queenstown region – the first stop is Arrowtown. This is another magical and well-preserved town from the gold fever times. It still has the Chinese village of Chinese ...
read moreDistance from Wanaka: 55km (50 mins)The old mining town of Arrowtown always makes for a pleasant stop, with boutique shops and quaint cafes, it's a historic town that fights to ...
read moreIf you don’t feel like hiking or adrenaline filled activities then day trips out to Glenorchy or Arrowtown are your best bet. They are busy but nothing in comparison to Queenstown and ...
read moreEven the cheap hostels in Queenstown are expensive, and the council has pretty rigidly clamped down on freedom camping of any description. A good alternative is staying out of town ...
read moreCrown Range Road, the road from Wanaka to Queenstown, is beautiful and the village of Arrowtown is the perfect stop on the way. Take a walk around the village, visit ...
read moreFriends recommended that we stay in Arrowtown instead of Queenstown since it is more relaxed and we’re not the “Adventure City” types. We were very happy with our three days ...
read moreOn our drive from Wanaka to Queenstown, we stopped at Arrowtown, a charming goldfields-era town. It’s still quite busy and there are some nice restaurants and cafés. ...
read moreFrom Wanaka, it only takes 3 hours to drive to Te Anau. You will drive right past Queenstown on the way. So, if you want, you can stop into Queenstown ...
read moreAfter our lunch, we walked to the Patagonia Chocolates cafe next door. Patagonia Chocolates was established in Arrowtown in 2005. There are several outlets in Queenstown, Wanaka, and Arrowtown. This establishment is ...
read moreThere are many beautiful locations in and around Queenstown, but Kawarau Gorge is one of my favourites. It is a short drive from the centre of town and a great ...
read moreThese great walks are accessible from major towns such as Auckland, Queenstown, Arrowtown, etc. From these tracks, travelers enjoy a bird’s eye view of deep gorges, valleys, mountain peaks, lakes, ...
read moreSpend the night in Wanaka or get a head start on tomorrow and stay in Arrowtown. ...
read moreThere are also many first-class hotels and resorts offering stunning lake and alpine views that are just minutes of walking distance from the town centre. But if you’re seeking a ...
read moreIn the evening drive towards Queenstown (3 hours). If time allows, do stop at the very cute and picturesque village of Arrowtown, which is on the way, 45 minutes before ...
read moreFrom Mt. Cook, we started the long drive back towards Glenorchy. We crossed the Middle Earth again when we travelled through the Central Otago – the site of Gondor, and ...
read moreSau khi ăn trưa xong, gia đình mình được người bạn mời về nhà cô ấy uống trà. Cô này tên Ra, thực tế là bạn của bạn mình nhưng ...
read moreRegardless, I always felt like there was something to do, but there was plenty of room to make your days as busy as possible, or do the bare minimum. Pretty ...
read moreOn our way to our camping ground, we made a quick visit to Arrowtown, which is a cute historic inspired town that will have you feeling like you stepped back ...
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