Arrowtown

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Arrowtown showing a small town or village and street scenes
Arrowtown
Arrowtown
Arrowtown
Arrowtown

Ever dreamt of striking gold? A day trip to this authentic mining town gives you the chance to do just that.

The nearby Arrow River has contributed more than just a name to the township of Arrowtown. As the source of the gold and the means of transporting said precious metal back to Queenstown, the river is also the main reason the gold-mining town exists. During the 20th century the population of the township fell below 200 people but, thanks to the development of tourism, it has now been restored to its former glory. Some tourists come here to learn about the history of settlement in the area, while others are here to venture along the area's idyllic routes on foot or by bike.History has been preserved here in a way that you can actually reach out and touch. Grab a pan and search for gold the exact same way people did it more than a hundred years ago, or walk amidst the restored original buildings and explore the Chinese part of the settlement. Your visit will bring you as close to the life of the settlers as possible, and even more information on the history of the South Island's lakes district is available in the Lakes District Museum.Arrowtown is also the starting point for a number of exciting mountain biking and hiking trails. Simply rent a bike, get your hands on a map and choose from the various levels of difficulty to pick the perfect track for you, before launching into your next adventure.If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, you can visit the spot where the “Ford of Bruinen” scene was filmed. This picturesque vista is just a short distance from the town and the surrounding area is home to many more sites where some of the most vivid imaginings from the book were brought to life.You can drive from Queenstown to Arrowtown in about 20 minutes. There's plenty of free parking or, alternatively, there is a bus service which takes a little bit longer.

Millbrook Resort

Millbrook Resort

5 out of 5
1124 Malaghans Road, Arrowtown
The price is RM1,351 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
RM1,351
RM1,553 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Arrowtown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Millbrook Resort Golf Course and Lakes ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (718 reviews)
"Millbrook was an AMAZING resort to stay at. If you're into golf, I would definitely recommend booking a tee time, even if it is winter. The staff was amazing and the shuttle service was AMAZING."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Millbrook Resort
Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown

2 out of 5
12B Centennial Avenue, Arrowtown
The price is RM258 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
RM258
RM302 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Arrowtown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tobins Track and St Patrick's Catholic ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"Cozy, warm, easy with our kids in the bunks, pretty spot. Loved it."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Arrowtown
Shades of Arrowtown

Shades of Arrowtown

3.5 out of 5
9 MERIONETH STREET, Arrowtown, Otago
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Arrowtown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions St Patrick's Catholic Church & Mary MacKillop's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
"Very warm welcome upon arrival Very cosy room, and great location"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Shades of Arrowtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Arrowfield Apartments

Arrowfield Apartments

4.5 out of 5
115 Essex Avenue, Butel Park, Arrowtown
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Arrowtown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Arrowtown Chinese Settlement ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"Great place, comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Arrowfield Apartments
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,369 reviews)
"Stunning view."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,264 reviews)
La Quinta Queenstown
"The accommodation was great. No issues."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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