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The official guide arrowtown.com
Arrowtown –
Welcome
Welcome
Where history
meets nature
© Todd & Sarah
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Street Map 13
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2018-2019
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Charming Arrowtown
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visiting Queenstown. A LUCKY START
It was “Maori Jack” Tewa, a shearer, who found gold in the
Arrowtown is a quaint heritage village enveloped by beautiful
Arrow River in 1862. But – as is the way – a pushier European,
mountain scenery – only 20 minutes from Queenstown.
William Fox, made bigger waves, and the town started life
It’s standout is its famous high street. This is a lovely string called “Fox’s.” Fifteen hundred miners worked the river below
of historic buildings, which opens to a tree-lined avenue the emerging Buckingham Street township. Many were
sheltering one of New Zealand’s most photographed sites – Chinese, who built a separate village.
a delightful row of nineteenth century miners’ cottages.
As gold ran out, the town became a fading rural backwater.
The pretty town sprang from the 1860s rush for the fabulous Arrow With no pressure to replace the old, it kept its heritage heart, so
River’s gold. Today it is the centre of an equally fabulous network of more than 70 historic sites remain. Its resurgence as a holiday
cycling and walking trails, scenic lookouts, and golf courses. place began in the 1950s, and luckily the importance of the
town’s picturesque old buildings was understood.
While Arrowtown is “snapshot heaven,” it is not a gingerbread
re-creation. It is a working village, alive with cafes, shops, bars,
and people soaking up the feel of a special place.
More information at ARROWTOWN.COM
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A Four Hour
Short Visit “Must do’s”
Short Visit “Must do’s”
Short Visit –
Your “Must do’s”
© Destination
Queenstown
The “must do’s” for a
short four hour visit to
Arrowtown are:
We suggest you walk the red dotted loop circuit shown on the town
1 The Heritage town centre map (pg 20–21) from Buckingham Street round to Ramshaw Lane.
2 The Museum
3 The Arrow River Walk (short) Buckingham Street is in two parts. A narrow street of old-time
4 The Chinese Village commercial buildings starts at Berkshire Street, and widens to
5 And… fit in something else. the gorgeous tree lined avenue, planted in 1867, which shelters a
Gold Panning? Cycling? Another coffee? row of quaint miners’ cottages.
But – if you have a little more time, you may enjoy the pleasure There are intriguing shops and cafes – none from an
of staying in Arrowtown itself. Many do. Consider it. international chain. Check down the alleys too. When you reach
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the weatherboard Postmaster’s Cottage, cross the street, and
HERITAGE TOWN continue under the trees past the miners’ cottages.
CENTRE WALK (MUST DO) Turn left down Merioneth Street, and left again along the
Roman’s Lane walk, which returns you to Ramshaw Lane’s
Buckingham Street is memorable. Here you can browse, relax,
bars and cafes. To complete the circuit walk down to the
have a coffee – in fact, just mess about, enjoying its quirky
Chinese Settlement (TOWN MAP A).
charm.
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Short Visit “Must do’s”
Short Visit “Must do’s”
© Destination
Queenstown
THE HISTORIC BUILDINGS.
Buckingham Street is a beautiful heritage streetscape. Among
the buildings on your inner town walk are:
The old Butcher’s Shop, now a Real Estate office (1872) (TOWN
MAP 42), the early days General Store became our Pharmacy
(started 1862) (TOWN MAP B). The Stables, today a restaurant, CAFÉS & BARS.
were built in 1863 for Bendix Hallenstein, the clothing legend
Nobody visits Arrowtown without sitting down to soak up the
(TOWN MAP C).
atmosphere, while enjoying a drink or a meal.
Also the New Orleans Hotel (rambunctious 1866, originally)
There are around 20 cafes and bars competing to better each
(TOWN MAP D), the Museum which was an 1875 BNZ bank
other with their food and atmosphere. Cuisines include modern
collecting gold (TOWN MAP 1), the still working Post Office (1915)
Euro, Italian, Asian, Indian, Pub, French, Japanese, and Thai.
(TOWN MAP E), and The Postmaster’s Cottage (1907) (TOWN MAP 2).
Amongst other originals are the Athenaeum Hall (TOWN MAP F), Both serious foodies and pie shop patrons can go home smiling.
and the buildings housing Terra Mia (TOWN MAP G), the Jade
Factory (TOWN MAP 17), The Gold Nugget (TOWN MAP P), and SHOPPING.
the Night and Day (TOWN MAP H).
Buckingham Street is not simply New Zealand’s most charming
Perhaps most memorable is the charming string of miners’ high street – its shopping is also very good. The clothing stores
cottages – from 53 to 65 Buckingham St (TOWN MAP I). cover a range, but there’s probably no better strip in the country
to browse knitwear.
Not on this loop, but nearby in St Patrick’s church grounds, is Mary
McKillop’s cottage, from where Australasia’s only Saint taught Another feature is jewellery. Gold is, of course, a specialty, with
Arrowtown’s children in 1897 (TOWN MAP J). The 1887 Masonic large nuggets on display. Don’t miss the jade factory shop, even
Hall (TOWN MAP K) is beside the library. Dudley’s Cottage (TOWN if just to stare slack-jawed at some of its astonishing collector
MAP 36), built from 1878, is by the Chinese Village. pieces. You’ll also enjoy gift and knick knack shops, and
specialty sweet and chocolate shops.
Other streets near the village centre contain churches, and old
cottages with pretty gardens, many showing heritage roses – SHOPPING TIP: Arrowtown isn’t pushy. If you have time, get
there’s a map at the Museum. inside the shops and poke around. You won’t feel hassled.
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Short Visit “Must do’s”
Short Visit “Must do’s”
2 THE MUSEUM & INFORMATION
CENTRE (MUST DO)
The Lakes District Museum (TOWN MAP 1) is regarded as one
Shaded by lovely Sycamore, Willow, and Larch trees, you’ll stroll
past old gold digging sites and a Lord of the Rings location.
of New Zealand’s best small museums. It is also Arrowtown’s
information centre, and your starting point for maps, bookings, Two choices – do the full river loop crossing the bridge. (60
and other help. minutes). Or just enjoy walking out into nature for 10 minutes, then
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turning to take in the totally different views as you walk back.
Don’t miss the excellent downstairs exhibition of life in a
goldrush town. It will surprise you. Children love it.
THE CHINESE
The bookshop’s range on New Zealand travel, culture, and
SETTLEMENT (MUST DO)
history is particularly good – you’ll find something worth taking
Most 19th century Chinese miners were poorly welcomed
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home. Watch for special exhibitions.
expats hoping to return home with fortunes. They built their
A NATURE WALK BY separate settlement by the river (TOWN MAP A), including – to
THE ARROW RIVER (MUST DO) the chagrin of European shopkeepers – their own stores.
Relationships weren’t always distant. In 1885 The Tuapeka
20 OR 60 MINUTE CHOICE.
Times reported: “Even Europeans, and we believe females at
Don’t leave Arrowtown without breathing its lovely surrounds.
that, were to be seen playing ”fan-tan,” while...the Chinese stores
We suggest you enjoy at least part of the Arrow River walk which
have been the scenes of indescribable vice.” It wasn’t dreary.
starts from town. Go down to the river bank, and turn right
onto an easy flat track, called the Arrowtown Anniversary Walk. The Settlement you see today is both restored and recreated.
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Short Visit “Must do’s”
Short Visit “Must do’s”
5 MORE "SHORT VISIT" FUN
(MUST DO)
Some other memories to take home--
SKI-TOWN ARROWTOWN.
Try gold panning. Several places will rent the gold pan and During the snow season Arrowtown is the chosen winter
show you how. Or – hire a bike and ride an easy trail from the training home for several European and American ski teams.
township. Or – drive down the Millbrook Resort’s avenue of They stay in Arrowtown for the same reasons family ski groups
trees, enjoy its beauty, and know why it wins so many awards. do. It is handy to both the Queenstown and Wanaka fields, and
Walk up Soldiers Hill (STREET MAP L) for the best town view. while quieter, has a good choice of bars and restaurants.
And always – sit back for another coffee, and simply enjoy ARROWTOWN AT NIGHT.
Arrowtown passing by.
Arrowtown is a fun night out. The restaurants are buzzing with
CHILDREN LIKE ARROWTOWN. both locals and visitors, as are pubs and classy bars.
Children enjoy Arrowtown. There are parks and greens, they’ll Dorothy Brown’s (TOWN MAP 33) is loved by locals and visitors –
try gold panning, and maybe the Skatepark (TOWN MAP M). it is a beautiful boutique cinema, where you’ll enjoy the intimate
In summer there’s a good swimming pool (TOWN MAP N) setting, a glass of wine, and a cheeseplate.
as well as a paddle in the river. Dorothy Brown’s cinema has
matinees (TOWN MAP 33), and they’ll be fascinated by the gold
town display at the Museum. There are good icecreameries, a Bus to Arrowtown
chocolatier, and the children, like yourselves, will stand bug-
eyed in the sweet shop. Orbus runs a frequent service between
Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Frankton. The latest timetable
is at www.orc.govt.nz or telephone 0800 ORBUSQT (672877).
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Arrowtown
Museum
Stay inDining
Eat &
Drink
Eat outside in summer, or fire-side
in winter.
There’s a wide choice - there’s smart, casual, and perhaps
New Zealand’s best pie shop.
Lakes District Museum Postmasters
"This is one of the best museums Restaurant
that we have visited in our travels
Enjoy a slice of Arrowtown's rich
throughout more than 30 countries." heritage combined with the best
in local produce and wines.
One of the best small museums in New Zealand. Set in
the former gold mining town of Arrowtown, it presents an Perfect for all occasions, this
authentic picture of early Maori, European settlement and historic homestead offers a
the exciting goldrush era of the 1860’s. charming interior with roaring
Set in 3 original buildings. Hands on. Children love it! fire and sun-drenched verandahs
surrounded by beautiful gardens.
• Information and Booking Centre
• Best selection of books for sale in Arrowtown Open daily for breakfast, lunch,
• Art Gallery with changing exhibitions dinner and all day coffee
and cake.
info@museumqueenstown.com
49 Buckingham Street
1 54 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 44 21824 www.museumqueenstown.com P: 03 442 0991 www.postmasters.co.nz
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Rosie B's
Rosie B's food is good value, home
style NZ food with natural, organic
Dining
Dining
and sustainable ingredients.
Our Fiordland ‘Wild Legend’
Crayfish is considered to be the
best 'lobster' in the world. Our
meats are from local farms, salad
ingredients foraged, Carrick
house wines are certified organic
from Bannockburn.
The Blue Door
Hidden in the alleyway by Fan-Tan
and Rosie B’s, the Historic Blue
Door Bar. Spend a late afternoon
or evening lounging by the fire or
outside in the courtyard. Serving
food, cocktails, local wines & beers. 03 442 0415
TheBlueDoorBar
Live music Wednesdays & Saturdays.
bluedoor.manager@saffronrestaurants.co.nz
18 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 0131
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bookings@rosieb.co.nz www.rosieb.co.nz
The Fork and Tap Fan-Tan
Historic Gastro - Pub
Fan-Tan Asian Fusion
Specialising in local - food, wine and NZ Craft Beers Restaurant, Bar & Kitchen.
Family friendly - large sunny garden bar A funky & modern interior with
bamboo chairs, leather benches
People and Place:
and interior influences from
• Local, family owned, warm welcoming staff
Asia and the Victorian Industrial
• Large sunny Garden-Bar
era, serving Asian fusion, NZ
• Stone cottage, built 1874
Pacifica flavours with fresh, tasty
Best of Local: single dishes and sharing plates.
• Food - fresh delicious, local produce, salads, Order online & collect.
sharing platters, lunch/evening menu, pizza. Open 5pm til late 7 days.
• Beer - local craft brews, 19 taps, including 3 real-ale Open for Lunches Dec till Feb.
hand pumps, changing daily
Takeaway available.
• Wine - quality local wines
Family:
• Great children’s menu, two
sandpits and playhouse
51 Buckingham Street
3 18 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 0885
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P: 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz info@fantan.co.nz www.fantan.co.nz
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Arrowtown Bakery & Café Terra Mia
Home of the famous Arrowtown Gourmet Pies. Terra Mia is located in a period
Offering quality homemade fresh breads, sandwiches, cakes building in the heart of historic
Dining
Dining
and slices. Fantastic coffee and great Arrowtown. Scrubbed wooden
value menu and cabinet food surfaces, cheerful hanging
available takeaway or eat in. baskets and classic earthenware
crockery combine to create
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a rustic, welcoming dining
14 Buckingham Street
TOWN
MAP
experience.
P: 03 442 1587
The menu is sourced locally
where possible, with key
Provisions ingredients imported direct from
the Motherland. It just wouldn't
Café, artisan bakery & store.
be real Italian food without
Garden setting in historic miners cottage.
pecorino and pancetta after all!
Contemporary seasonal and healthy
menu with cabinet and takeaway options.
Fully licensed. “Obscenely good
sticky buns”. Allpress Coffee.
65 Buckingham Street Open daily from 8.00am
7 28 Buckingham Street P: 03 409 8378
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P: 03 442 0714 info@provisionscafe.co.nz Like Us! Facebook.com/arrowtown.co.nz
Millbrook Resort
Millbrook offers a variety of delicious dining options.
Millhouse Restaurant – Open seven nights for dinner
Clubhouse – Breakfast daily
Hole In One Café – All day casual dining
Smithy’s Smoke House – Outdoor whisky bar
Kobe Cuisine - Open seven nights for dinner
1124 Malaghans Road Open 7 Days
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P: +64 (0)3 441 7000 www.millbrook.co.nz
Arrow Thai Food
Sawatdee ka/krup!
Find us above the riverbank on
Ramshaw Lane. Indoor and outdoor
seating. We serve delicious healthy
and fresh Thai cuisine with a
selection of meat, tofu, and vegetarian dishes. Gluten free also
available. Open 7 days for dine in or takeaway 11:30–9pm.
27 Ramshaw Lane
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P: 03 442 1115
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Unwind Café & Bar
Allpress organic coffee,
homebaking, juices and smoothies,
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Dining
breakfast and lunch including fish
and chips served daily from 7am.
Enjoy our fish and chips Friday
to Sunday from 4pm to 9pm.
4/14 Buckingham Street
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MAP
P: 03 442 0227 www.unwindcafe.co.nz
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Bonjour
Bonjour is located in the heart of downtown Arrowtown in
the popular Ramshaw Lane and serves authentic, delicious
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French cuisine in a casual bistro setting. Our carefully
crafted menu, our friendly service
and a cozy atmosphere brings
the best of France to your dining
experience.
25 Ramshaw Lane
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P: 03 409 8946 www.bonjour-arrowtown.com
Patagonia
Chocolates
A must-visit destination for
exquisite handcrafted chocolates,
decadent desserts, award-winning
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ice cream and locally roasted coffee.
Revel in a taste experience you
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won’t soon forget.
31 Ramshaw Lane, open 9am-6pm
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P: 03 409 8636 www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz
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Area MapHoney & Cocoa
Looking for the perfect gift?
Shopping
Shopping
Honey & Cocoa has over 50 different
types of honey from across New
Zealand with interactive free tastings
and boasts all the best New Zealand
made craft chocolate.
4 Buckingham Street P: 03 222 7088
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MAP
www.honeyandcocoa.co.nz
Ogle
Gift Store
From the fun to the exotic, Ogle
is a gift store with a difference.
A wide range of gifts and home
decor available. Happy Ogling…
www.facebook.com/myogle
Shop 2, The Royal Oak Complex, Buckingham Street
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MAP
P: 03 409 8840 info@myogle.co.nz
Jade & Opal Factory
100% NZ owned & operated.
Jade • Opal • Bone • Pearls • Paua
Our shop includes the regions only working jade factory.
We design a large collection of traditional and contemporary
The Gold Shop
carvings and jewellery. Come in and view one of
New Zealand's largest collections of local & imported jade.
Established 1989.
Specialists in Natural New Zealand Open 7 days.
Gold Nugget Jewellery. Factory Monday to Friday.
Pearl, Gem and Gold Jewellery.
Display of Large Nuggets.
Open seven days
Buckingham Street P: 03 442 1319
16 30 Buckingham Street
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www.thegoldshoparrowtown.com P: 03 442 1654 www.jadefactoryarrowtown.co.nz
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Shopping
The Remarkable Sweet Shop Arrowtown Wine Store
Located on the main street of Arrowtown. 10% discount upon A fabulous selection of local, national and international wines.
presentation of this guide. We offer free tastings every day of Walk-in chiller with craft, international and mainstream beers,
our famous Remarkable Fudge and Nougat. With over 1000 ciders and RTD's. 14 tap beer rigger station so you can fill
types of imported and New Zealand made sweets, novelty your own. A large range of whiskies and other spirits.
candy and chocolate, we guarantee Come in and see us.
your visit will be a sweet one.
Sun - Thurs 10am - 7pm
A treat for all ages and a must do
Fri - Sat 10am - 8pm
for your Arrowtown experience.
27 Buckingham Street
18 21 Ramshaw Lane
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P: 03 442 1374 www.remarkablesweetshop.co.nz P: 03 442 1026 www.arrowtownwinestore.co.nz
Arrowtown
Post and Gift
Historic Post Office with Gift Shop,
selling a range of giftware for all ages.
Full postal services (domestic
and international) offered.
See our range of philatelic products.
52 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 1885
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MAP
E: postoffice@museumqueenstown.com
Arrowtown Pharmacy
Arrowtown Pharmacy stocks premium New Zealand made
beauty, natural health and skincare products, Manuka Honey
and a wide range of quality vitamin supplements and medicines.
Open 7 days a week,
we accept all major credit cards ARROWTOWN
including Union Pay, as well as
Alipay and WeChat Pay.
20 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 0975
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MAP
www.arrowtownpharmacy.co.nz
26 27IKON GOALS
Boutique Shopping in Arrowtown, The hottest new destination for
Shopping
Shopping
featuring unique fashion pieces boutique activewear and lifestyle
from top International and New clothing. The young, local owners
Zealand Designers. pride the store on being a fashion
forward sports boutique for men
Brands include Coop, Diesel, and women.
Scotch & Soda, Shilla, C&M,
Amuse Society, Federation, Ksubi, Brands include carefully selected
Zanerobe, and Dr Martens. pieces from Lorna Jane, L’urv,
Nimble, Onzie, Koral, Adidas
IKON also stocks jewellery from Originals, Assembly Label,
Karen Walker and bags from Vash. Superdry, Canada Goose,
Federation, Champion and
Tax free (GST) Barney Cools.
Shipping service
available for Tax free (GST) shipping service
Overseas Visitors. available for Overseas Visitors.
Shop 5, 50 Buckingham Street
22 34 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1355 www.ikonnz.com Like Us! P: 03 442 1355 www.goalsstore.com
Wallace & Gibbs WoolPress
A local favourite – Wallace Arrowtown
& Gibbs features Men’s and Established over 20 years
Women’s contemporary lifestyle ago, The WoolPress is an
clothing, footwear and accessory iconic Store offering the best
ranges from leading New of New Zealand.
Zealand and International Brands
Icebreaker® Merino
including Trelise Cooper, Sills,
Native World
Visage, Ketz-ke, Standard Issue,
MerinoMink™
Saben, Rollie, Chaos & Harmony,
Adidas All Blacks
Cutler and Ben Sherman.
Royal Merino
Locally owned and operated for Classic New Zealand
over 20 years. Leather and Suede Jackets
Tax free (GST) shipping service
Tax free (GST) shipping service
available for Overseas Visitors.
available for Overseas Visitors.
For New Zealand gift shopping or
something special for yourself, let
our multilingual staff assist you.
Shop 4, 50 Buckingham Street
23 40 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1355 www.wallaceandgibbs.com P: 03 442 1355 www.thewoolpress.com Like Us!
28 29Blue Moon Rummage
Fine Treasures
Unique Home Decor
Shopping
Shopping
Collectors of Vintage Furniture,
Chandeliers, Mirrors & Eclectic
pieces for your home
The Arcade
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P: 03 409 8000 www.bluemoonrummage.co.nz
The Old Smithy
With an impressive collection of New Zealand Paua Shell
The Stitching Post
jewellery, the official Lord of The Rings jewellery collection Specialising in New Zealand
and a range of New Zealand made knitting yarns.
Greenstone, The Old Smithy has We also stock cotton fabric /
something for everyone. Why not quilting supplies / patterns &
take home a memory of your books / embroidery supplies
time in beautiful Arrowtown. and hand made products
44A Buckingham Street
26 25 Buckingham Street www.thestitchingpost.co.nz
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P: 03 442 1906 P: 03 442 0448 E: info@thestitchingpost.co.nz
Four Square Off The Wall
Supermarket Off The Wall gallery & store has a vibrant and exciting
selection of New Zealand made ceramics, art, jewellery,
woodware, and unique gifts crafted by our dynamic and
We can keep you stocked up creative community #offthewallgallerystore
with a range of groceries, fresh "When you can take your eyes off the walls, there's even more to see on the tables
produce, meat, chilled beer and and shelves in front of you. If you're in Arrowtown, it's a 'must do'." www.afar.com
wines and a friendly smile! 18 Buckingham Street info@offthewallgallery.co.nz
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P: 03 442 0890 follow us @offthewallgallerystore
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reflected in our salon, our people
Open 7 days 7am–8pm and the products we use.
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32 Adamson Drive, Arrowtown
27 6/14 Ballarat Arcade, Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1671 www.foursquare.co.nz P: 03 442 0515 www.arrowtownhair.nz
30 31Outdoors,
Amongst the best know is the Motatapu, which includes the
route for the famed Motatapu back country marathon.
Outdoors, golf & wine
Outdoors, golf & wine
golf & wine
Walking and cycling maps are available at the Museum.
PINOT WINE TRAIL
Some of New Zealand’s finest pinot noir comes from our
nearby Gibbston Valley wineries. Riedel, the famed glass
maker, recently created a specially shaped pinot glass to
© Millbrook Resort
showcase its quality.
The “cellar doors” are welcoming, and there are charming
winery restaurants at Amisfield, Waitiri Creek and
Gibbston Valley.
GOLF CENTRAL – BACK COUNTRY 4WD
THREE GREAT COURSES
If you’d rather be driven, guided 4WD adventures explore
Arrowtown has outstanding golf. Within three minutes of
remote spots like the abandoned gold village of Macetown.
Buckingham Street are three golf courses with wow-factor
Or drive yourself, if you’re experienced with the right vehicle.
scenery. The famous Millbrook Resort (03 441 7000) has a
beautiful 27 hole layout. It shares tournament play with its
classy neighbour, The Hills, (03 409 8290), the New Zealand
Open’s spectacular home. The Arrowtown Golf Club
(03 442 1719) is also a treasure. Its 18 holes wind trickily
along an old glacier floor – a relaxed country course that,
nonetheless, is rated in NZ’s top 20.
CYCLING HEAVEN
Cycle trails, mountain biking, road cycling – Arrowtown, with
its inspiring rides, is a cycling mecca.
The village sits at the heart of New Zealand’s most popular
trail – the 100 km Queenstown Bike Trail. One of its very best
Arrowtown Golf Club
stretches is beginner friendly – the easy Arrow Bridges Trail,
which starts from town and runs 16km down the river to the
Gibbston wineries and restaurants. A charming country club, just minutes from town, offers
a challenge to every level of golfer. Although not long
Try it. Arrowtown’s bike hire people will fit you out, give “Narrowtown” provides a unique golfing test, with
you good advice, and tell you about guided tours too breathtaking views of the mountains from every hole.
(TOWN MAP 41, 43). A spectacular day will be had,
no matter the score. Club hire,
BEAUTIFUL WALKING TRAILS Motorised carts and trundlers
available to hire.
Arrowtown’s walking trails are famous. The village has fifteen
listed walks that take in mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers, and 166 Centennial Ave, Arrow Junction
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P: 03 442 1719 www.arrowtowngolf.co.nz
range from an easy one hour stroll to several days outdoors.
32 33Sunrise Balloons
Hot Air Balloon flights take place in the
valleys between Queenstown & Arrowtown.
Activities
Activities
Rising to altitudes of 6000 ft and drifting
gently with the breeze. Followed by a
celebration with a glass of bubbles, tea,
coffee, pastries and muffins in the field
where we land.
Free Phone 0800 HOT AIR (0800 468 247)
P: +64 (0)3 442 0781 www.ballooningnz.com
Dorothy Browns Cinema,
Bar & Bookstore Arrowtown Bike Hire
Dorothy Browns boutique cinema offers a delightful Take yourself on a pedal tour of
experience and screens a mixture of current film historic Arrowtown, or ride the
releases and arthouse movies. spectacular Queenstown Trail.
Browse the beautiful bookstore or relax with a glass of local Best quality bikes and for the best
wine on the sunny balcony or by the cosy fire before taking rates, trail maps, helmets and local
your seat in either of the gorgeously decorated cinemas. advice, book now.
18 Buckingham Street
33 59 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1964 www.dorothybrowns.com P: 0800 22 44 73 www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz
Dudley's Cottage
A contemporary NZ design & gift
store and café set in beautiful gardens.
Your gateway to the Historic Chinese
Settlement & Arrow River Reserve.
Relax with a coffee or try your
hand at Gold Panning.
Old Fashioned Gold Panning, Design & Gift Store, Café.
Costume Photography Chinese Settlement, 4 Buckingham Street
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Ph 03 442 8162 www.dudleyscottagenz.com
Visit our studio and have your photograph taken in
Victorian Costume. Great costumes and props to
suit all ages and sizes.
Quick and easy, (most costumes fit over street clothing).
Prints or digital copies available on the spot.
"Artistic, authentic and super fun".
"Beautiful photographs, fantastic experience".
Find us on Facebook and Instagram!
Behind The Lakes District Museum, Ramshaw Lane
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www.oldfashionedcostumephotography.co.nz P: 027 445 2569
34 35Stay Arrowtown
Accommodation
Accommodation
Arrowtown is a beautiful Holiday
central base to enjoy
the region. While it is
Park
vibrant and intriguing, it
is also quieter, and easy Enjoy an affordable, fun and
to get around. relaxing holiday!
Redeveloped in 2007, this park
offers modern facilities.
Arrowfield We have accommodation to
suit all budgets – from fully
Apartments self-contained holiday flats to
campervan and tent sites.
Modern and spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
fully self-contained apartments with Children’s playground, tennis
stunning views. Includes outdoor patio court, laundry facilities, shaded
and lawn, and a swimming pool. Ideal for BBQ area and picnic tables.
families, skiers, golfers and groups.
115 Essex Ave, Butel Park
37 12 Centennial Avenue
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P: 03 442 0012 www.arrowfield.co.nz P: 03 442 1876 www.arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz
Arrowtown Motel
Providing tasteful, modern, serviced
motel accommodation in a quiet sunny
location. Choose from standard or
premium units to suit your budget.
Enjoy well-equipped kitchenettes, free
Wi-Fi, a guest laundry and friendly staff.
48 Adamson Drive Like Us!
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P: 03 442 1833 www.arrowtownmotel.co.nz
Shades of Arrowtown
Arrowtown Viking The closest motel to town on Arrowtown's famous
Lodge Motel tree lined Buckingham Street.
Comfortable, quiet, and recently refurbished.
Quiet Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom self
Studios, 1 and 2 bedroom units,
contained units. All with full kitchens and
some units complete with kitchen.
washing machines. 50+ Sky channels,
Free WiFi, Free off street parking. 10 min Off-street parking, free wifi,
walk to Town Centre and Arrow river. relaxing private garden setting.
21 Inverness Cres
39 9 Merioneth Street
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P: 0800 181 900 www.arrowtownvikinglodge.co.nz P: 03 442 1613 www.shadesofarrowtown.co.nz
36 37Services & Transport
Millbrook Resort
Ray White Arrowtown
Has the beauty of Arrowtown captured you? Do you want
to stay longer? Thinking perhaps holidaying, investing or
moving here? For no obligation advice on
the Arrowtown market, talk to the friendly
team at the longest established, locally
owned and operated Real Estate Millbrook Resort
company in Arrowtown.
(Licensed REAA) Visitors welcome.
14 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1616 www.rwarrowtown.co.nz
or a lifetime…
RD Petroleum
• Enjoy staying in luxurious five star accommodation
overlooking spectacular Central Otago landscapes
Fuel up in Arrowtown. • Home of the New Zealand Open, this championship
Arrowtown’s only public fuel pumps, course is a must for your bucket list
7 days self service. Diesel, 91 and 95,
• Award-winning contemporary dining at the
all major bank cards accepted.
BP fuel cards accepted.
award-winning Millhouse Restaurant
• Mouth-watering Japanese food perfect for sharing at
25 Wiltshire Street
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P: 0800 44 00 14 www.rdp.co.nz
• Casual café dining at the Hole In One Café
• The ultimate in relaxation at the award-winning Spa
Green Cabs • Or re-energize yourself at the Health & Fitness Centre
New Zealand’s Environmentally
gym or join in for a Les Mills group class
Friendly Taxi Company.
Download our Go Green app, make Millbrook Resort also offers a wide range of real estate
a booking and use our promo code opportunities, all on freehold titles, from managed
Arrow10 and receive a 10% discount.
Download our
Go Green app. apartments to spectacular fairway-fronting homes.
We provide airport transfers, private
tours and standard fares.
Feel free to call our 24/7 Contact Centre: 1124 Malaghans Road P: +64 (0)3 441 7000
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Free Call 0800 GO GREEN www.greencabs.co.nz E: front.desk@millbrook.co.nz www.millbrook.co.nz
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Canada Goose 2018/19 jackets,
knitwear & accessories in store now
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ARROWTOWN STORE: QUEENSTOWN STORE:
38 Buckingham Street, Eichardt’s Building,
Arrowtown 1 The Mall,
Open 7 Days from 9am Queenstown
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