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Arrowtown –
Where history
Welcome
Welcome
meets nature
© Todd & Sarah Sisson (Sisson Stock)
Museum 13 Shopping 28
Dining 14 Galleries 36
Wineries 22 Accommodation 36
Street Map 23 Activities 40
Town Map 24 Services
CHARMING ARROWTOWN Area Map 26
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IS A “MUST-DO” WHEN Published by Print Central Queenstown on behalf of the
VISITING QUEENSTOWN. Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA).
Eighth edition 2020-2021 E: info@arrowtown.com
Arrowtown is a quaint heritage village enveloped by beautiful
mountain scenery – only 20 minutes from Queenstown. As gold ran out, the town became a fading rural backwater.
With no pressure to replace the old, it kept its heritage heart, so
It’s standout is its famous high street. This is a lovely string
more than 70 historic sites remain. Its resurgence as a holiday
of historic buildings, which opens to a tree-lined avenue
place began in the 1950s, and luckily the importance of the
sheltering one of New Zealand’s most photographed sites –
town’s picturesque old buildings was understood.
a delightful row of nineteenth century miners’ cottages.
The pretty town sprang from the 1860s rush for the fabulous Arrow
River’s gold. Today it is the centre of an equally fabulous network of TIAKI MEANS TO CARE FOR
cycling and walking trails, scenic lookouts, and golf courses. PEOPLE AND PLACE. THE TIAKI
PROMISE IS A COMMITMENT
While Arrowtown is “snapshot heaven,” it is not a gingerbread
TO CARE FOR NEW ZEALAND,
re-creation. It is a working village, alive with cafés, shops, bars,
FOR NOW AND FOR FUTURE
and people soaking up the feel of a special place.
GENERATIONS.
A LUCKY START HOW TO CARE FOR NEW ZEALAND:
It was “Maori Jack” Tewa, a shearer, who found gold in the
Arrow River in 1862. But – as is the way – a pushier European,
William Fox, made bigger waves, and the town started life
called “Fox’s.” Fifteen hundred miners worked the river below
the emerging Buckingham Street township. Many were
Chinese, who built a separate village.
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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 24–25) 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 49), the early days General Store became our Pharmacy
(started 1862) (TOWN MAP B). The Stables, today a restaurant, CAFÉS & BARS.
was 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, Pub, Japanese, and Thai.
(TOWN MAP E), and The Postmaster’s Cottage (1907) (TOWN MAP 5).
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 26), 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 Q), 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 expats
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home. Watch for special exhibitions.
hoping to return home with fortunes. They built their separate
A NATURE WALK BY settlement by the river (TOWN MAP A), including – to the
THE ARROW RIVER (MUST DO) 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 47) 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
In summer there’s a good swimming pool (TOWN MAP N) intimate setting, a glass of wine, and a cheeseplate.
as well as a paddle in the river. Dorothy Brown’s cinema has
matinees (TOWN MAP 47), 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- Orbus runs a frequent service between Queenstown,
eyed in the sweet shop. Arrowtown, and Frankton. The latest timetable is at
www.orc.govt.nz/public-transport/queenstown-buses
or telephone 0800 ORBUSQT (672877).
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Arrowtown
Arrowtown Environment
Environment
Arrowtown
Museum
Stay in
There are many local environmental groups working
to protect, restore and enhance our beautiful town and
surrounds. Here are a few of those projects:
WILDING PINES
Over time Arrowtown's natural environment has been modified
by humans, with the introduction of invasive exotic plants
which threaten native species. To help restore the natural
environment the Arrowtown Wilding Group has the massive
task of removing wilding pines and replanting a mix of non-
invasive trees. Lakes District Museum
PLANTING "This is one of the best museums
The Wakatipu Reforestation Trust grows and plants native that we have visited in our travels
plants to create wildlife corridors to attract native birds and
insects, creating biodiversity. The trust has a nursery in Kelvin
throughout more than 30 countries."
Heights and community planting days every spring and One of the best small museums in New Zealand. Set in
autumn near Arrowtown. the former gold mining town of Arrowtown, it presents an
authentic picture of early Maori, European settlement and
PREDATOR CONTROL the exciting goldrush era of the 1860’s.
Predator Free Arrowtown’s trapping program aims to reduce Set in 3 original buildings. Hands on. Children love it!
pests and predators in the nearby catchment area, to preserve • Information and Booking Centre
the ecology and encourage the native birdlife. • Best selection of books for sale in Arrowtown
• Art Gallery with changing exhibitions
NIGHT LIGHTING info@museumqueenstown.com
Arrowtown is glowing at night with beautifully lit heritage
cottages, trees and façades showcasing the town’s historic
character. After dark Buckingham Street transforms into
Certificate of Excellence
a unique and atmospheric nightscape. The subtle lighting
49 Buckingham Street
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scheme puts our architecture in the spotlight and makes it easy
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P: 03 44 21824 www.museumqueenstown.com
and fun to explore the town at night.
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Dining
Dining
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.
Bendix Stables The Fork and Tap
Historic Ale House - Restaurant
Bendix Stables guarantees
a refreshing and affordable Specialising in local - food, wine and NZ Craft Beers
flavourful experience. Located in Family friendly - large sunny garden bar
the heart of historic Arrowtown,
People and Place:
the setting on the village green
• Local, family owned, warm welcoming staff
is charming and the atmosphere
• Large sunny Garden-Bar, Live music
relaxed. Offering an all day menu,
• Stone cottage, built 1874
there is something for everyone
with our small sharing plates to Best of Local:
our larger “from the grill” items. • Food - fresh delicious, local produce, salads,
An extensive selection of locally sharing platters, lunch/evening menu, pizza.
crafted beers and wines including • Beer - local craft brews, 19 taps,
Mount Edward’s wine-on-tap will including 3 real-ale hand pumps,
leave you thirsty for more. 2 specialty ciders, changing daily
• Wine - quality local wines
Family:
• Great children’s menu,
sandpit and playhouse
28 Buckingham Street
2 51 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 409 8484 www.bendixstables.com P: 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz
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New Orleans
Hotel
Dining
Dining
Established in 1866 and recently
renovated in June 2019 the
locally owned New Orleans
Hotel is the original Arrowtown
country pub and a must see when
visiting historical Arrowtown.
Open 7 days a week, 365 days
a year. Serving classic kiwi pub The Dishery
food for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. This is the perfect all Breakfast - Lunch - Afternoon Grazing
year round spot to enjoy a meal, Specialising in locally sourced fresh food, beer and wine.
a local beer or a fine Otago wine Garden seating adjacent to the Arrow River Reserve.
with friends The perfect place to take in the beauty of Arrowtown
and family over coffee, beer, wine,
on our large cocktails and fabulous food.
sunny deck. Open from 8am–7pm.
27 Buckingham Street
4 Dudley’s Cottage Precinct, 4 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1748 www.neworleanshotel.co.nz P: 03 364 1350 www.thedishery.co.nz
Postmasters
Cottage Café
A true local experience! Cosy
inside and sunny outside,
renowned for its warm
hospitality, all-day menu
catering to all dietaries, delicious
baking and quality coffee.
Arrow Thai Food
Fully licensed and available for
private functions.
Relaxed evening dining on Sawatdee ka/krup!
Fridays and Saturdays.
Find us above the riverbank on
Trading hours vary Ramshaw Lane. Indoor and outdoor
depending on seating. We serve delicious healthy
season, please and fresh Thai cuisine with a
see website. selection of meat, tofu, and vegetarian dishes. Gluten free also
available. Open 7 days for dine in or takeaway 11:30–9pm.
54 Buckingham Street
5 27 Ramshaw Lane
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P: 03 442 0991 www.postmasters.co.nz P: 03 442 1115
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Aosta Terra Mia
The cuisine of Aosta is inspired
Terra Mia is located in a period
by the cooking techniques
of northern Italy, paired with building in the heart of historic
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ingredients carefully selected from Arrowtown. There, you can find
growers, breeders, suppliers and Traditional home-style southern
wine grown on the land around Italian cooking, right from the
Central Otago and Arrowtown. birthplace of the owners.
18 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 0131
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You will be instantly
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info@aosta.nz www.aosta.nz
transported to Italy with the
casual friendly atmosphere,
Fan-Tan espresso coffee, artisan gelato
and Neapolitan pizzas created
Fan-Tan is a story of East meets West.
Our cuisine is a fusion of European, NZ, with the best quality imported
Pacifica food with flavours influenced and local ingredients.
from Asia. It is simple delicious food,
designed for sharing and as our
name suggests, “brings a sense of joy,
pleasure and entertainment”.
Terra Mia
TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CAFE, RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
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ARROWTOWN
18 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 0885 28 Buckingham Street
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info@fantan.co.nz www.fantan.co.nz P: 03 409 8378 www.terramiaarrowtown.co.nz
Unwind Café & Bar La Rumbla
Allpress organic coffee,
homebaking, juices and smoothies, La Rumbla takes its inspiration
breakfast and lunch including fish from the streets and culture of
and chips served daily from 7am. Catalonia, providing dining
Enjoy our fish and chips till late in a relaxed yet lively
Fridays from 3pm to 9pm. atmosphere.
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Our ever changing menu is a
4/14 Buckingham Street
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collection of ideas from not only
P: 03 442 0227 www.unwindcafe.co.nz
Spain but Latin America and
the Mediterranean. With our
Gibbston Valley Café & Award-Winning Che
ese
ever changing food, wine and
cocktail list with the addition
Cheesery of passionate staff,
La Rumbla allows
The Cheesery is a must stop! us to showcase
Try our famous cheese rolls, amazing our love of
cheese platters and sample many Hospitality.
more tasty treats. Wines and Beer
to match and great coffee too.
25 Ramshaw Lane
11 54 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 441 1388 www.gvcheese.co.nz P: 03 442 0509 www.larumbla.co.nz
18 19Patagonia
Slow Cuts Chocolates
We are pretty sure one of the A must-visit destination for
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best things in the world is exquisite handcrafted chocolates,
Slow Cooked food, the way decadent desserts, award-winning
we grew up eating! ice cream and locally roasted coffee.
Revel in a taste experience you
Pop in and check our range won’t soon forget.
of Slow Cooked dishes from
31 Ramshaw Lane, open 9am-6pm
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Lamb, pork, beef and vegan
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P: 03 409 8636 www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz
options along with very popular
handcrafted burgers, seasonal
Millbrook Resort
salads, smoky ribs and sweet
treats. A fantastic line of craft
food and a beverage list to match! Millbrook offers a variety of delicious dining options.
Lake and Wood
Millhouse Restaurant – Open for dinner
Beer brewed
Clubhouse – Breakfast daily
and served
Hole In One Café – All day casual dining
on site.
Smithy’s Smoke House – Outdoor whisky bar
Kobe Cuisine – Open for dinner
46-50 Buckingham Street
14 1124 Malaghans Road Open 7 Days
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P: 03 442 0066 www.slowcuts.co.nz P: +64 (0)3 441 7000 www.millbrook.co.nz
Arrowtown Bakery & Café Amisfield
Home of the famous Arrowtown Gourmet Pies.
Offering quality homemade fresh breads, sandwiches, cakes
Restaurant &
and slices. Fantastic coffee and great Cellar Door
value menu and cabinet food
available takeaway or eat in. Experience the tastes of
Central Otago at Amisfield
Restaurant and Cellar Door.
14 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1587 Amisfield is one of the region’s
largest organic wineries and is
renowned for its Pinot Noir.
Provisions The restaurant’s degustation
menu is based upon local, fresh,
Café & artisan bakery. seasonal produce, delivered
Garden setting in historic miners cottage. in creative,
Seasonal and healthy menu with cabinet inspiring
and takeaway options. Fully licensed. dishes.
“Obscenely good sticky buns”.
Allpress Coffee.
65 Buckingham Street Open daily from 8am
16 10 Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Queenstown
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P: 03 442 0714 info@provisionscafe.co.nz P: 03 442 0556 www.amisfield.co.nz
20 21Kinross
A quick drive or cycle trail ride
from Arrowtown takes you to
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Wineries
Kinross, where you’ll enjoy
tasting wines from five stunning
local wineries. Enjoy all day food
options and wine tastings, or stay
in our boutique hotel.
2300 Gibbston Highway
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P: 0800 131 101 www.kinross.nz
Wet Jacket
Wines
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The most unique wine experience
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in Central Otago - join us in
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our 180 year old Woolshed to
experience our stunning wines
and share in engaging stories
from the past and present.
@wetjacketwines
Cellar Door 11am to 6pm
Gourmet Deli 10am to 5pm
Summer Sessions L
(December to April)
11:30am to 6:30pm
1 Bendemeer Lane, Queenstown
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P: 03 441 8383 www.wetjacket.nz
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26 27Birdwoods
South Gallery
Shopping
Shopping
Birdwoods South Gallery is home to a
distinctive range of hand carved stone
sculptures, recycled metal sculptures,
large-scale photographic canvases along
Shop in
with a selection of smaller creative crafts.
18 Buckingham Street P: 027 236 9147
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Arrowtown
www.birdwoodsouth.co.nz
Great shopping with the
unique Arrowtown character.
A selection of the finest New Zealand and international fashion,
homewares, art and design. Arrowtown offers New Zealand
wool, gold and jade - the perfect shopping destination.
The Old Smithy
The Remarkable Right in the main street of Arrowtown The Old Smithy has an
Sweet Shop
impressive collection of Sterling Silver earrings, stockists of
the official Licensed Lord of The Rings jewellery and a range
of contemporary New Zealand Greenstone,
Located on the main street
The Old Smithy has something for
of Arrowtown. 10% discount
everyone. Why not take home a memory
upon presentation of this guide.
of your time in beautiful Arrowtown.
We offer free tastings every
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day of our famous Remarkable
44A Buckingham Street
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Fudge and Nougat. With over
P: 03 442 1906 E: the.old.smithy@icloud.com
1000 types of imported and
New Zealand made sweets,
novelty candy, chocolate and
toys, we guarantee your visit Smith & Western
will be a sweet one. A treat for Bohemian luxe at its best, locally designed
all ages and a must-do for your and curated. S&W focuses on fine design, a
Arrowtown love of natural fabrics designed and made
experience. in NZ since 2001. More than a store it is a
shopping experience with a unique range of
hand selected high end clothing, homeware
and Jewellery from around the globe.
27 Buckingham Street
22 21 Ramshaw Lane P: 0800 WESTERN
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P: 03 442 1374 www.remarkablesweetshop.co.nz Open Daily 10am-5pm www.smithandwestern.co.nz
28 29The Gold Shop
Established 1989.
Specialists in Natural New Zealand
Shopping
Shopping
Gold Nugget Jewellery.
Pearl, Gem and Gold Jewellery.
Display of Large Nuggets.
Open seven days THE GOLD SHOP
Buckingham Street P: 03 442 1319
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www.thegoldshop.co.nz
A Little
Something
Take home a little something local
from our boutique Arrowtown gift
store. We feature locally made crafts
and gifts, as well as a selection form
New Zealand. Buy local, support local.
Dudley’s Cottage Precinct, 4 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 222 7088 www.arrowtowngifts.com
Ogle
Jade & Opal Factory Gift Store
From the fun to the exotic, Ogle
100% NZ owned & operated. is a gift store with a difference.
A wide range of gifts and home
Jade • Opal • Bone • Pearls • Paua decor available. Happy Ogling…
www.facebook.com/myogle
Our shop includes the regions only working jade factory. Shop 2, The Royal Oak Complex, Buckingham Street
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We design a large collection of traditional and contemporary P: 03 409 8840 info@myogle.co.nz www.myogle.co.nz
carvings and jewellery. Come in and view one of
New Zealand's largest collections of local & imported jade.
Arrowtown
Open 7 days. Post and Gift
Factory Monday to Friday.
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.
30 Buckingham Street
26 52 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 1885
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P: 03 442 1654 www.jadefactoryarrowtown.co.nz E: postoffice@museumqueenstown.com
30 31IKON GOALS
Boutique Shopping in Arrowtown, The hottest destination for
Shopping
Shopping
featuring unique fashion pieces boutique activewear and lifestyle
from top International and clothing. The young, local owners
New Zealand Designers. pride the store on being a fashion
forward sports boutique for men
Brands include Cooper,
and women.
Diesel, Scotch & Soda,
Tigerlily, C&M, Amuse Society, Brands include carefully selected
OneTeaspoon, Ksubi and pieces from Aim’n, L’urv, Nimble,
Dr Martens. Onzie, Beach Riot, Adidas
Originals, Brixton, Superdry,
IKON also stocks jewellery from
Canada Goose, Federation,
Silk & Steel and bags from Stolen
Champion, Huffer and Reebok
Girlfriends Club Classics. Visit our online shop!
and Federation –
visit our
online store.
Shop 5, 50 Buckingham Street
31 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 – Arrowtown
Wallace & Gibbs features Established over 20 years
Men’s and Women’s ago, The WoolPress is an
contemporary lifestyle clothing, iconic Store offering the best
footwear and accessory ranges of New Zealand.
from leading New Zealand and
International Brands including Icebreaker® Merino,
Trelise Cooper, Native World, MerinoMink™,
Sills, Visage, Ketz-ke, Adidas All Blacks, Super Rugby,
Standard Issue, Saben, Royal Merino, Fjällräven
Rollie, Chaos & Harmony, For New Zealand gift shopping or
Cutler and Ben Sherman. something special for yourself,
Locally owned and operated let our friendly staff assist you.
for over 25 years. Visit our Visit our online shop!
online shop!
Shop 4, 50 Buckingham Street
32 40 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1355 www.wallaceandgibbs.com P: 03 442 1355 www.thewoolpress.com Like Us!
32 33The Stitching Post
Specialising in New Zealand
made knitting yarns.
Shopping
Shopping
We also stock cotton fabric /
quilting supplies / patterns &
books / embroidery supplies
and hand made products
25 Buckingham Street www.thestitchingpost.co.nz
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P: 03 442 0448 E: info@thestitchingpost.co.nz
Arrowtown Wine Store
A fabulous selection of local, national and international wines.
Walk-in chiller with craft, international and mainstream beers,
ciders and RTD's. 14 tap beer rigger station so you can fill
your own. A large range of whiskies and other spirits.
Come in and see us.
Sun - Thurs 10am - 7pm
Fri - Sat 10am - 8pm
21 Ramshaw Lane
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P: 03 442 1026 www.arrowtownwinestore.co.nz
Arrowtown Pharmacy
Arrowtown Pharmacy stocks premium New Zealand made Four Square
beauty, natural health and skincare products, Manuka Honey
and a wide range of quality vitamin supplements and medicines. Supermarket
Open 7 days a week,
we accept all major credit cards ARROWTOWN We can keep you stocked up
including Union Pay, as well as with a range of groceries, fresh
Alipay and WeChat Pay.
produce, meat, chilled beer and
20 Buckingham Street P: 03 442 0975
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34 35Jenny Mehrtens
Accommodation
Artist
Galleries
Jenny’s works are in private
collections around the world.
Art lovers can enjoy meeting
Stay in
a working artist in her tranquil,
contemporary private artist
studio in the picturesque
Arrowtown
historic village precinct.
Come meet Jenny,
view and buy her works.
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Arrowtown is a beautiful central
base to enjoy the region.
While it is vibrant and intriguing, it is also quieter, and easy to
get around. Choices from luxury resort, hotels, motels, B&Bs,
Level 2, The Shed, 4 Buckingham Street
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P: 021 875 337 www.jennymehrtens.com
Arrowtown Viking New Orleans
Lodge Motel Hotel
Accommodation
Quiet Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom self
contained units. All with full kitchens and Featuring a restaurant & bar,
washing machines. 50+ Sky channels, gaming & TAB facilities with
Free WiFi, Free off street parking. 10 min a large north facing terrace
walk to Town Centre and Arrow river. and amazing mountain views.
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Originally built in 1866, Double
21 Inverness Cres
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P: 0800 181 900 www.arrowtownvikinglodge.co.nz and Quad rooms are available
and all offer comfortable heated
rooms with en suites and free
Arrowtown Motel Wifi and cable TV. Located right
in the centre of Arrowtown,
Providing tasteful, modern, serviced New Orleans Hotel is a stone’s
motel accommodation in a quiet sunny throw from the
location. Choose from standard or Arrow River
premium units to suit your budget. and close to
Enjoy well-equipped kitchenettes, free 3 of NZs top
Wi-Fi, a guest laundry and friendly staff. golf courses.
48 Adamson Drive E: info@arrowtownmotel.co.nz
41 27 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1833 www.arrowtownmotel.co.nz Like Us! P: 03 442 1748 www.neworleanshotel.co.nz
36 37Outdoors,
Outdoors, golf & wine
golf & wine
Accommodation
© Millbrook Resort
Shades of Arrowtown
The closest motel to town on Arrowtown's famous
tree lined Buckingham Street.
Comfortable, quiet, and recently refurbished.
GOLF CENTRAL –
Studios, 1 and 2 bedroom units, THREE GREAT COURSES
some units complete with kitchen.
Arrowtown has outstanding golf. Within three minutes of
Off-street parking, free wifi, Sky TV, Buckingham Street are three golf courses with wow-factor
relaxing private garden setting.
scenery. The famous Millbrook Resort (03 441 7000) has a
9 Merioneth Street
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P: 03 442 1613 www.shadesofarrowtown.co.nz classy neighbour, The Hills, (03 409 8290), the New Zealand
Open’s spectacular home. The Arrowtown Golf Club
Arrowfield
(03 442 1719) is also a treasure. Its 18 holes wind trickily
along an old glacier floor – a relaxed country course that,
Apartments nonetheless, is rated in NZ’s top 20.
Modern and spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
fully self-contained apartments with
CYCLING HEAVEN
stunning views. Includes outdoor patio Cycle trails, mountain biking, road cycling – Arrowtown, with
and lawn, and a swimming pool. Ideal for its inspiring rides, is a cycling mecca.
families, skiers, golfers and groups.
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The village sits at the heart of New Zealand’s most popular
115 Essex Ave, Butel Park
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P: 03 442 0012 www.arrowfield.co.nz trail – the 100 km Queenstown Bike Trail. One of its very best
stretches is beginner friendly – the easy Arrow Bridges Trail,
which starts from town and runs 16km down the river to the
Arrowtown Gibbston wineries and restaurants.
Holiday Park Try it. Arrowtown’s bike hire people will fit you out,
Enjoy an affordable, fun and relaxing give you good advice, and tell you about guided tours
holiday! Offering modern facilities, we too (TOWN MAP 48).
have accommodation to suit all budgets –
from fully self-contained holiday flats BEAUTIFUL WALKING TRAILS
to campervan and tent sites.
Arrowtown’s walking trails are famous. The village has fifteen
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listed walks that take in mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers,
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P: 03 442 1876 www.arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz
and range from an easy one hour stroll to several days outdoors.
38 39 39Amongst the best known is the Motatapu, which includes the
route for the famed Motatapu back country marathon.
Outdoors, golf & wine
Walking and cycling maps are available at the Museum.
Activities
PINOT WINE TRAIL
Some of New Zealand’s finest pinot noir comes from our
nearby Gibbston wineries. Riedel, the famed glass maker,
recently created a specially shaped pinot glass to showcase
its quality.
The “cellar doors” are welcoming, and there are
charming winery restaurants at Amisfield, Waitiri Creek ,
Dorothy Browns Cinema,
Gibbston Valley and Kinross. The Balcony Bar & Bookstore
Dorothy Browns boutique cinema offers a delightful
BACK COUNTRY 4WD experience. Screening both current film releases and arthouse
movies in its gorgeously decorated and comfy cinemas.
If you’d rather be driven, guided 4WD adventures explore
Browse the beautiful bookstore or enjoy a gin cocktail or local
remote spots like the abandoned gold village of Macetown. wine at The Balcony, with lovely views it’s a perfect place to
Or drive yourself, if you’re experienced with the right vehicle. relax and soak up the atmosphere.
18 Buckingham Street
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P: 03 442 1964 www.dorothybrowns.com
Old Fashioned
Costume Photography
Have your photograph take in Victorian
Activities
costume. Great costumes and props,
quick and easy, with prints or digital copies
available on the spot.
Visit out FB page for more details.
Operating by appointment only, call 027 445 2569 or email
km.reid@xtra.co.nz www.oldfashionedcostumephotography.co.nz
Arrowtown Golf Club
A true gem hidden in the mountains, Arrowtown Golf Club has Arrowtown Bike Hire
been ranked inside the worlds Top 20 “Short & Sweet” courses.
“Narrowtown” offers a unique challenge along with scenic views Take yourself on a pedal tour of
as it meanders through millennial river beds. At Arrowtown historic Arrowtown, or ride the
Golf Club, you’ll find a great atmosphere and delicious spectacular Queenstown Trail.
eats from The Clubhouse Kitchen. Best quality bikes and for the best
Call or email for booking enquiries. rates, trail maps, helmets and local
@TheClubhouseKitchenNZ advice, book now.
166 Centennial Ave, Arrow Junction P: 03 442 1719
46 59 Buckingham Street
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P: 027 282 2739 www.arrowtowngolf.co.nz P: 0800 22 44 73 www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz
40 41Millbrook Resort
Services
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.
award-winning Millhouse Restaurant
BP fuel cards accepted.
• 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
• Or re-energize yourself at the Health & Fitness Centre
gym or join in for a group fitness class
Millbrook Resort also offers a wide range of real estate
opportunities, all on freehold titles, from managed
apartments to spectacular fairway-fronting homes.
1124 Malaghans Road P: +64 (0)3 441 7000
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E: front.desk@millbrook.co.nz www.millbrook.co.nz
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