Glenorchy Walks & Hikes
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Things to do in Arrowtown Over Summer
Go for a glorious midsummer hike Arrowtown is nestled at the foot of mountains lined with trails for all abilities. The Arrow River Trail is a relaxing stroll above the Arrow River through woodland and past a waterfall. Ramp things up a notch with a short but steep walk Tobin’s Track, that rewards…
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Arrowtown Walks: Explore Arrowtown on Foot
Short Walks in Arrowtown Arrowtown Millennium Walk – a celebration of history This is one of the most popular walking tracks in Arrowtown and a must on anyone’s list of Sunday afternoon strolls. It takes about an hour and follows the babbling river and you'll see the colourful foliage Arrowtown’s…
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Glenorchy Outdoor Adventures: A Weekend in Wilderness
Only a 45-minute scenic drive from Queenstown, this historic settlement and ancient Māori gateway to the West Coast is the perfect place to reconnect with nature - no matter your budget or level of fitness. Here are some ideas on how you can create your perfect weekend itinerary by choosing from a…
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Arrowtown: A Treasured Tohu Whenua
Arrowtown is one of New Zealand's oldest towns, now famous for a discovery that saw fifteen hundred miners flock there at the end of 1862. The discovery, of course, was gold, found in the Arrow River in 1862 by Jack Tewa, a Maori shearer for one of the first European settlers in Queenstown William…
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Where to Stay in Gibbston
Gibbston is one of those places that feels miles away from anywhere, somewhere where you can truly relax and feel like you're on holiday. The perfect place to enjoy a bike ride followed by a long lunch with a glass of award-winning pinot noir, or dust off the cobwebs with a bungy jump or zipline…
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Why Autumn is a Great Time to Visit Queenstown
Wine, dine and unwind Autumn is the time to experience this beautiful region at a slower pace. It is the time to indulge all senses in the colours and flavours of the season, exploring the award-winning restaurants and wineries on Queenstown’s doorstep or relaxing at a yoga retreat while overlooking…
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Hidden Hikes to Explore in Arrowtown
Brow Peak Brow Peak (1456m) is the highest, most impressive peak you can see looking towards the north from Arrowtown. The official route starts on the Sawpit Gully Loop before heading through beech forest to the Big Hill Saddle then along a ridge to the peak. It’s a mostly poled track with a big…
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Wool, Gold and People: The History of Glenorchy
The first European settlers arrived at the Head of the Lake probably in late 1861. They were shepherds working for William Rees who had taken a lease on all the land at the Head of Lake Wakatipu, east of the Dart River. The three shepherds brought a large mob of sheep overland from Queenstown to…
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