Things to do in Arrowtown in Autumn

Arrowtown is beautiful in any season but in autumn it’s as though the town slipped into its Sunday best. The hills glow like an oil painting with every shade of red, yellow and orange, and golden leaves float through the air and crunch underfoot. But Arrowtown isn’t all tree-gazing - there are many…

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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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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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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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