While you’re here, we highly recommend making time to enjoy all that Arrowtown has to offer. Here are our five top tips for making the most of your trip to Kā-Muriwai Arrowtown.
1. Take in the culture
Explore and educate during your time in Arrowtown and uncover the rich mining history of the town and the vibrant community here today. Wander through the Lakes District Museum, ask the Museum staff for a tour of the old Gaol (jail), or a gold pan to try panning at the Arrow River (Haehaenui).
Connect with a local guide and they can talk to you about the history of the town and the Arrowtown Chinese Settlement. The Arrowtown Audio guided tour is self-guided and you can hear all about how Arrowtown came to be.
Explore the growing art scene of Arrowtown and venture to one of the local sculptor or artist studios. There are many talented locals who love to talk about their craft and show their latest creations.
2. Dine al fresco style
Savour the spring sunshine over a delicious meal or drink at one of the many incredible eateries, many with beautiful gardens to dine al fresco, from gastro pubs, to wineries, to cafes serving famous sticky buns and personalized coffee.
3. Go shopping
Arrowtown is renowned for its boutique locally-owned shops in addition to its artist studios. There are clothing stores offering luxury leisure and activewear through to locally designed clothing or delightful gift ideas to take home for friends and family.
4. Enjoy a round of golf
Arrowtown is an absolute golfer’s dream with three golf courses on its doorstep and one more in development. Rent or bring your own clubs or just be a spectator and head along to Millbrook to watch the New Zealand Golf Open, happening over the same weekend as Motatapu.
5. Go indoors
If you get caught out with a sudden shower or just need some R&R after a busy day racing, then there are a range of indoor activities to keep you entertained. In addition to the Lakes District Museum, shopping, art galleries and dining, there is the delightful Dorothy Browns which offers a variety of independent and mainstream movies as well as a book shop and gin bar. Or if you’re feeling indulgent, treat yourself with a spa treatment at Millbrook Spa or Gibbston Valley Spa or head to Remarkable Sweet Shop and have a Willy Wonka moment lost in the world of lollies.
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