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opular Otago visitor destination Arrowtown is an old gold mining town, rich in heritage on the banks of the Arrow River. Twenty minutes drive from Queenstown, the spectacular scenery and charming character makes it a must do for tourists from all around the world. The bustling town has world class food, beverages, shopping and is close to the Shotover River Gorge and picturesque Lake Hayes.

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History of

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1 Buckingham Street – children in front of miners’ cottage.

2 Arrowtown looking towards Mt Beetham.

3 Chinese huts from Bush Creek.

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rrowtown is a living historic town which was built on gold and is full of goldmining history.

Gold was first discovered in 1862. Once the miners found it too hard to extract, they left the town and the Chinese were encouraged to live and mine the gold. The town is located on the banks of the Arrow River where, as you stroll along, you can see the Chinese Miners Village which was their home till the 1920s.

Arrowtown’s main street Buckingham Street is steeped in rich historical buildings along with retail, cafés and restaurants.

Explore Arrowtown’s rich history at Lakes District Museum where you can find a directory of the historical buildings bathed in Arrowtown’s special history.

Editorial: Supplied by The Gold Shop

Arrowtown Goldrush

– Then and Now

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old was first discovered in a river now called the Arrow by Jack Tawa in August 1862. The river was originally called Haihainui – big scratches –

by Maori who used to visit this area during summer for seasonal hunting (of birds) and gathering (of pounamu – greenstone).

In early October huge finds were made by the more experienced miner William Fox and his party. In two weeks they had found over forty pounds weight of gold, just over 18kg, worth over a million dollars at today’s value.

The Arrow was said to be the richest gold bearing river for its size in the world.

Today it is still a source of alluvial gold; anyone with a bit of time, a gold pan and a shovel can find small flakes of gold in the river directly behind the town.

Gold panning is a popular summertime activity enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, and can be the perfect low cost family entertainment.

Gold pans can be hired from various locations around town, including the Lakes District Museum, where staff are happy to assist with information on where and how to pan.

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Arrowtown

Retail and Services

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Arrowtown Wine Store

21 Ramshaw Lane

03 442 1026

My Ogle

12 The Royal Oak Buckingham Street

03 409 8840

New Zealand Clothing & Decor

21 Buckingham Street

03 442 1947

Night n Day

39 Buckingham Street

03 442 1866

The Jade & Opal Factory

32 Buckingham Street

03 442 1654

The Stiching Post

25 Buckingham Street

03 442 0448

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A little slice of heaven FOR QUILTERS, KNITTERS, SEWERS, CROCHETERS, EMBROIDERERS

Your one stop shop for creative people.

Fabulous knitting yarns, specialising in New Zealand made.

Kiwiana design fabric and kits.

25 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone 03 442 0448

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100% NZ owned & operated JADE, OPAL, GOLD, BONE, PAUA, PEARL Our store features the region’s only working jade factory as well as an exquisite gallery of traditional and contemporary carvings & jewellery.

Come in to view one of New Zealand’s largest and finest collections of local & imported jade and see how our carvers transform this iconic natural stone into something you will treasure forever.

OPEN 7 DAYS Factory Open Monday – Friday 32 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone: 03 442 1654 Email: info@jadefactoryarrowtown.co.nz Website: www.jadefactoryarrowtown.co.nz Instagram: @thejadeandopalfactory

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We are your specialist liquor store located in Arrowtown.

We pride ourselves on having a wonderful selection of wines and spirits from all over New Zealand and the world.

If beer is more your thing, pop in and check out the huge range of New Zealand craft beer or our 14 tap 'fill your own' station.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team are more than happy to help you find just what you are looking for. www.arrowtownwinestore.co.nz 21 Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown Phone 03 442 1026

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— Ogle Gift Store —

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elcome to the wonderfully eclectic world of Ogle, offering a diverse range of home decor and gifts galore.

The name Ogle was chosen for it’s definition – ‘to make eyes at – to keep looking (at) with obvious desire’. It is a family business with great staff offering friendly service. Ogle is open seven days a week and is well worth a visit when in Arrowtown.

Happy Ogling!

Shop 2, The Royal Oak, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone: +64 (03) 409 8840 Email: info@myogle.co.nz www.facebook.com/myogle 11

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“Your one stop shop”

Night ‘n Day Arrowtown

Grocery, Alcohol, Milkbar, Takeaways Main St Open 7am - 11pm • 7 days

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Walking, hiking and biking in and around

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WALKING & HIKING Toblins Track A walk with rewards. If you are a casual walker and have time in Arrowtown, this is a really rewarding walk.

Bush Creek Trail This lovely trail is an ideal walk after lunch, taking about 30 minutes. The trees and river create a lovely atmosphere.

Arrow River Trail This a relaxing walk high above the Arrow River.

About 20 minutes into the trail you will pass a spot were the Sawpit Gully Stream falls over a picturesque waterfall.

Lake Hayes Walkway Walk around Lake Hayes, it is full of amazing beautiful scenery.

Bill Hill Trail A great walking track that gives a taste of the high country.

The Saw Pit Gully Track The Saw pit Gully Track is unique as it encompasses a diverse range of terrain, flora and fauna for a relatively short track.

Biking A Great Ride This is by far the most spectacular ride on the Queenstown Trail. Crossing purpose built suspension bridges, you ride through open farmland with stunning mountain and river views.

A short ride further takes you into the heartland of our wine making country, The Gibbston Valley.

The Queenstown Trail One of the NZ Cycle Trail great rides. Arrowtown is a great place to start from as it is at one of the highest points on the trail, and provides some of the most spectacular scenery the district has to offer.

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Activities

Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan 265 Arrowtown-Lakes Hayes Road

03 442 1090

Amisfield Winery & Bistro

10 Arrowtown - Lake Hayes Road

03 442 0556

Arrowtown Bike Hire

59 Buckingham Street

03 441 1144

Dorothy Browns

18 Buckingham Street

03 442 1964

Kinross Cellar Door & Bistro

2300 Gibbston Highway

Shotover Jet

Arthurs Point

Dart River Wildnerness Jet, Glenorchy Guided Walks

29/159 Gorge Road

0800 131 101 03 442 8570 03 442 9992 0800 832 226

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Shotover Jet

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or a thrilling ride through breathtaking scenic canyons, the Shotover Jet in Queenstown offers the ultimate jet boat experience. Speeding through narrow canyons, the Shotover Jet offers a front-row seat to some of Queenstown’s most majestic vistas. Worn away over the ages by the torrent of flowing water magnificent canyons have formed, creating a stunning backdrop for an exhilarating ride.

Promising high octane thrills from the moment the accelerator hits the floor, the experienced operator puts the state-ofthe- art Big Red Jet Boat through its paces. Skimming across shallow waters at high speeds around crags and boulders, and whipping past rocky outcrops through the spectacular Shotover

PICTURE: Supplied by Shotover Jet River Canyons, 360 degree spins are all part and parcel of this thrilling water adventure.

Captivating 3 million people since 1965, the Shotover Jet is an awardwinning company that has helped put New Zealand on the global tourism map. Operating in an exclusive area of the Shotover River, the Shotover Jet has combined a classic New Zealand invention with the Kiwi spirit of adventure.

Now an intrinsic thread in our cultural tapestry, the Shotover Jet has taken jet boating from its humble beginnings to become one of New Zealand’s most iconic ‘must do’ visitor activities.

Guaranteed to be a memorable experience for the whole family, and under ten minutes’ drive from Queenstown, this adrenalin-fuelled adventure is not to be missed.

The only way to experience our Canyons, see their beauty and feel their power, is to come on a journey with us, the world’s most exciting jet boat ride. A unique combination of beauty and power, it’s an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish!

THE SPECTACULAR SHOTOVER CANYONS. ONLY WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE!

Our high-performance boats are made for speed, travelling at up to 90km/hr.

As the Canyon walls tower over you, your expert driver puts the state of the art Jet Boat through its paces, riding the rapids and performing thrilling, gravity defying stunts within a hair’s breadth of the awe-inspiring cliff faces.

Proudly owned by Ngāi Tahu, the Māori people of this land, our connection to the Kimiākau (Shotover River) goes back centuries. As the home of our tīpuna (ancestors), this place is part of us.

Only we have access to the spectacular Shotover Canyons and no one knows this area like we do!

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What to do in

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Visit Lakes District Museum The museum houses a fantastic collection of artifacts and information about the history of this gorgeous district suitable for all ages.

Stroll around Arrowtown Village A quaint village, its oozes heritage with the restored miners’ cottages. Arrowtown is renowned for its cafe and restaurant culture.

Wander around the many retail shops where there is something for every budget.

Explore a local bike trail on a E Bike Brilliant way to explore to the area.

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement The Settlement is near Bush Creek, at the top end of Buckingham Street. Extensive interpretation panels in both English and Chinese tell the story of the Chinese goldminers in the area. You can read about who the miners were and about the challenges and rewards of everyday life in the settlement.

Visit wineries There are many wineries throughout the area; why not make a day and visit and sample their fine wines and superb food Take a Jet Boat Ride A memorable experience for the whole family.

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Cafés & Restaurants

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Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan 265 Arrowntown-Lake Hayes Road

03 442 1090

Amisfield Vineyard & Bistro

10 Arrowtown – Lake Hayes Road

03 442 0556

Kinross Bistro & Cellar Door

2300 Gibbson Highway

The Gold Miner

27 Romans Lane

03 442 1748

New Orleans Hotel

27 Buckingham Street

03 442 1748

Postmasters

54 Buckingham Street

03 442 0991

0800 131 101

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gorgeous historic cottage complete with a beautiful outdoor setting is the perfect place to immerse yourself in an unforgettable wine and food experience.

Restaurant and cellar door open 7 days.

Great kid friendly area with sandpit and indoor playhouse inside dining, alfresco too — amazing garden area etc.

S E RV E S Breakfast: 9am – 11.30am Lunch: 12noon – 4.30pm Open 9am–5pm daily, 7 days a week Extended hours over Summer 9am–6pm Cellar door 11am–5pm bookings@akarua-artisan.nz phone 03 442 1090 265 Lake Hayes Road, Arrowtown

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njoy a taste of Arrowtown’s rich heritage at the picturesque Postmasters.

The carefully preserved historic cottage, once home to the town’s postmasters, has been a main street feature since the 1860s and is now a popular café, bar and restaurant surrounded by beautiful gardens.

A taster of what to expect at Postmasters

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iners are warmly welcomed into the cosy interior complete with wood burning stove. Outside the verandah is a stunning spot for al fresco dining or just relaxing with a drink whilst soaking up the sun and watching the world go by!

The seasonal menu features fresh flavours, top quality local produce, and Central

Bookings recommended for dining Phone 03 442 0991 Email: info@postmasters.co.nz

Otago wines which showcase the best of this famous wine-making region.

Dietary requirements are taken care of with a great choice of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options available across the menus.

Open daily from 8.30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between!

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Buckwheat Pancakes $18 Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with boysenberry compote, caramelised apple and flaked almond Creamy Mushrooms $19 With poached eggs, wholegrain toast, goat’s cheese, rocket and thyme Special Delivery $25 Bacon, fried potatoes, sausage, mushrooms, homemade beans and eggs any way on toast Toasted Muesli $14 Homemade and packed with nuts, seeds & dried fruit, seasonal stewed fruit with coconut yoghurt

Postmasters Platter – $60 Including house smoked salmon, venison carpaccio, chicken pâté, Whitestone brie, spiced almonds, marinated olives, fig chutney, homemade oatcakes, breads & dips Cheddar Cheese Puffs $12 Freshly baked and feather-light with our ‘chilli chilli’ jam Bread & Dips $14 Fresh bread, housemade dips of the day, olive oil & balsamic reduction Chickpea & Coriander Falafels $15 Served with cucumber mint raita and our ‘chilli chilli’ jam

Warm Veg Salad $18 Cumin roast chickpeas, baby kale and quinoa, tossed in tahini dressing Southern Venison Burger $24 Haloumi, rocket and beetroot hummus, served with hand cut potato chips and aioli Super-Healthy Salmon $20 House smoked salmon fillet served with kumara, edamame & brown rice salad, ginger dressing and soy toasted seeds Seafood Chowder $22 Rich, creamy and packed full of prawns, calamari and mussels served with a crusty bread loaf

Wild Mushroom Risotto $32 Creamy risotto with sautéd mushrooms, peas, baby spinach, parmesan and truffle oil Fiordland Venison $40 Served medium rare with smoked mash, parsnip & horseradish purée, braised red cabbage and cacao nib jus Cardrona Lamb $38 Slow cooked shoulder and seared topside, served with roast kumara, mint & pistachio pesto, carrot puree and red wine jus Fisherman’s Pie $36 Blue cod, prawn & smoked salmon filling topped with pastry and served with seasonal veges

Tomato Pasta $12 homemade Napoli sauce & pasta spirals, sprinkled with parmesan Chicken & chips $14 Crumbed free range chicken dippers with chips & tomato sauce Steamed veges & rice $12 with sweet soy dipping sauce Kiwi classic fish‘n’chips $16 lightly battered Blue Cod served with hand cut chips

We have created this menu for your enjoyment using the freshest local and seasonal produce.

We have plenty of Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan options, please just ask your waiter.  15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

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M UND AN E AG R N EM EW EN T The Stables was established originally as a hay store and barn in 1873. It has since been converted into a popular Arrowtown restaurant.

The Stables has utilised these areas as their two dining rooms. The upstairs area is perfect for an intimate meal in front of the fireplace or for large groups, whilst the downstairs area hosts an original pot belly fire and plenty of memorabilia of times gone by, perfect for groups of two to four.

There is a large outdoor courtyard dining area, great for people watching and alfresco dining in summer, or become captivated by the snow capped peaks in winter time.

28 Buckingham St, Arrowtown Phone 03 442 1818 Website: www.stablesrestaurant.co.nz

Fully licenced One check per table Menu subject to seasonal change Public holiday surcharge may apply

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OPEN FROM 11AM TILL 5PM FOR LUNCH AND 5PM TILL LATE FOR DINNER

In keeping with its heritage, The Stables chefs create classic comfort dishes with a twist. Sourcing as much local produce as possible teamed with some of Central Otago’s finest wines.

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Rich in Wineries

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ne of the joys of visiting Arrowtown is spending time soaking up the atmosphere in some of the region’s wineries.

There are several shops offering tastings and selling wine in the town itself, but a journey further afield, either by self-drive car or on an organised tour, allows visitors to experience some of the spectacular properties where these lovely wines are born.

The nearby Gibbston Valley has several wineries with international reputations for producing spectacular pinot noir, as well as chardonnay and pinot gris, which seem to thrive in the cool, crisp climate of the region.

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Driving

Distances

Heading North Time Distance Arrowtown to Wanaka

51mins

55km

Arrowtown to West Coast (Haast)

1hr 58mins

194km

Arrowtown to Hokitika

6hrs 8mins

471km

Arrowtown to Christchurch

5hrs 42mins

470km

Heading South Time Distance Arrowtown to Queenstown

21mins

20km

Arrowtown to Te Anau & Milford Sound

2hrs 44mins

221km

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Arrowtown to Cromwell

37mins

47km

Arrowtown to Clyde

54mins

70km

Arrowtown to Dunedin

3hrs 21mins

269km

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Enjoy Your Stay.