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Arrowtown is a living town where history meets nature
The main street of Arrowtown, Buckingham Street, is filled with heritage gold-rush era buildings which are now home to cafes, shops, offices and the Lakes District Museum. The street stretches into a tree-lined avenue of tiny miners’ cottages and from there you can explore the wider town or the nature on your doorstep. The hills and rivers that once teemed with gold miners are now an inspiration for artists, and a mecca for hikers, runners and bikers, our locals and their furry friends, and our visitors.
History - it’s in our nature
A pivotal location in the 1860s gold-rush, many brave people eked out a living digging for gold in the Arrow Basin. This heritage and pioneering spirit remains today, and it is something our community is proud of. Venture into town or the hills during your stay and you will likely find locals planting trees or helping to maintain the historical elements of town, or simply exploring and appreciating the surroundings.
Arrowtown highlights
Arrowtown highlights
Arrowtown guardianship
Arrowtown’s community works hard to protect what makes Arrowtown so special. We are proud to connect our visitors with opportunities to support essential environmental efforts through the Love Queenstown Community Fund. Love Queenstown is a local giving platform, raising funds to support climate, conservation, and biodiversity initiatives within the wider Queenstown region, enabling us to protect and regenerate our unique and fragile alpine environment, now and into the future.
Lakes District Museum & Gallery
The Lakes District Museum & Gallery has an abundance of artefacts, displays and stories from across the district.
Information Centre
Talk to the friendly staff at the information centre for recommendations, information and bookings.
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