Information Centre

If you have questions, head to the information desk at the Lakes District Museum

During your stay in Arrowtown, the friendly staff at the information desk can offer recommendations and information, maps and guides, and they can also help you book activities or find lost property. You can even hire gold pans from them and try your luck on the Arrow River.

If you are looking for information for Summer 2026-27 on council services, including waste collection, facilities hours, alcohol or fire restrictions - Then please refer to the guide on QLDC website found here https://www.qldc.govt.nz/summer-101

Freedom Camping: We encourage you to camp at our local Holiday park or to help you with understanding more about where and how you can camp responsibly, check out the fantastic resource from our local council - https://www.qldc.govt.nz/recreation/responsible-camping-in-the-queenstown-lakes-district/

Mandarin Safety Driving Videos: - We encourage you to watch the two videos recently releaed to help you with driving safely in Aotearoa New Zealand. You can find them below:

Lakes District Museum

49 Buckingham Street
Arrowtown

For enquiries regarding visitor information, bookings and travel:

+64 3 442 1824

[email protected]

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Guides & brochures

Official 2026 Visitor Guide

Official 2026 Visitor Guide Mandarin

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