Arrowtown Gallery

8 Berkshire Street Arrowtown

+64 3 442 1755

http://www.arrowtowngallery.com


Welcome to the Arrowtown Gallery

The Arrowtown Gallery has a diverse range of work from local artists including Peter Beadle and Russ McLean. 

We also have work by artists from further afield in New Zealand and Australia. Featuring the artwork of local and international artists. Currently showing:  Steve Harris, Philippa Bentley, Anna Reid, Douglas Badcock, Ping Wang, Mark Grey, among others.

We also have a collection of early New Zealand paintings for sale.

Simon is our specialist framer. He has expertise in all areas of the framing process.

We also stock a range of art books, cards, hand-made photo frames and a small collection of antiques including watches and objects dʼart.

Gallery Hours

Monday - Friday 10am - 4.00pm

Saturday & Sunday 10:30am - 3:00pm

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.1

There are two theories as to why the town is named Arrowtown. One is that the river behind the town flows swiftly like an arrow.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.2

They used to sell Morphine in the local drug store. That was back in the goldmining days of course!

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.3

In the 1950’s many New Zealander’s built cribs ( holiday houses) in Arrowtown and came here for their summer holidays.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.4

The Chinese Settlement was established in 1867-8 and was in existence until the mid 1930’s. The site underwent an archaeological excavation in 1984.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.5

There has been a fire station on the current site since 1890. The hand drawn hose reel was used until the 1940’s.

LOCAL NUGGETS

Arrowtown Random Fact No.6

Australia’s first saint, Sister Mary MacKillop visited Arrowtown in 1897 and set up a Catholic School. Part of this school can still be visited today.

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