Arrowtown

Historic town · Central Otago & Queenstown

Autumn foliage at Arrowtown
Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

A former gold-rush town near Queenstown planted thick with European poplars, oaks, and sycamores that turn gold through April. The annual Arrowtown Autumn Festival each late April draws crowds for the color and a parade.

Best for: New Zealand's benchmark fall-color town

Don’t miss

  • Buckingham Street avenue
  • Arrowtown Autumn Festival
  • Chinese Settlement historic site

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Plan from a city

Queenstown · 17 km · in town

Frequently asked

What is Arrowtown best for?
New Zealand's benchmark fall-color town.
How do I get to Arrowtown?
The closest city is Queenstown, about 17 km away (it's right in town). It's part of Central Otago & Queenstown's fall lineup.
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