Arrowtown. A Town Born of Gold
Arrowtown has a colourful past which has created a charming and historically vibrant township.
Maori were the first humans through this landscape, on seasonal trips to hunt native birds, and seek pounamu (greenstone). Then came William Rees and Nicholas von Tunzelmann, the first Europeans, who established farms in the area.
Then came the discovery of gold. Jack Tewa, a Maori shearer for William Rees found gold in the Arrow River in 1862 (an X marks the spot today). 1500 miners soon established themselves on the banks of the river in a settlement they called Fox’s.
As the gold finds ebbed away and the European miners left to seek their luck on other Otago goldfields, the local government invited Chinese miners to try their luck. The small village they created and the remains of their hard work can still be seen today.
Arrowtown: A Place to Visit, Live & Work
Arrowtown is one of New Zealand’s most sought after towns, both to visit and for those wanting to live and work here.
Domestic and International visitors are drawn to Arrowtown’s unique blend of history, activities and atmosphere, This is a lively and thriving township with some of the best restaurants and bars in the region. The boutique cinema is a popular option and the local Museum is excellent.
With a local population of around 2,000 the township offers quality amenities and facilities. A large outdoor swimming pool is open in the summer months and there are a wealth of local clubs and sporting events on offer here.
As well as the income provided to many by the booming tourism – filming, viticulture and farming remain major income earners.
A Unique Opportunity
Arrowtown offers the best of both worlds, a relaxed, tranquil pace but with world class amenities and the international airport a short drive away.
Manse Mews located on the edge of the township and overlooking a reserve, perfectly complements this by offering a living opportunity that is not available anywhere else in New Zealand (or indeed internationally).
What The Area Offers
Arrowtown and the surrounding towns of Queenstown and Wanaka together make up a thriving area, full of natural landscapes and incredible lifestyle activities on offer. This list is just a short summary of what is on offer here:
