Arrow River
Arrow River
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The discovery of gold in this river led to the settlement of thousands along its banks.
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  • roaming_kiwi58
    Christchurch, New Zealand2,747 contributions
    Pleasant walking options
    We always walk along the Arrow River for a bit when we visit Arrowtown. There are a variety of walks to choose from - long and short, whatever you fancy. It is very picturesque, particularly in autumn. There are signboards down by the river behind the Arrowtown village explaining the walk options, or you can more detailed info from the museum in the main street.
    Visited June 2020
    Written June 28, 2020
  • Apolonia70
    1,549 contributions
    Flowing water and gold panning
    I did a tour with Nomad Safaris and included was a visit to Arrowtown and an adventure across the Arrow River - several crossings and a drive through the river were exhilarating. Panning for gold yielded zero but was fun to see how it was done. A scenic experience and reminder of the power of moving water. Great fun in a jeep.
    Visited August 2022
    Written August 28, 2022
  • Seemagoves
    Pune, India842 contributions
    Amazing 4WD and gold panning
    It was a most unexpected day. We took a offroading 4WD and she drove us across the river . At some places it dd get scary. The agency was good as the first vehicle did not seem to be taking us anywhere and so she called for another vehicle and in 10 minutes we had help and a good vehicle at our disposal. This is a must do activity. We also did some gold panning. Ofcourse did not find any nuggets ! but did find some gold dust.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 21, 2020
  • ckm818
    Hong Kong, China234 contributions
    Small Town and Picturesque River
    This river is nestled at the foot of rugged hills, and is even more attractive than the famous street lined with colonial buildings. Consider charging up with a sip of coffee at the Arrowtown Bakery before heading out to the leisure walk along this river. Our kids are fascinated with the nature here.
    Visited August 2016
    Written August 6, 2016
  • Theboardingpasss
    Perth, Australia80 contributions
    Enjoyable walk
    Very pretty area especially if you are visiting in autumn- April to June. I recommend doing sawpit gully walking trail which goes around arrowtown river- it is just a beautiful walk with mesmerising views.
    Visited February 2019
    Traveled solo
    Written October 24, 2019
  • IEP1605
    Sydney, Australia6 contributions
    by bike
    there are many route to do by bike or walking and are magical. just the sound of the river and the leaves. very good rental service at Queenstown Bike Tours in Arrowtown near the Chinese settlement! Nicky and Mat are delightful and very professional!!
    Visited January 2015
    Traveled with family
    Written January 11, 2015
  • Kay C
    Sydney, Australia212 contributions
    Arrow Town
    A lovely place to spend the day cafe's are affordable and food is good the main street looks like something out of a movie set. Shops were average price and some had unique local items. Prefered here to the over rated over priced Queenstown
    Written December 9, 2008
  • botag
    1 contribution
    Gold at your back door....
    We stayed at Millbrook, a beautiful golf resort within walking distance of this small comfortable historic town. I had a great time walking the Arrow River, and exploring the local mining history all on foot. I would say that I liked Arrowtown better than it's famous neighbor, Queenstown.
    Written January 18, 2007
  • TriggerRosie
    Christchurch, New Zealand156 contributions
    Beautiful and Quaint
    Arrowtown is a quait wee place to visit. Lovely boutique shopping and delious restaurants to dine at. Fantastic outdoor seating every where. A must do place to see,
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 19, 2020
  • CJO193
    Te Puke, New Zealand406 contributions
    Lovely
    I loved our afternoon walk along the river ! an easy walk.. good paths and signs... an easy stroll!!
    Visited August 2019
    Written August 24, 2019
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ckm818
Hong Kong, China234 contributions
Aug 2016
This river is nestled at the foot of rugged hills, and is even more attractive than the famous street lined with colonial buildings.

Consider charging up with a sip of coffee at the Arrowtown Bakery before heading out to the leisure walk along this river.

Our kids are fascinated with the nature here.
Written August 6, 2016
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Theboardingpasss
Perth, Australia80 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Very pretty area especially if you are visiting in autumn- April to June. I recommend doing sawpit gully walking trail which goes around arrowtown river- it is just a beautiful walk with mesmerising views.
Written October 24, 2019
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IEP1605
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
there are many route to do by bike or walking and are magical.
just the sound of the river and the leaves.
very good rental service at Queenstown Bike Tours in Arrowtown near the Chinese settlement!
Nicky and Mat are delightful and very professional!!
Written January 11, 2015
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Kay C
Sydney, Australia212 contributions
A lovely place to spend the day cafe's are affordable and food is good the main street looks like something out of a movie set. Shops were average price and some had unique local items. Prefered here to the over rated over priced Queenstown
Written December 9, 2008
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botag
Venice, California1 contribution
We stayed at Millbrook, a beautiful golf resort within walking distance of this small comfortable historic town. I had a great time walking the Arrow River, and exploring the local mining history all on foot. I would say that I liked Arrowtown better than it's famous neighbor, Queenstown.
Written January 19, 2007
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TriggerRosie
Christchurch, New Zealand156 contributions
Jan 2020
Arrowtown is a quait wee place to visit.
Lovely boutique shopping and delious restaurants to dine at.
Fantastic outdoor seating every where.
A must do place to see,
Written January 19, 2020
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CJO193
Te Puke, New Zealand406 contributions
Aug 2019
I loved our afternoon walk along the river ! an easy walk.. good paths and signs... an easy stroll!!
Written August 25, 2019
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Stephen A
Leeds, UK233 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Stopped off here on a trip to pan for gold all good fun and sand flies although they weren't too much of a problem, river is much like a lot of NZ rivers quite shallow and chalky but a nice place to come to, just watch out for the Nazgul and their horses floating by after Liv Tyler had finished with them
Written June 11, 2019
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Joe B
Adelaide, Australia16 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
great drive from queenstown and great views try the bakery very reasonable price and apple struadle worth a try a lot to see in town and along the river make sure you pan for gold there is still some there
Written June 19, 2017
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Adam Lim
Singapore, Singapore122 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
The river is just located right beside arrowtown. It is a good place to take a stroll after walking in the town area. Not exactly a place worth Traveling to solely for it but definitely good to go by if you are already in arrowtown.
Written March 25, 2017
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