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Arrowtown is famous for its stunning display of autumn leaves, gold mining history and heritage buildings. Arrowtown is also close to Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell, making it an ideal holiday base for visitors to the Southern Lakes region.
Check out some of our personal top choices for visitor activities and attractions in Arrowtown.
Millbrook Golf Resort
Just a short drive from the alpine village of Arrowtown, Millbrook Golf Resort is set in a stunning natural environment against the backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range. The 18-hole, par 72 championship course was designed by renowned professional and master golfer, Sir Bob Charles, and features four different tee positions for complete enjoyment at all levels of playing expertise. Casual players are welcome and can access superior hire equipment, including standard and executive clubs, shoes and trundlers.
Delivering world class golf, Millbrook is a Qualmark endorsed visitor activity. This breath-taking golf resort boasts world class facilities, including NZPGA qualified golf coaching, golf school, putting and chipping greens, driving range, electric carts, locker-rooms, showers and changing facilities plus a pro-shop with quality golfing apparel, local products, and Millbrook souvenirs.
Lakes District Museum
Set in the historic village of Arrowtown, New Zealand, the Lakes District Museum offers a truly fascinating insight into the history of New Zealand's Southern Lakes District along with unique museum displays and a special exhibition gallery.
Informative and entertaining, visitors to the museum can learn about early Maori in the Southern Lakes region, the harsh pioneering days of the European settlers and the exhilarating gold rush era in the 1800's.
The museum's new area is the streetscape, which includes an 1800s schoolhouse, printery, joinery shop, farm shed and a butcher/baker, which stands in the museum's lower section.
The museum is also a booking agent for visitor attractions in Queenstown and Arrowtown.
Waitiri Creek Wines
Established in 1993, Waitiri Creek Wines vineyards is situated above the Kawarau River.
A Qualmark endorsed visitor activity; visitors can visit the unique tasting facility to enjoy award-winning wines. Open to the public seven days for tasting and lunch on the Shanagolden Block, the Wangaloa Presbyterian Church from South Otago is now the cellar door and cafe on the Shanagolden Block at Gibbston.
Guests can enjoy the quaint tasting facility located within a breath-taking setting.
Visitors to Waitiri Creek Wines can also purchase bottles of wine from this popular Central Otago winery and vineyard.
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