Queenstown-Lakes district, Otago, New Zealand

Places to visit near Arrowtown

Arrowtown is a town in Queenstown-Lakes district, Otago, New Zealand, home to about 2,151 people. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 130 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve (2 km), St John's Presbyterian Church (2 km) and Coronet Peak (8 km).

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Arrowtown, Otago
Arrowtown, Queenstown-Lakes district, Otago, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arrowtown at a glance

Location
Queenstown-Lakes district, Otago, New Zealand
Population
about 2,151
Coordinates
44.9384° S, 168.8101° E
Places within 50 km
215 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Arrowtown

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arrowtown: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arrowtown

180 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arrowtown. The closest is German Hill (3 km); the best-known is Coronet Peak (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bowen Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~19 km · Must-see
  • The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~20 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arrowtown

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arrowtown. The closest is Feehly Hill Scenic Reserve (2 km); the best-known is Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arrowtown

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arrowtown. The closest is Lake Hayes (6 km); the best-known is Queenstown Gardens (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Arrowtown

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arrowtown. The closest is Tucker Beach (9 km); the best-known is Sunshine Bay (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Arrowtown

5 churches within 100 km of Arrowtown. The closest is St John's Presbyterian Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arrowtown

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arrowtown. The closest is Arrowtown and Districts War Memorial (2 km); the best-known is Queenstown Police Station (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Arrowtown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arrowtown
  2. 8 km Coronet Peak · peak, Queenstown-Lakes
  3. 14 km Queenstown Hill · hill, Queenstown-Lakes
  4. 24 km Crown Range · viewpoint, Queenstown-Lakes
  5. 9 km St John's Presbyterian Church · church, Queenstown-Lakes
  6. 1 km Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · nature spot, Queenstown-Lakes
  7. 2 km Back to Arrowtown

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How to reach Arrowtown

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    Within 15 km of Arrowtown

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arrowtown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints130180German Hill (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2931Feehly Hill Scenic Reserve (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1818Lake Hayes (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1818Tucker Beach (9 km)
    Churches55St John's Presbyterian Church (2 km)
    Forts & heritage55Arrowtown and Districts War Memorial (2 km)
    Waterfalls44Waterfall Park (2 km)
    Other attractions33Cardrona Bra Fence (23 km)
    Treks02Rees-Dart Track (59 km)
    Museums11Lakes District Museum (2 km)
    Parks11Frankton Recreation Reserve (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Hidden Island (24 km)

    Arrowtown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arrowtown?

    Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve (nature spot, about 2 km), St John's Presbyterian Church (church, about 2 km), Coronet Peak (peak, about 8 km), Crown Range (viewpoint, about 11 km), Queenstown Hill (hill, about 15 km), Mount Cardrona (viewpoint, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arrowtown?

    215 places on Spotwander: 130 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arrowtown?

    German Hill, about 3 km by road; Brow Peak (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arrowtown?

    Feehly Hill Scenic Reserve, about 2 km by road; Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Arrowtown?

    Lake Hayes, about 6 km by road; Downeys Dam (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arrowtown?

    Start in Arrowtown, visit Coronet Peak, then Queenstown Hill, then Crown Range, then St John's Presbyterian Church, then Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arrowtown?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Arrowtown

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arrowtown’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arrowtown on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.