Queenstown · ARROWTOWN & THE GOLD TRAILS
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Fifteen minutes from Queenstown, Arrowtown keeps a preserved 1860s main street and the stone huts of its Chinese mining settlement. These are the best ways to see it: heritage walks, gold-panning on the Arrow, and bike-and-wine loops through the valley. Short trips, big on history.
Arrowtown and Wanaka half-day tour from Queenstown with Crown Range Road views, Cardrona Hotel drink, That Wanaka Tree, and guided stops.
“It's was awesome experience we all had. Pit was our tour guide, he told us everything about places also helping us to take pics, which we all enjoyed the trip.”
Cycle 35 km from Arrowtown to Queenstown with a one-way shuttle, e-bike or bike rental, and a self-guided trail map.
“Amazing!! I really enjoyed taking in the break-taking views and riding on an E-Bike was very comfortable. I'd do it again when back in Queenstown, thanks for this wonderful experience!! :)”
Self-guided bike and wine day from Queenstown to Arrowtown and Gibbston, with shuttle support and optional e-bike for hills.
“Great ride thru beautiful scenery with winery stops for lunch and afternoon tastings. Spectacular day.”
A beginner-friendly 2-hour horse trek in Cardrona Valley, tracing Otago’s gold-rush paths with small groups, Lake Wānaka views, and great photo moments.
“Was a great walk on the horses around the paddock and up over the mountains into the fields. The instructor made us all feel very safe on the horses at all times. Steps and techniques are kept simple for beginners which is what I chose. I hRead more”
Self-guided e-bike ride from Arrowtown to Queenstown with shuttle, modern bike rental, and scenic trail stops plus LoTR filming sights.
“Awesome experience riding from Arrowtown! Easy riding on the e-bike and the trails are well marked. Plenty of scenic photo opportunities. Gloves are a must in winter as the shaded parts of the valley can be cold.”
Cycle Arrowtown to Gibbston on a self-guided 15km trail with shuttle pickup, bridges, and wine valley stops from Queenstown.
“It was well organized and the bike ride was amazing!”
Flexible wine shuttle from Queenstown: choose your Arrowtown and Gibbston stops with a guide, taste, eat, and return by 6pm.
“Andrew our guide was absolutely amazing with his knowledge of each of our chosen vineyards. He accommodated the 4 of us on his tour going to each chosen vineyard. Flexible with pick ups /drop offs too”
Private Arrowtown and Wanaka day tour from Queenstown with a local guide, photo stops, Crown Range views, and flexible timing for your group.
“Fantastic day with plenty of stops and sightseeing opportunities. Very passionate, entertaining and informative guide. Cant believe how much we managed to fit into a single trip. Dont think, just do it!”
Self-guided e-bike or MTB from Arrowtown to Queenstown along Lake Wakatipu, with shuttle, helmet, and trail map.
“Great couple of hours of fun. Wonderful scenery, e-bikes made the uphills easy. Trip took about 4 hours going pretty slowly.”
A small-group 4WD trip from Queenstown to Macetown: gold panning, a battery hike, and hands-on mining history by the Arrow River.
“Nikol is very good guy ,we experience amazing &’thrill ride. He ride on different way like mountains & second most thrilling part is ride through river, it’s thrilling…….”
A 2-hour horse trek from Cromwell into Central Otago hills, with gentle, ability-matched horses and big views of Lake Dunstan.
“My girlfriend and I had a wonderful experience with Karo and her horses! I highly recommend this tour with Golden Hills Horse Treks. Landscape is beautiful, Karo is really nice and the horses so cute and well behaved! Thanks again :)”
