Point of interest
Historic Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
50 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Emma
October 22, 2019
One golden village, two tales. The picturesque preservation of two very different goldrush communities – Chinese and European – in a town that still thrives. A visit to this thriving picture-postcard tourist town enables visitors to view both sides of the gold-rush coin: the preserved avenue where wealthy banks and merchants traded in the mid-1800s, and the restored huts on the edge of town that reveal the more modest lifestyles of the Chinese miners.
One golden village, two tales. The picturesque preservation of two very different goldrush communities – Chinese and European – in a town that still thrives. A visit to this thriving picture-postcard tourist town enables visitors to view both sides of the gold-rush coin: the preserved avenue where w…
Chloe & Chris
July 7, 2018
Preservation of two very different goldrush communities – Chinese and European – in a town that still thrives
Sarah & Morgan
July 2, 2016
One of our favourite walks in Arrowtown is Sawpit Gully which starts near the Chinese Settlement. It takes about 2 hours and is quite steep in parts so not for the faint hearted but you're rewarded with amazing views of the area.
Anna
July 5, 2015
Nestled above Arrowtown on the banks of Bush Creek lies the partially restored Arrowtown Chinese Settlement. The village is a reminder and tribute to the contribution made by the Chinese miners.
Hayley
December 28, 2021
great spot to see all the old mining cottages
Unique things to do nearby
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Location
Buckingham Street
Arrowtown, Otago