Arrowtown Today

Today Arrowtown remains a treasure in it's own right, retaining an ambience sought after by visitors and residents alike.

Arrowtown's more modest population of 1,689 (2001 census) and a wider area population of 17,000 enjoy excellent educational facilities, and a range of quality amenities including, library, museum, swimming pool, internationally acclaimed golf courses, medical centre, nearby an airport, hospital, ski fields, an ice rink, sports and events centre.

Active in the community are sporting, service clubs, youth activity groups, performing arts, arts and crafts societies and guilds.

With the gold rush long over, Arrowtown's focus is on hosting visiting holidaymakers, in accommodation, dining and sightseeing and recreational persuits. Film production, viticulture and farming are also major income earners for the town.

Worldwide attention has been received recently with some of The Lord of the Rings trilogy filmed in and around Arrowtown and environs. Commercial viticulture has become well established, with many award winning wines produced locally.