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Family The Junction Inside a tiny historic building, opposite Cardrona Hotel, lies an emporium of treasures.
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Cardrona Bra Fence In 1999, four bras mysteriously appeared on a rural fence. It’s since grown by hundreds. Located on the driveway entrance to ‘The Cardrona Horse Trekking and Quad biking’, it’s all for a good cause – there’s a donation box for breast cancer.
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Cardrona’s rugged high-country
Southern Lakes on horseback or quad bike. Conveniently located next door to the distillery, but maybe do that after!
Snow Farm At New Zealand’s only cross-country ski area, there’s 50km of terrain for skiing, ski-skating and snowshoeing as well as a familyfocused Snow Fun Zone for tubing. In summer there are MTB and hiking trails and year-round backcountry huts for overnight stays. LEFT: Cardrona Hotel © Vaughan Brookfield BELOW: Cardrona Bike Park © Jamie Greenway
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also beginner tracks and lessons available. Open December to April.
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In winter, skiers and snowboarders make full use of the well-connected runs, good lifts, beginner slopes, lessons and eating places. In summer, the gondola runs allow for mountain biking and three-wheel carting.
since 1863, the façade is pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time.
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Cardrona Distillery Producers owartisan n single malt of various Arrowt spirits and seasonal liqueurs.r Small elaxation New Zealand’s Highest Bike group tours allow for 75-minute
Park Riders of every level descend on Cardrona Bike Park for the variety of downhill trails. There are
exploration into the process, with generous tastings.
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Glenorchy TOP TIP: Base yourself in Arrowtown for the best of both worlds. You’re close to the action but in a cocoon of peace and quiet.
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Buckingham Street Shopping
ends at Butlers Green. The Sawpit
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Arrowtown’s main is special, with its heritage buildings, art galleries and multiple interesting stores and boutiques.
Chinese Miners Settlement
before delving into beech forest and tussock-covered slopes. It takes between two to three hours.
Just 400m from Buckingham Street is a handful of thatched huts once occupied by 19th century Chinese miners. Duck inside to appreciate their modest size.
displays. The vintage village and inventive treasure hunts are a big hit with kids. HIre gold pans from here.
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toDistrict n Museum A lively FrankLakes museum packed with interesting
ka Market From Labour Farmers’ g Browns A charming Dorothy āna Wwee Mt Aspirincinema Weekend until Easter Sunday, this with a bar and bookstore.
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na l walk that starts and looped Natiohour See Map Section - pages 57 to 63 Makarora Park Arrow River Trail An easy, one-
Sunday market takes place around the Library Green. 10am-2pm.
The Winery Stocked with varietals from boutique wineries that don’t all have their own cellar doors. Chantecler Gardens Situated halfway between Queenstown and Arrowtown, this 4.8ha beauty features a series of themed gardens and orchards.
Dudley's Cottage Precinct Two buildings, including one of the area’s oldest stone houses, are home to an art studio and gift shop; behind that, The Dishery Bistro, with locally brewed beers, and a bike hire and tour business. Arrowtown Botanical This dainty art store and gallery showcases New Zealand’s best, botanically inspired artists. Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan The courtyard is draped in blossoming trees and weeping willows and the lawn is scattered with beanbags. Sip on wine while picking at enormous platters of cheese and charcuterie.
Lake Hayes Walk Pack your camera for this walk with mountain reflections and weeping willows. TOP TIP The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival features a huge variety of events for all to enjoy.
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