Arrowtown Village Association

The Arrowtown Village Association
has been active in both preserving old gold miner trails and in re-establishing those that have fallen into disuse.

These old trails are a marvellous way to see the back country. They can be accessed by people with a reasonable level of fitness.

The following Trails Pages will take you on a journey of self discovery, not to mention, the opportunity to enjoy the great out doors.

Before you start out, check with the Information Site at the Museum on Buckingham Street, as they have a full range of maps of all the trails. Enjoy!

The Sawpit Gully Track

Length: About 10kms
Fitness level: Reasonable fitness
Special gear: Good pair of shoes is necessary
Time required to complete the circuit: 1 and a 1/2 hours to 2 hours
Weather considerations: Not advisable during winter
Starting Point: At the Chinese Village, go across the small footbridge and follow signs.
Maps: Download a map here
Definitely: No Dogs, No motorbikes, No mountain bikes.
Leave only footprints and take only photos.

This trail passes over private land and you are requested to respect the rights of the landowner.

This track access is made available courtesy of the landowner and is maintained by the Arrowtown Village association

The Anniversary Track

This track follows the Arrow River, from the town downstream towards the golf course. It was constructed by the Otago Regional Council to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Otago. There are two bridges that take you across the Arrow River at either end.

Length: Approximately 5kms round trip
Fitness level: Suitable for all ages, mothers and children, the active seniors,
Special gear: Nothing special apart from comfortable shoes
Time required to complete the circuit: 1 hour to 2 hours
Weather considerations: Any time is suitable, summer, winter rain or shine.
Starting Point: Anywhere, but you can access it from the car park off Ramshaw Lane in the centre of town. It is a circular track so you don't have to backtrack to get home.
Maps: Download a map here
Definitely: Dogs should be on a lead.
Leave only footprints and take only photos.
Bring home your rubbish and take your doggie scooper with you.

This trail is suitable for push chairs, buggies, children on bikes.

This track was provided by the Otago Regional Council and is maintained by the Otago Regional Council

Tobins Track

This track starts at the first Arrow River Bridge at the end of Ford Street and travels up the side of the hill to the Crown Terrace and ends at Glencoe Road. It was built by Thomas Tobin as an access to Wanaka. At the top are two chairs in memory of a Wakatipu pioneering family and they are a great place to sit and ponder the views.

Length: Approximately 4.4kms return
Fitness level: Suitable for the fitter person,
Special gear: Just comfortable shoes
Time required to complete the circuit: 1 hour to 2 hours
Weather considerations: Any time is suitable.
Starting Point: At the bottom of Ford Street and take the bridge to the other side of the river.
Maps: Download a map here
Definitely: Dogs should be on a lead.
Leave only footprints and take only photos.
Bring home your rubbish and take your doggie scooper with you.

This trail is suitable for mountain bikes

This track is a legal road and is maintained by the Queenstown Lakes District Council

Lake Hayes Track

This track can be accessed at many points around Lake Hayes. It is approximately 10 kms round trip and is an easy contour, suitable for all levels of fitness. It is also suitable for mountain bikes. It's a great way to spend a few hours walking around the premier lake of the Wakatipu.

Length: Approximately 10 km round trip
Fitness level: Suitable for all fitness levels.
Special gear: Just comfortable shoes
Time required to complete the circuit: 1 hour to 2 hours
Weather considerations: Any time is suitable.
Starting Point: Park at the Lake Hayes Pavillion, or at Threepwood, or at the beach area..
Maps: Download a map here
Definitely: Dogs should be on a lead.
Leave only footprints and take only photos.
Bring home your rubbish and take your doggie scooper with you.

This trail is suitable for mountain bikes, buggies, walking, running.

This track is part of the Wakatipu Trails network and is maintained by the Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Big Hill Track

Length: A long way
Fitness level: A good level of fitness
Special gear: Good pair of tramping shoes and backpack is necessary
Summer Precautions: Take plenty of drinking water and sun screen, plus hats and food. It's a long way from the dairy.
Time required to complete the circuit: 6 to 7 hours hours
Weather considerations: Definitely not during winter or during wet weather
Starting Point: At the Chinese Village, go across the small footbridge and follow signs.
Maps: Download a map here
Definitely: No Dogs, No motorbikes, No mountain bikes.
Leave only footprints and take only photos.

This trail passes over private land and you are requested to respect the rights of the landowner.

The trail takes a left hand turn at the top of the Sawpit Gully Track (see the cairn signpost) at Eichardt's Terrace and follows a well worn trail up to the beech forrest. Once through the forrest, the track becomes a recognisable road and winds up the face of Big Hill and around to the other side. At the rear of Big Hill there is a wooden sign post showing the way to Macetown or to Hayes Creek. At this junction a choice can be made, but for the inexperienced it is adviseable to take the Macetown way and follow the poled route (steel warratas) down to the Arrow River and then crossing the river via our new bridge. Once on the true left bank, its all the way back to Arrowtown.

This track access is made available courtesy of the landowner and is maintained by the Wakatipu Trails Trust

The Brow Peak Track

Length: A long way
Fitness level: A high level of fitness and a good head for heights.
Special gear: Good pair of tramping shoes and backpack is necessary
Summer Precautions: Take plenty of drinking water and sun screen, plus hats and food. It's a long way from the dairy.
Time required to complete the circuit: 6 to 8 hours hours
Weather considerations: Definitely not during winter or during wet weather
Starting Point: At the Chinese Village, go across the small footbridge and go up Bush Creek to the start of the Bush Creek track. At the top of the first section (ie before crossing Brow Stream.) take the left hand spur. From there it takes you to the top of Brow Peak.
Caution: Don't go unless you are confident of where you are going.
Definitely: No Dogs, No motorbikes, No mountain bikes.
Leave only footprints and take only photos.
Keep to the trail as the area is fragile and snow grasses and plants take hundres of years to grow but only a few careless footsteps to destroy.

This trail passes over private land and you are requested to respect the rights of the landowner.


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Before you start out, check with the Information Site at the Museum on Buckingham Street, as they have a full range of maps of all the trails. Enjoy! The Sawpit Gully Track Length: About 10kms Fitness level: Reasonable fitness Special gear: Good pair of shoes is necessary Time required to complete the circuit: 1 and a 1/2 hours to 2 hours Weather considerations: Not advisable during winter Starting Point: At the Chinese Village, go across the small footbridge and follow signs. Maps: Download a map here Definitely: No Dogs, No motorbikes, No mountain bikes. Leave only footprints and take only photos. This trail passes over private land and you are requested to respect the rights of the landowner. This track access is made available courtesy of the landowner and is maintained by the Arrowtown Village association The Anniversary Track This track follows the Arrow River, from the town downstream towards the golf course. It was constructed by the Otago Regional Council to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Otago. There are two bridges that take you across the Arrow River at either end. Length: Approximately 5kms round trip Fitness level: Suitable for all ages, mothers and children, the active seniors, Special gear: Nothing special apart from comfortable shoes Time required to complete the circuit: 1 hour to 2 hours Weather considerations: Any time is suitable, summer, winter rain or shine. Starting Point: Anywhere, but you can access it from the car park off Ramshaw Lane in the centre of town. It is a circular track so you don't have to backtrack to get home. Maps: Download a map here Definitely: Dogs should be on a lead. Leave only footprints and take only photos. Bring home your rubbish and take your doggie scooper with you. This trail is suitable for push chairs, buggies, children on bikes. This track was provided by the Otago Regional Council and is maintained by the Otago Regional Council Tobins Track This track starts at the first Arrow River Bridge at the end of Ford Street and travels up the side of the hill to the Crown Terrace and ends at Glencoe Road. It was built by Thomas Tobin as an access to Wanaka. At the top are two chairs in memory of a Wakatipu pioneering family and they are a great place to sit and ponder the views. Length: Approximately 4.4kms return Fitness level: Suitable for the fitter person, Special gear: Just comfortable shoes Time required to complete the circuit: 1 hour to 2 hours Weather considerations: Any time is suitable. Starting Point: At the bottom of Ford Street and take the bridge to the other side of the river. Maps: Download a map here Definitely: Dogs should be on a lead. Leave only footprints and take only photos. Bring home your rubbish and take your doggie scooper with you. This trail is suitable for mountain bikes This track is a legal road and is maintained by the Queenstown Lakes District Council Lake Hayes Track This track can be accessed at many points around Lake Hayes. It is approximately 10 kms round trip and is an easy contour, suitable for all levels of fitness. It is also suitable for mountain bikes. It's a great way to spend a few hours walking around the premier lake of the Wakatipu. Length: Approximately 10 km round trip Fitness level: Suitable for all fitness levels. Special gear: Just comfortable shoes Time required to complete the circuit: 1 hour to 2 hours Weather considerations: Any time is suitable. Starting Point: Park at the Lake Hayes Pavillion, or at Threepwood, or at the beach area.. Maps: Download a map here Definitely: Dogs should be on a lead. Leave only footprints and take only photos. Bring home your rubbish and take your doggie scooper with you. This trail is suitable for mountain bikes, buggies, walking, running. This track is part of the Wakatipu Trails network and is maintained by the Queenstown Lakes District Council The Big Hill Track Length: A long way Fitness level: A good level of fitness Special gear: Good pair of tramping shoes and backpack is necessary Summer Precautions: Take plenty of drinking water and sun screen, plus hats and food. It's a long way from the dairy. Time required to complete the circuit: 6 to 7 hours hours Weather considerations: Definitely not during winter or during wet weather Starting Point: At the Chinese Village, go across the small footbridge and follow signs. Maps: Download a map here Definitely: No Dogs, No motorbikes, No mountain bikes. Leave only footprints and take only photos. This trail passes over private land and you are requested to respect the rights of the landowner. The trail takes a left hand turn at the top of the Sawpit Gully Track (see the cairn signpost) at Eichardt's Terrace and follows a well worn trail up to the beech forrest. Once through the forrest, the track becomes a recognisable road and winds up the face of Big Hill and around to the other side. At the rear of Big Hill there is a wooden sign post showing the way to Macetown or to Hayes Creek. At this junction a choice can be made, but for the inexperienced it is adviseable to take the Macetown way and follow the poled route (steel warratas) down to the Arrow River and then crossing the river via our new bridge. Once on the true left bank, its all the way back to Arrowtown. This track access is made available courtesy of the landowner and is maintained by the Wakatipu Trails Trust The Brow Peak Track Length: A long way Fitness level: A high level of fitness and a good head for heights. Special gear: Good pair of tramping shoes and backpack is necessary Summer Precautions: Take plenty of drinking water and sun screen, plus hats and food. It's a long way from the dairy. Time required to complete the circuit: 6 to 8 hours hours Weather considerations: Definitely not during winter or during wet weather Starting Point: At the Chinese Village, go across the small footbridge and go up Bush Creek to the start of the Bush Creek track. At the top of the first section (ie before crossing Brow Stream.) take the left hand spur. From there it takes you to the top of Brow Peak. Caution: Don't go unless you are confident of where you are going. Definitely: No Dogs, No motorbikes, No mountain bikes. Leave only footprints and take only photos. Keep to the trail as the area is fragile and snow grasses and plants take hundres of years to grow but only a few careless footsteps to destroy. This trail passes over private land and you are requested to respect the rights of the landowner.

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