MUST DOS .....

It goes without saying that the heritage town centre, the Lakes District Museum, the Arrow river walk (short) and the Historic Chinese Settlement are mustdo experiences. But here are a few more just in case you are hungry...

PROVISIONS CAFÉ & ARTISAN BAKERY

A beautiful historic miner’s cottage in a garden setting with obscenely good sticky buns. Grab a ham roll if you are on the run. 65 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

ARROWTOWN BAKERY

Home of the famous Arrowtown Gourmet Pies. Do the pies… 14 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

REMARKABLE SWEET SHOP

An iconic spot with a huge range of sweets, chocolates and nougat, but go for their fabulous fudge and a chat. 27 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

PATAGONIA CHOCOLATES

The shop on Ramshaw Lane is where it all began and now delivers coffee, breakfasts, ice cream and desserts as well as their signature chocolates.

31 Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown

HILLS GOLF COURSE

This is a private golf club, but it does have some opportunities for visitors to experience the course, clubhouse and the spectacular sculpture park. Sir Michael Hill believes art stimulates thought and creativity and his contemporary sculpture collection is stunning. thehills.co.nz

ALPINE WINE TOURS

If you can’t stay in Arrowtown you can still get a glimpse, along with a magical taste of some wineries, microbreweries and restaurants by night on the region’s first progressive dinner tour. With pickup and drop off in the Queenstown area they explore Shotover River, Gibbston and Arrowtown. If you are lucky you might end up at the Blue Door for a nightcap. alpinewinetours.co.nz