Arrowtown (solo trip)

Buckingham Street Self-Guided Walk:

Stroll past preserved 1860s buildings, galleries, and cafés along Arrowtown’s main street.

Tip: Start early before shops open to capture morning light and avoid crowds.

Arrowtown Audio Tour:

Listen to narrated gold-rush stories at your own pace using a mobile app.

Tip: Download routes over Wi-Fi and bring a power bank for uninterrupted playback.

Lakes District Museum:

Browse artefacts, an art gallery, and old building catalogues that tell the town’s gold-rush history.

Tip: Pick up a free map at the entrance to follow themed exhibit trails.

Gold-Panning on Arrow River:

Hire a pan and trowel to try finding real gold in the shallow river beds.

Tip: Arrive late afternoon for softer light on the water and fewer people.

Photography at Chinese Settlement:

Capture the restored miner huts and surrounding trees by Bush Creek.

Tip: Use a wide-angle lens to include Hut Row and creek reflections in one frame.