Things to do in Arrowtown, South Island: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

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The Stitching Post is a Patchwork and Wool shop located in the quaint, historic town of Arrowtown. We have a large range of New Zealand made wools, and 100% cotton fabrics with NZ designs. Also, books, patterns and tools.

Local gifts, arts and crafts and the home of Gold Panning in Arrowtown. A Little Something, formerly Honey & Cocoa, collate together the best locally made crafts and goods such as local jewellery, art, ceramics, cards, balms, nut butters and honey- with excellent New Zealand products such as Merino Kids and Matakana Botanicals. We also stock Arrowtown essentials here such as Moana Rd Sunglasses and NZ made insect repellent and sunblock. A must when you hit the rivers looking for gold. A Little Something has hands on gold panning tutorials outside the store, then hire some gear and spend the afternoon in one of the most picturesque locations in the world. Will you find gold?

Relax in the beautiful gardens surrounding historic Dudley's Cottage in Arrowtown just 15 minutes drive from Queenstown, enjoying a coffee while the kids try their hand at gold panning. Or have a go finding your fortune yourself! Dudley's Cottage (c.1880) Is situated next to the Chinese Village and Butlers Green in Arrowtown and offers a one of a kind insight into times gone by. A guaranteed find of gold with expert panning tuition, cafe, icecreams, 4WD tours up the Arrow River, Central Otago gifts, gold jewellery and other New Zealand quality products. Gold panning equipment is also available for hire or purchase if you catch 'gold fever'! A must-do attraction in Arrowtown. Open over summer from September to May, 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.

Established in 2004, Remarkable Sweet Shop offers three exciting stores; historic Arrowtown, stunning central Queenstown and Queenstown Airport - each offering their own unique personality and flare. Our traditional sweet shops (Queenstown, Arrowtown, Queenstown Airport) are famous as a destination for our floor-to-ceiling extravaganza of imported and local sweets and chocolates, homemade fudge and nougat; and exceptional service and interaction with our specialist staff, who offer free fudge tastings to everyone.

Te Huia was started in 2009 by Arrowtown locals and established retailers Delvine Wallace and Bruce Gibbs. Inspired by the extraordinary beauty of the Huia bird, our products are always high quality, unique and precious. We stock the most extensive range of outerwear luxury brand Canada Goose.