The Arrow River is a small, icy cold river in Otago, New Zealand. The Arrow River is the tributary of the Kawarau River, which flows eastwards for about 60 kms till it reaches the Lake Dunstan. At the western bank of Arrow River, lies the Arrowtown between the western slope of the Crown Range and the head of the Frankton arm of Lake Wakatipu.
Arrow River in New Zealand has been made famous by the gold deposits. The discovery of gold in the Arrow River led to the influx of numerous miners into the district. Owing to this gold rush a large number of settlements sprang up near and around the gold digging areas and as a result the Arrow Town was formed. William Fox discovered gold in Arrow River and it was he who led the gold rush of 1860s. Initially from a small group of miners who mined gold secretly
a large number of people became aware and about 230 lbs of gold was recovered!
Thus the Arrow River became internationally famous as one of the richest sources of alluvial gold in the earth. Hence many people tried their fortunes in this region.
Till date people come to Arrow Town in the hope of earning a fortune.
Tourists love lounging or strolling along the Arrow River bank.
Gold panning in the river can still make a little color. So if you are really interested, hire a gold pan and try your luck. The Arrow River has also become a popular fishing destination. You have to obtain a fishing license which is available from the The Arrow River is also a popular fishing spot. Fishing licenses can be obtained the Lakes District Museum which houses a lot of artifacts and other objects related to the historic Arrow Town. With more tourists pouring in the site of Arrow River, the place has become a popular destination in New Zealand.
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