Visit historic Arrowtown and the wineries

Just a short, cheap bus ride from Queenstown lies Arrowtown, a beautifully preserved gold-rush village of historic cottages and tree-lined streets, especially gorgeous in autumn when the leaves turn gold. Wandering it is free, and the local museum and old Chinese settlement are inexpensive. The surrounding Central Otago region is also one of the world's great pinot noir wine areas, with cellar doors offering tastings. Arrowtown makes a lovely, affordable half-day trip. We'll explain how to reach it cheaply by bus and the best of the village and nearby wineries.