Set in rugged mountain surrounds just 20 minutes from Queenstown, Arrowtown Golf Course offers a test of skill on challenging narrow runs.
Key Facts on Arrowtown Golf Course
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 70
- Level of difficulty: Moderate to challenging
- Year opened: 1911 (6 holes), 1936 (9 holes), and finally 1971 with the full 18 holes
- Awards: Featured on Golf.com’s “Short and Sweet” list of the Top 25 best short courses worldwide
Discover Arrowtown Golf Course
From its humble beginnings as a 6-hole course to its expansion in 1971 to a full 18-hole course, Arrowtown Golf Club has become a notable golf destination that holds its own beside the more renowned marquee courses in the region. Nicknamed “Narrowtown” for its demanding narrow runs, Arrowtown Golf Club requires precision and planning at each stage of the game.
Nestled in idyllic mountain surrounds, Arrowtown Golf Course winds through narrow valleys, past schist outcrops, and across immaculate greens moulded by natural contours of the land. Historic cottage remains lie nestled beneath the trees shading the tranquil course, while the rugged mountain backdrop lends drama to every angle.
On-Site Facilities
The clubhouse at Arrowtown Golf Course offers a range of light refreshments and meals, along with alcoholic drinks. With expansive views of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, the clubhouse is the perfect place to unwind after a round of golf.
Meanwhile, the club shop is well stocked with equipment for hire and purchase plus Arrowtown-branded apparel.
The Arrowtown Golf Course Experience
Stay – Queenstown
For convenient access to the highlights of Queenstown as well as the region’s top golf courses, choose from a stunning range of luxury lodges and 5-star hotels situated downtown.
Rosewood Matakauri
Experience the isolated splendour of a true luxury lodge at Rosewood Matakauri, set in secluded lakefront grounds not far from central Queenstown. Your stay includes extensive gourmet dining, from breakfasts to dinners.
ROKI Collection Queenstown
Offering downtown luxury at its finest, ROKI treats guests to extravagant suites overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Experience privacy and pure indulgence at this superb new hotel after a round of golf at Arrowtown Golf Course.
Azur Lodge Queenstown
Perched on a hillside near central Queenstown, overlooking the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Azur Lodge surrounds guests with the elegance and intimacy of a luxury lodge. Your stay includes gourmet breakfasts, pre-dinner drinks, and canapes.
The Rees Hotel Queenstown
Stone features and exposed wooden beams create an atmosphere of rustic elegance at this memorable luxury hotel. Terraced rooms lead down toward the lakefront, with balconies opening out toward the sweeping views.
Sightseeing & Excursions
From the drama and magnificence of downtown Queenstown to the quieter and more idyllic surrounds of Arrowtown, the Queenstown region abounds with off-course highlights. Stroll the boutique shops of central Arrowtown, not far from Arrowtown Golf Course; discover the beautiful grounds and delightful culinary offerings at Ayrburn; sample wines in the Gibbston Valley of Vines; or partake in one of the countless excursions on offer in Queenstown.
These are some of the most memorable Queenstown experiences:
- Milford Sound fly – cruise – fly tours
- Central Otago gourmet wine tours
- Scenic helicopter flights over Queenstown, Glenorchy, or Fiordland
- Lake Wakatipu cruises
- Adventure activities that range from jet-boating to skydiving
Other popular Queenstown experiences include the Onsen Hot Pools, stargazing, guided heli-hikes, TSS Earnslaw historic steamship cruises, fishing, rafting, Lord of the Rings tours, paragliding, ziplining, skiing, and much more.
Experience Arrowtown Golf Course with these New Zealand golf tours
Any New Zealand golf tours that visit the South Island will include a stay in Queenstown, so it’s easy to add Arrowtown Golf Course to a number of different itineraries. The charming course appears in the following golf tours:
