autumn adventure.
After our small taste of autumn last year in Palmerston North we were hungry for more. After some sleuthing I discovered an autumn festival in Arrowtown, a small town a short drive from touristy Queenstown. Arrowtown is an old mining town that cropped up after gold was discovered in 1862. Many people rushed to the region including immigrants from China who received a mix welcome from European settlers. They built their own village along the banks of the rivers, away from the main settlement. You can still see the mark they left on the area by visiting the restored huts and ruins. gold panning competition The Arrowtown Autumn Festival has been running for 33 years and boasts multiple events spanning six days. Saturday is truly the main event though, when main street is closed down for pedestrians. There are food trucks, a parade, and live music to enjoy. Saturday is also the Arts and Craft...