Books and other Arrowtown, New Zealand Shopping Tips

Name of Shop: Dorothy Browns

Dorothy Browns Cinema and Bar is situated in the heart of a living historic gold mining town, Arrowtown.

What To Buy: There is a selection of books for sale, some are ones that you wouldn't find in any of the chain bookstores located in Queenstown.
Big coffee table books with glossy pictures, travel diaries, plus some ones by wellknown authors.
Or read a magazine over a coffee.

What To Pay: Upwards of USD25.

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Theme: Books
Phone: 03 4421968
Address: Buckingham St, Arrowtown
Directions: Queenstown: 20 min
Cromwell: 30 min
Wanaka: 45 min
Other Contact: Email: dorothy@dorothybrowns.com

Name of Shop: various

Arrowtown's stores have something for everybody, with a wide range of quality New Zealand made merchandise to choose from. Most shops are located along Buckingham Street, or in the lanes/arcades off it.
Because Arrowtown is a popular tourist destination, most shops are open seven days a week, including public holidays.

What To Buy: You can buy locally crafted clothing, jewellery, gifts, artwork, ceramics, health & beauty products, wine and food.

What To Pay: A lot of shops will have similar things, so shop around for the best prices. Some shops will take foreign currency and give discount for bulk puchases and cash.

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Address: Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
Website: http://www.arrowtown.org.nz/shopping.htm

Name of Shop: The Jade & Opal Factory

Come in and watch the craftsmen at work. There is wide selection of jewellery and other pieces incorporating jade and opals.


What To Pay: Upwards of USD15

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Phone: 03 4421654
Address: 30 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

Name of Shop: The Wool Press

The Wool Press stocks clothing for all seasons, reflecting the colours and textures of New Zealand. Well-known brands include: Caroline Moore
Knights, Canterbury Leather, Snowy Peak
Royal Merino, Merino Mink, Icebreaker, Earth Sea Sky.

What To Buy: Buy some New Zealand made knitwear & leatherwear.

What To Pay: Upwards of USD20

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Phone: 03 4420033
Address: 40 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
Other Contact: Email: thewoolpress@xtra.co.nz

Name of Shop: The Old Smithy

The Old Smithy sells Swarovski Crystal, and also locally crafted jade and paua products.



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Phone: 03 4421906
Address: Buckingham St, Arrowtown
Other Contact: Email: val.bil.braden@xtra.co.nz

Name of Shop: The Gold Shop

The Gold Shop is recognised as one of NZ's leading specialists in natural gold nuggets and gold nugget jewellery. There is also one of the largest collections of New Zealand Gold Nuggets in the world to go and admire.

What To Buy: Gold of course!! From glass pendants containing gold flakes, to small nuggets.

What To Pay: Upwards of USD20

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Phone: 03 4421319
Address: Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
Website: www.thegoldshop.co.nz
Other Contact: Email: goldshop@xtra.co.nz

Name of Shop: Nemo

Nemo is a brand new fashion shop which opened in November in Arrowtown.
They make their own bags, clothing and jewellery. And also stock some other NZ brands including Kathryn Leah Payne.
I thought it was kinda cool when I went in, because the 'sales assistant' was actually one of the designers, and the workshop is behind the counter, so you can watch work in progress.

What To Buy: Kathryn Leah Payne leather accessories: elements from the earth and nature provide inspiration while greenstone, metal and native rimu are used as beautiful and unusual fastenings, Maori and Chinese motifs echo through intricately detailed etchings.

What To Pay: Bags start at USD20

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Phone: 03 4421006
Address: 16 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

Name of Shop: The Gold Nugget

The Gold Nugget is another gold shop in Arrowtown.
You can hire gold pans and shovels from here to try your luck in the Arrow River.

What To Buy: Gold

What To Pay: Upwards of USD20

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Address: Buckingham Street