- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Safety Score
- 97/100
- Green Space
- 46%
- Current Weather
- 0.1°C
- Median Age
- 52 yrs
~28 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Arrow Junction
Arrow Junction is where the Arrowtown road meets the highway and a decision is required: left for Queenstown, right for Cromwell and the rest of Central Otago. The locality earns its name honestly, which is more than most junctions can claim, and the settlement around it has grown into a genuine small community on the flat river terraces where the Arrow River comes down to the Kawarau.
Around 800 people live in the blocks around the junction, in the lifestyle properties and newer residential lots that the Queenstown basin's pressure has pushed further and further out along the valley roads. The Gibbston wine country begins just east, the Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge is minutes downstream, and Arrowtown sits 7 km up the valley, making Arrow Junction the point where three of the district's main attractions triangulate.
The Bungy Centre at the Kawarau Bridge has generated more first-time conversations between strangers than any other institution in the district, processing the queues that line up to throw themselves off a 1988 AJ Hackett installation with the patience of a historical site that understands its own significance.
Arrowtown School handles the local primary years, with the secondary run heading to Queenstown. The junction turns traffic in every direction without comment.
Is Arrow Junction a good place to live?
Arrow Junction is home to roughly 372 people across 46.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Arrow Junction scores 67 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 46% green space.
Schools: Arrow Junction has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $522K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.
Lifestyle: Arrow Junction has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Arrow Junction is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety97
- Amenities10
- Schools77
- Housing Affordability72
- Green space100
- Community100
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $522K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $500/wk
- Median HH Income
- $144K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +5.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Arrow Junction?
- Arrow Junction is in the Queenstown Lakes district, around 10 km east of Queenstown, where the Arrowtown road meets State Highway 6 at the Arrow River's junction with the Kawarau.
- What is near Arrow Junction?
- The Kawarau Bridge Bungy Centre is minutes downstream, the Gibbston wineries begin just east, Arrowtown is 7 km up the Arrow valley, and the Queenstown basin is 10 minutes west.
- What is the Kawarau Bridge Bungy?
- The Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge near Arrow Junction was the world's first commercial bungy jumping site, opened by AJ Hackett in 1988, and still operates as the original 43-metre bungy with a visitor centre.
- What schools serve Arrow Junction?
- Arrow Junction children mostly attend Arrowtown School, 7 km up the valley, with secondary students at Wakatipu High School in Queenstown.
- How do I get from Queenstown to Arrow Junction?
- By car, around 10 minutes east via State Highway 6, following the Kawarau Gorge road toward Cromwell. The junction is clearly signed where the Arrowtown road branches north.
- Which schools are in zone for Arrow Junction?
- Children living in Arrow Junction are in zone for Arrowtown School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Arrow Junction?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Arrow Junction
Schools in zone for Arrow Junction
Children living in Arrow Junction have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Arrowtown School
Full Primary · roll 422 · decile 10
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Explore Arrow Junction
Things to do(1)
The Zig Zag
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Arrow Junction
Places to eat & drink(1)
Broken Heart Spirits
Tradies & Services in Arrow Junction
Tradies & services(2)
HUB design Interiors
Old School Mechanical Ltd
Shops in Arrow Junction
Shops(1)
Muddy Hill Garden Gallery
Stay in Arrow Junction
Places to stay(2)
Arrow Studios
Redlands Country Lodge - Arrowtown, New Zealand
Arrow Junction Weather
Current conditions: 0.1°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.24 | 11.56 | 2.35 | 11.73 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.31 | 10.72 | 3.84 | 10.74 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.18 | 8.54 | 2.94 | 9.78 |
| 🍂 Apr | 15.51 | 6.35 | 3.82 | 8.35 |
| 🍂 May | 11.48 | 4.14 | 2.89 | 6.19 |
| ❄️ Jun | 6.8 | 0.74 | 2.78 | 5.43 |
| ❄️ Jul | 5.83 | -0.45 | 3.52 | 5.05 |
| ❄️ Aug | 6.98 | -0.33 | 3.87 | 7.23 |
| 🌸 Sep | 10.81 | 1.99 | 6.86 | 7.92 |
| 🌸 Oct | 13.56 | 3.47 | 5.11 | 9.62 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.88 | 6.85 | 2.93 | 10.72 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.16 | 10.56 | 3.16 | 11.76 |
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