Where is Arthurs Point?

Arthurs Point is in the Shotover River gorge, around 6 km northwest of Queenstown, on the road toward Coronet Peak and Skippers Canyon, where the gorge narrows between the ranges.

What is Shotover Jet?

Shotover Jet runs jetboats through the Shotover River canyon from Arthurs Point, one of New Zealand's most famous adventure tourism operations, reaching 85 km/h with 360-degree spins a few centimetres from the rock walls.

Is Arthurs Point good to live in?

Arthurs Point offers dramatic gorge scenery, a community feel distinct from Queenstown's tourist core, and quick access to the ski fields, though housing is expensive and the road can be chaotic in ski season.

What schools are in Arthurs Point?

Arthurs Point School is the local state primary, small and well-regarded. Secondary students attend Wakatipu High School in Queenstown.

How do I get from Queenstown to Arthurs Point?

By car, around 10 minutes via Gorge Road, following the Shotover River north. No regular public bus; the road is shared with jetboat and ski shuttle traffic in season.

Which schools are in zone for Arthurs Point?

Children living in Arthurs Point are in zone for Queenstown Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Arthurs Point?

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.

Arthurs Point, Otago | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Est. Median Value: $2.17M
Median Weekly Rent: $624/wk
Safety Score: 97/100
Green Space: 79%
Current Weather: 0.2°C
Median Age: 35 yrs

Living in Arthurs Point

Arthurs Point sits in the Shotover River gorge, around 6 km northwest of Queenstown, at the point where the road commits to following the river into the ranges and the buildings stop pretending they're in a suburb. Around 1,500 people live in the houses clinging to the gorge walls above the river, with views that are either spectacular or vertiginous depending on your relationship with heights, and a commute to town that follows one of the most dramatic river canyons in the South Island.

The Shotover River is the suburb's defining feature and its primary industry: jetboats have been hammering the canyon at improbable speeds since the 1960s, and Shotover Jet's operation just below the settlement has introduced several million visitors to the concept of centimetres-from-rock navigation at 85 km/h. The river also runs the rafting industry for those who prefer their adrenaline at a wetter pace.

The Coronet Peak ski area road branches from here, making Arthurs Point the valley's morning traffic bottleneck in winter, while the historic Edith Cavell Bridge downstream carries the pedestrians who've found the gorge walk from town.

Arthurs Point School is the community's own primary, small and bush-backed, with Queenstown's secondary options down the gorge road. The river doesn't stop. Neither does the traffic, really.

Is Arthurs Point a good place to live?

Arthurs Point is home to roughly 1,353 people across 19.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Arthurs Point scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 79% green space.

Schools: Arthurs Point 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 $2.17M, and weekly rent typically sits around $624.

Lifestyle: Arthurs Point has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Arthurs Point 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
Amenities48
Schools77
Housing Affordability17
Green space100
Community89
Transport19

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $2.17M
Median Weekly Rent: $624/wk
Median HH Income: $155K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +19.9%
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 Arthurs Point?: Arthurs Point is in the Shotover River gorge, around 6 km northwest of Queenstown, on the road toward Coronet Peak and Skippers Canyon, where the gorge narrows between the ranges.
What is Shotover Jet?: Shotover Jet runs jetboats through the Shotover River canyon from Arthurs Point, one of New Zealand's most famous adventure tourism operations, reaching 85 km/h with 360-degree spins a few centimetres from the rock walls.
Is Arthurs Point good to live in?: Arthurs Point offers dramatic gorge scenery, a community feel distinct from Queenstown's tourist core, and quick access to the ski fields, though housing is expensive and the road can be chaotic in ski season.
What schools are in Arthurs Point?: Arthurs Point School is the local state primary, small and well-regarded. Secondary students attend Wakatipu High School in Queenstown.
How do I get from Queenstown to Arthurs Point?: By car, around 10 minutes via Gorge Road, following the Shotover River north. No regular public bus; the road is shared with jetboat and ski shuttle traffic in season.
Which schools are in zone for Arthurs Point?: Children living in Arthurs Point are in zone for Queenstown Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
How do I check my school zone in Arthurs Point?: 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.

Arthurs Point Weather

Current conditions: 0.2°C, broken clouds

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	18.44	8.08	2.39	11.64
☀️ Feb	16.54	7.1	3.96	10.73
🍂 Mar	14.47	5.04	3.22	9.69
🍂 Apr	11.97	2.72	4.04	8.2
🍂 May	7.94	0.48	3.24	6.09
❄️ Jun	3.15	-2.96	3.35	5.23
❄️ Jul	2.33	-4.17	3.31	4.9
❄️ Aug	3.97	-3.96	4.35	7.12
🌸 Sep	7.21	-1.98	7.43	7.74
🌸 Oct	9.92	-0.4	5.33	9.29
🌸 Nov	13.18	3.07	3.5	10.61
☀️ Dec	16.53	6.91	3.36	11.73

Est. Median Value: $2.17M
Median Weekly Rent: $624/wk
Safety Score: 97/100
Green Space: 79%
Current Weather: 0.2°C
Median Age: 35 yrs

Living in Arthurs Point

Arthurs Point School is the community's own primary, small and bush-backed, with Queenstown's secondary options down the gorge road. The river doesn't stop. Neither does the traffic, really.

Is Arthurs Point a good place to live?

Arthurs Point is home to roughly 1,353 people across 19.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Arthurs Point scores 62 out of 100, with a safety score of 97/100 and 79% green space.

Schools: Arthurs Point 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 $2.17M, and weekly rent typically sits around $624.

Lifestyle: Arthurs Point has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 0.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Arthurs Point 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.

Map

Livability Breakdown

Safety97
Amenities48
Schools77
Housing Affordability17
Green space100
Community89
Transport19

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $2.17M
Median Weekly Rent: $624/wk
Median HH Income: $155K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +19.9%
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.

Nearby Suburbs

Browse all suburbs in Queenstown-Lakes District →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arthurs Point?: Arthurs Point is in the Shotover River gorge, around 6 km northwest of Queenstown, on the road toward Coronet Peak and Skippers Canyon, where the gorge narrows between the ranges.
What is Shotover Jet?: Shotover Jet runs jetboats through the Shotover River canyon from Arthurs Point, one of New Zealand's most famous adventure tourism operations, reaching 85 km/h with 360-degree spins a few centimetres from the rock walls.
Is Arthurs Point good to live in?: Arthurs Point offers dramatic gorge scenery, a community feel distinct from Queenstown's tourist core, and quick access to the ski fields, though housing is expensive and the road can be chaotic in ski season.
What schools are in Arthurs Point?: Arthurs Point School is the local state primary, small and well-regarded. Secondary students attend Wakatipu High School in Queenstown.
How do I get from Queenstown to Arthurs Point?: By car, around 10 minutes via Gorge Road, following the Shotover River north. No regular public bus; the road is shared with jetboat and ski shuttle traffic in season.
Which schools are in zone for Arthurs Point?: Children living in Arthurs Point are in zone for Queenstown Primary School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
How do I check my school zone in Arthurs Point?: 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.

Arthurs Point Weather

Current conditions: 0.2°C, broken clouds

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	18.44	8.08	2.39	11.64
☀️ Feb	16.54	7.1	3.96	10.73
🍂 Mar	14.47	5.04	3.22	9.69
🍂 Apr	11.97	2.72	4.04	8.2
🍂 May	7.94	0.48	3.24	6.09
❄️ Jun	3.15	-2.96	3.35	5.23
❄️ Jul	2.33	-4.17	3.31	4.9
❄️ Aug	3.97	-3.96	4.35	7.12
🌸 Sep	7.21	-1.98	7.43	7.74
🌸 Oct	9.92	-0.4	5.33	9.29
🌸 Nov	13.18	3.07	3.5	10.61
☀️ Dec	16.53	6.91	3.36	11.73

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Rakau

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Cargo Brewery

The General Kitchen & Bar

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Canyon Brewing

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