Arrowtown - 150 Years of GoldIn 1862 gold was discovered in the Arrow River, and 150 years on the town is celebrating the miners that braved the cold in search of gold nuggets. The Arrowtown 150 Years of Gold celebrations take place 19-22OCT and among the highlights: .. Guided walks around the town by the Historical Society .. Unveiling of a plaque marking the sport where gold was first found .. 100-stall Market Day with music from the NZ Army Band .. 1862 Gold Rush Re-enactment with a cast of 200, including live stage show of horses, wagons, Chinese miners, gold panners, dancing girls and a saloon .. Chinese celebrations with firecrackers, dragon and lion dancers, plus re-enactments at Arrowtown's Chinese Village .. Vintage vehicle parade and display .. Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust New Zealand Gold Panning Championships .. A tag along 4WD tour to Macetown with Southern Explorer and DoC Accommodation is near at hand at Pounamu Apartments www.pounamuapartments.co.nz
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