About Speargrass, Arrowtown, and Queenstown
Welcome To Speargrass Venue!
Speargrass farm is a private residence. It is a 16-acres farm located close to Arrowtown (5 kms) and about 15 kms from Queenstown. The farm has a tree house, a small mud house, a hilltop cabin and a sleepout. Additionally, the area features an orchard, two ponds, and a rock face adorned with the silhouettes of the landmarks of 100 countries (Window to the World). There is ample room for campers during the duration of the conference. Basic toilet facilities will be provided to campers and delegates to the conference.
Arrowtown
Arrowtown is built on the banks of the Arrow River, once a rich source of gold. In 1862, thousands of miners from around the world flocked to Arrowtown to make their fortune. The miners moved on, but their legacy has become a treasure in its own right. Arrowtown is recognised as Tohu Whenua – a place that has shaped our nation and one of New Zealand's best heritage experiences. The Lakes District Museum on the main street is your first stop to explore Arrowtown history and also the town's information centre. Stroll down to the Chinese Village for a glimpse into life for early miners, then try your hand at gold panning.
For more information about Arrowtown and sightseeing tours in this fantastic place, please view below websites:
https://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/plan/surrounding-region/arrowtown/
Queenstown
Queenstown (Māori: Tāhuna)[3] is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is the seat and largest town in the Queenstown-Lakes District. The town is on the northwestern edge of Lake Wakatipu, a long, thin, S-shaped lake formed by glacial processes, and has views of nearby mountains such as The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak and, just above the town, Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill. Queenstown is known for its tourism businesses (Wikipedia), especially adventure and ski tourism. For more information about Queenstown and sightseeing tours in this fantastic place, please view below websites: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g255122-Queenstown_Otago_Region_South_Island.html
How to Get to Queenstown?
By Air:
If you fly into Auckland (AKL) or Christchurch (CHC) airport, then take a domestic flight to Queenstown (ZQN) airport.
If flying from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane, then fly straight into Queenstown (ZQN) Airport
Please check with your travel agent for the arriving airport in New Zealand.
From Queenstown Airport
Upon arriving in Queenstown Airport, hire a car to drive to your hotel. You also need a car to travel to the conference venue and sightseeing around Queenstown, Arrowtown and the rest of the South Island of New Zealand. There are taxis, and Uber services available.
Accommodations in Queenstown and Arrowtown
There are many international hotels in Queenstown. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Just google “queenstown accommodation”
Note: there is a limited number of hotel accommodations in Arrowtown. Arrowtown is about 5 kms from Speargrass.