Gin Fest Arrowtown
A one-day spirits festival with New Zealand gin, whisky, rum and vodka makers, food vendors and live music.
- when
- 6 February 2027
- where
- Arrowtown
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Food and wine
From Gin Fest Arrowtown, ticket info, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Saturday, 6 February 2027 |
| Where | Arrowtown (the site does not name the venue) |
| Cost | General admission $65, $70 and $75 by release plus booking fee; earlier early-bird tickets from $55; VIP from $199 plus booking fee |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Organiser | Gin Fest Arrowtown (NZ Gin, Whisky, Rum & Vodka Festival) (opens in a new tab) |
What it changes in town
Arrowtown is busy on the Waitangi weekend Saturday.
Getting there
Arrowtown is 21 km from central Queenstown, about 25 min by car (SH6 to Lake Hayes, then Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road; or Malaghans Road). Without a car: Orbus Route 4 direct, or Route 1 then Route 2 via Frankton Hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: Arrowtown by bus. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Around the same time
- Ford Trophy cricket: Otago Volts v Northern DistrictsWednesday, 3 February 2027 · Sir John Davies Oval, Queenstown Events Centre, Frankton
- The ValleySunday, 7 February 2027 · Gibbston (organiser site names no venue; Destination Queenstown lists The Church cellar door)
- NZ House & Garden Tours: QueenstownFri, 12 Feb to Sat, 13 Feb 2027 · Tour hub: Arrowtown Community Centre, 12 Centennial Avenue, Arrowtown; homes in Queenstown and Arrowtown
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Source: Gin Fest Arrowtown, ticket info, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.