Chinese Village, Arrowtown, New Zealand
Arrowtown’s 1862 gold rush attracted hopefuls from all over the world. Many of the Chinese miners came from the Guangdong province in Southern China and settled along the banks of the Arrow River. Though they attracted their fair share of xenophobia, the miners endured until the gold petered out. Most
Postmaster’s House, Arrowtown, New Zealand
Now a picturesque restaurant, the Postmaster’s House has seen a number of reincarnations. Like many wooden buildings of the period, the original Postmaster’s House burned down and this charming phoenix was built in 1907.
Catholic Church, Garston, New Zealand 1
Perched on the rise above the main road, the Church of St Thomas the Apostle was blessed and opened for worship on June 7th, 1903. The designer was Francis William Petre, a firm believer in the resurrection of the Gothic style. Petre is better known for his showcase projects—St. Joseph’s Cathedral in
Bottle House, Waikaia, New Zealand
Modelled on the Australian green ginger beer bottle, Waikaia’s Bottle House stands next door to its museum. 20,000 empty wine bottles went into its construction. The first version crumbled, but the second version stands—completed after the builder fell in love with a local and disappeared. The museum is chock-a-block with
