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.
