Arthurs Point, New Zealand
Otago · New Zealand
Arthurs Point is a small town in Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,260. Elevation: 1,191 ft (363 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Arthurs Point
Arthurs Point is a suburb of Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand.
It is situated near Queenstown Hill and Bowen Peak and is not far from central Queenstown. Another distinctive aspect for the area is that the Shotover Jet company operates jetboats on the Shotover River which passes under the Edith Cavell Bridge.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,260 |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | -44.9833°, 168.6667° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
| Country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| State / Province | Otago |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,405 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.8 inches (22 cm) |
About Arthurs Point
Arthurs Point is a small town in New Zealand (Otago) with a population of 1,260. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet (363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 33°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below New Zealand avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 33°F (1°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9833°S, 168.6667°E |
| Timezone | Pacific/Auckland |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUTH ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 120 km |
| 2002 | ALBERT TOWN | Meteorological | - | - | 53 km |
| 1987 | DEEP COVE | Meteorological | - | - | 130 km |
| 1886 | JACKSON BAY, SOUTH ISLAND | Meteorological | - | - | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 33°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Arthurs Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in July to 57°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (3.2").
Radio Stations near Arthurs Point
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oamaru Heritage Radio | alternative, canterbury | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio one 91 fm | eclectic | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arthurs Point
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowtown Gaol | ||||
| Lakes District Museum |
Libraries in Arthurs Point
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Frankton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Queenstown Lakes District Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arthurs Point
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Market | |||||
| Remarkables Market |
Hotels in Arthurs Point
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arthurs Point
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arthurs Point
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Arthurs Point
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arthurs Point
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Brewing |
Ski Resorts Near Arthurs Point
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Remarkables Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Coronet Peak Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Farm | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Invincible Snowfields | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Treble Cone Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Arthurs Point
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | Large Airport |
| Alexandra Aerodrome | ALR | Medium Airport |
| Wanaka Airport | WKA | Medium Airport |
| Big Bay Beach Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cromwell Racecourse Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cromwell/Louburn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dingleburn Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glenorchy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hawea Downs | - | Small Airport |
| Hollyford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hollyford River Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Martins Bay Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Milford Sound Airport | MFN | Small Airport |
| Roxburgh Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Arthurs Point
32 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Arthurs Point.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bowmar Falls | Height: 55.0 |
| Bridal Veil Falls | Height: 57.0 |
| Camp Oven Falls | |
| Christie Falls | |
| De Lambert Falls | Height: 59.0 |
| Double Barrel Falls | |
| Earland Falls | Height: 174.0 |
| Fairy Falls | |
| Falls Creek Waterfall | |
| Flower Fall | Height: 76.0 |
| Fords Fall | Height: 10.0 |
| Four Sisters | |
| Giant Gate Falls | |
| Gilkison Falls | |
| Hidden Falls | Height: 31.0 |
| Hineteawa / Bowen Falls | Height: 162.0 |
| Hoani Falls | |
| Humboldt Falls | Height: 275.0 |
| Leader Falls | |
| Lennox Falls | Height: 175.0 |
| Little Homer Falls | Height: 60.0 |
| Lyttle Falls | Height: 122.0 |
| Mackay Falls | |
| Marian Cascade | |
| McKenzie Falls | Height: 53.0 |
| Melita Falls | |
| Olivine Falls | Height: 71.0 |
| Routeburn Falls | Height: 176.0 |
| The Chasm | |
| Turner Falls | Height: 265.0 |
| Waimānu / Stirling Falls | Height: 151.0 |
| Wairereata Falls | Height: 25.0 |
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Arthurs Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 33°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.
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