Arrowtown Riverside Reserves Draft Concept Development Plan

How would you like to use and enjoy Arrowtown Riverside Reserves?

We’re keen to hear your feedback on a draft concept development plan for Arrowtown Riverside Reserves, a network of public community reserves that line the Haehaenui Arrow River.

Read through the draft concept plan and let us know your thoughts using the feedback form at the bottom of the page.

This engagement will open for public feedback from the 18 August 2025.

Background and vision

The Arrowtown Riverside Reserves are a group of community reserves that span 20.5 hectares and are a popular destination for locals and visitors to the district. They’re well-loved for walking and cycling trails, heritage features, skatepark and pump track facilities, backcountry 4WD and horse-riding access.

The draft plan focuses on improving the connectivity between the reserves and the waterways and creating opportunities for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles to enjoy shared spaces. It also aims to enhance how the reserves are used by providing informal recreation areas to cater for all ages and abilities. The plan supports biodiversity with restoration planting and looks to protect heritage values and improve parking and access.

We’re now seeking feedback from the community before finalising the plan.

Get involved and have your say

Once you’ve reviewed the concept plan, please complete the online form below. Let us know what you like or if you think anything is missing.

>> Take a look at the Arrowtown Riverside Reserves Draft Concept Development Plan

Feedback closes on Sunday 21 September 2025

Opportunities to find out more

All are welcome to come along to a drop-in session to chat with the Parks team about your ideas, to ask questions or to share feedback.

When: Tuesday 26 August between 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Where: Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

Concept Plan Map of Arrowtown Riverside Reserves (click on map to view larger version)

What happens next?

Once public engagement closes, we’ll collate and review the feedback and make further changes to the concept plan based on the information we receive. It will then be presented to Community & Services Committee to consider recommending the plan to Full Council for adoption.

The implementation of the plan will likely involve a staged approach (so will not happen all at once and will depend on available funding) but having a clear vision in place will ensure a cohesive way forward.

Got a question?

If you have a question, please submit it on the form below and we'll get it answered as soon as possible. All questions and answers will be published for everyone to see.