Cromwell Travel Guide
Cromwell accommodation, Cromwell activities and attractions, Cromwell maps, transportation to and around Cromwell - the Jasons Cromwell Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Cromwell.
Located on the shores of Lake Dunstan, Cromwell was the heart of the gold prospecting areas of Clutha, Shotover, Nevis and Cardrona valleys during the gold-rush days of the mid to late 1800s. Today, that fascinating history can be seen at the nearby goldmining sites of Bannockburn, Bendigo and the Kawarau. By the early 1920s, an irrigation scheme turned Cromwell into a major fruit growing region, leading to its reputation as the Fruit Bowl of the South. Grapes are also grown now, and the district’s wineries are producing some quality wines.
Cromwell underwent major transformation in the 1980s when the Clyde Dam power station and Lake Dunstan were constructed. Parts of the old town were flooded and the town centre was relocated. Some of Cromwell's historic buildings were reconstructed and can be explored at Old Cromwell Town. The town provides a full range of water-based sports and is close to the region's ski areas.
Cromwell has
campgrounds and holiday parks catering to the needs of travellers enjoying a New Zealand camping holiday. Whether you're looking for a campsite to pitch your tent; a cabin; or a caravan park for your campervan / RV you'll find the widest choice here.
Geographic Location
Located at the junction of Clutha and Kawerau Rivers, 64km east of
Queenstown
Population
2700
Climate
Mediterranean
Summer average: 15-35°C
Winter average:
6-15°C
Average rainfall
300mm/year
