Regional Highlights

Unforgettable Sights

Jackson’s Lookout Gaze out over the lake at the original site of Cromwell Town. Maniototo Plain Natural light reflects off the velvet folds of magnificent mountains onto valleys, rocky tors and sprawling plains.

Adrenaline Rush

Goldfields Jet An unforgettable 40-minute ride. High country 4WD adventure Explore the rugged Central Otago landscape. 

Rest & Relax

Curling Grace the ice in an age-old Scottish sporting tradition. Orchard tours Let the juice run down your chin as you sample the sun-ripened apricots, nectarines, cherries, apples and peaches that have earned Cromwell the title of ‘fruit bowl of the south’.

Luxury

Rocky Range Bed & Breakfast French Provincial-style lodge set on 100 acres of wild thyme and rock formations.

Culture

Retrace the gold rush Explore the Alexandra and Cromwell Museums, then strike out along the Goldfields Heritage Trail or on a self-guided tour of Alexandra and Clyde historic sites. Gilchrist’s Oturehua Store This famous general store has been trading since 1902.

Natural New Zealand

Otago Central Rail Trail Walk, cycle or horse ride past farmland, spectacular gorges and magnificent mountains.

On a Budget

Old Cromwell Town Overlooking Lake Dunstan, the old buildings and stables of Old Cromwell Historic Precinct are today alive with artists at work.

Exclusive Dining

Taste Naseby Specialising in cuisine that captures the spirit of New Zealand using quality products.

Casual Dining

The Packing Shed Gallery & Café Delicious artistically presented fresh food with regional and international wines.

Café

Shaky Bridge Vineyard Café Across the historic suspension walking bridge and under the big clock on the hill is this café, bar and restaurant.

Stylish Bar

Feast Bar & Dining Relax in the ambience of a bar created with the schist rock of Central Otago and offering a menu of local wines and food.

Cosy Pub

The Royal Hotel The historic Goldfields Coaching Inn (1863) is full of character.

Culinary Experience

Wooing Tree Vineyard Award-winning  vineyard specialising in Pinot Noir, Rosé, Blondie and Chardonnay.

Shop or Gallery

The Extraordinary Art of Alan Waters Highly stylised, stunning abstract and contemporary works by an internationally recognised Central Otago artist.

Did You Know?

The electric clock on the rocky hill above Alexandra is the only one of its kind in the world. Its cantilevered arms tell the time come rain, wind or shine!