Cromwell - What To Do
Where to buy Fruit
Visit the beautiful rose gardens. They also offer the most delicious fresh fruit ice-cream. You can buy all fresh and dried fruit, plus related products.
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Jones Family Fruit Stall
Visit the beautiful rose gardens. They also offer the most delicious fresh fruit ice-cream. You can buy all fresh and dried fruit, plus related products.
Webb's Fruit
25 Luggate-Cromwell RoadFamily owned, beautifully grown fruit. Great value for money.
Where to swim
Specifically the reserve by the Clutha River off of Highway 8B. The River is beautiful and warm and perfect for a hot summer dry day. I would not recommend trying to swim down by the 'lake' area in the historic district as it is muddy and not very pleasant.
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Clutha River
Specifically the reserve by the Clutha River off of Highway 8B. The River is beautiful and warm and perfect for a hot summer dry day. I would not recommend trying to swim down by the 'lake' area in the historic district as it is muddy and not very pleasant.
On a rainy day - something to do with the kids.
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Cromwell Swim Centre
Barry AvenueOn a rainy day - something to do with the kids.
The Historic District
Plenty of history and local shops - check out the ruins of the old Athenaeum Hall and Catholic School. There are 4 churches surrounding our house. One of which is now a cinema. You are welcome to visit inside the Catholic Church and the Prebyterian Church. Take a walk along the track to where the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers meet. There are preserved buildings with creepy manequins, but if you don't mind the static people, you can get a sense of how the town once thrived before the flooding caused by the Clyde Dam project.
On Sundays they have a local farmers market.
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Cromwell Heritage Precinct
Melmore TerracePlenty of history and local shops - check out the ruins of the old Athenaeum Hall and Catholic School. There are 4 churches surrounding our house. One of which is now a cinema. You are welcome to visit inside the Catholic Church and the Prebyterian Church. Take a walk along the track to where the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers meet. There are preserved buildings with creepy manequins, but if you don't mind the static people, you can get a sense of how the town once thrived before the flooding caused by the Clyde Dam project.
On Sundays they have a local farmers market.
Where to have lunch/brunch
This is where all the locals go for lunch. Excellent value - recommend the toasted sandwiches, eggs benedicts, burritos and coffees. Lovely gift shop and if you live close by, beautiful garden centre.
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Nichols Garden Cafe
11 Iles StThis is where all the locals go for lunch. Excellent value - recommend the toasted sandwiches, eggs benedicts, burritos and coffees. Lovely gift shop and if you live close by, beautiful garden centre.
Funky brunch and lunch spot - delicious coffees, cakes, cabinet food, lovely staff, good smoothies, etc. Cozy up on the couch and read the morning paper or do the soduko.
The Kitchen Cromwell
Funky brunch and lunch spot - delicious coffees, cakes, cabinet food, lovely staff, good smoothies, etc. Cozy up on the couch and read the morning paper or do the soduko.
Walk around the corner to the historic district. The setting is stunning. Sit outside by the river or inside and enjoy the scenery. The food is basic Kiwi with an attention to delicious coffee and delicious cakes. I would recommend the roast beef sandwich. Not the place if you're really hungry. Bill (owner) also has a wonderful selection of old photographs to give you a sense of what Cromwell once looked like.
Grain & Seed Cafe
Melmore TerraceWalk around the corner to the historic district. The setting is stunning. Sit outside by the river or inside and enjoy the scenery. The food is basic Kiwi with an attention to delicious coffee and delicious cakes. I would recommend the roast beef sandwich. Not the place if you're really hungry. Bill (owner) also has a wonderful selection of old photographs to give you a sense of what Cromwell once looked like.
Where to go for Dinner
Surprisingly delicious pacific-Mexican food. It's tucked away in the Cromwell Mall, but the food is worth it. Relatively expensive. Recommend the Tacos especially.
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Amigos Mexican Grill Cromwell
50 The MallSurprisingly delicious pacific-Mexican food. It's tucked away in the Cromwell Mall, but the food is worth it. Relatively expensive. Recommend the Tacos especially.
This is delicious Indian food. Nice curries, beautifully prepared. Good feed for a moderate budget. (Temporarily closed due to Covid).
Monsoon Restaurant & Bar
This is delicious Indian food. Nice curries, beautifully prepared. Good feed for a moderate budget. (Temporarily closed due to Covid).
Truly the local favourite. Excellent pub food. Good sized meals. Excellent pizza. Inside or Outside seating. Family restaurant.
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Five Stags Bar & Resturant
6 Barry AveTruly the local favourite. Excellent pub food. Good sized meals. Excellent pizza. Inside or Outside seating. Family restaurant.
If you feel like a bit of a drive, the Bannockburn Hotel is worth visiting. Good food, good sized portions. the Bannockburn 'local'. NOTE: Post-Covid - you must book.
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Bannockburn Hotel - Wine Country Restaurant & Bar
420 Bannockburn RdIf you feel like a bit of a drive, the Bannockburn Hotel is worth visiting. Good food, good sized portions. the Bannockburn 'local'. NOTE: Post-Covid - you must book.
Attractions
Great place for car lovers, or just a great way to spend the day, enjoy their fabulous cafe, and visit the infamous toilets. Go karts for the family, sample a Ferrari or hitch a ride with a Pro. Great museum too.
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Highlands - Experimentá lo excepcional
Sandflat RoadGreat place for car lovers, or just a great way to spend the day, enjoy their fabulous cafe, and visit the infamous toilets. Go karts for the family, sample a Ferrari or hitch a ride with a Pro. Great museum too.
When the temperatures hit 27+ or just for a great time out with the kids - highly recommend. If the weather packs in, you can re-visit when it's nice.
Kiwi Water Park
Lowburn HarbourWhen the temperatures hit 27+ or just for a great time out with the kids - highly recommend. If the weather packs in, you can re-visit when it's nice.
Alternative to the Pub
Fabulous cocktail bar with great atmosphere. Wonderful hosts (Wayne & Sandra) - delicious cocktails, wines, and craft beers. Great hangout, local's secret.
Penny Black Cocktail Bar
Fabulous cocktail bar with great atmosphere. Wonderful hosts (Wayne & Sandra) - delicious cocktails, wines, and craft beers. Great hangout, local's secret.