Bed & Breakfast - Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand

Activities

Cromwell in Central Otago is a great place from which to explore the surrounding area.

Below are a list of activities that we recommend.

Goldfields Jets

Goldfields Jets (www.goldfieldsjet.co.nz)

Goldfields Jet has been operating within the Kawarau Gorge since 1991. Since then, the company has safely carried thousands of people on one of New Zealand's most spectacular high volume rivers. This is one spectacular Jet boat ride on the mighty Kawarau River through the heart of one of New Zealand's most historic gold mining regions. Our specifically designed jet boats and highly trained drivers will take you on an unforgettable 40-minute ride through the Kawarau Gorge.

Clutha River Cruises

Clutha River Cruises (www.clutharivercruises.co.nz)

Clutha River Cruises is the only licensed operator providing fully guided and catered tours on lakes Roxburgh & Dunstan in Central Otago, New Zealand.

The Big Picture

The Big Picture (www.bigpicturewine.com)

Welcome to THE BIG PICTURE......
An essential Wine Adventure and a little more...
A concept designed expressly for you to 
UNWRAP YOUR SENSES so that you can 
fully understand the whole wine region in a 
30minute time frame.
As Bob Campbell (master of wine) wrote... 
“The most exciting and innovative winetasting of your life.”

Cromwell Golf Club

Cromwell Golf Club (www.cromwellgolf.co.nz)

Cromwell’s golf course is further from the sea than any other in New Zealand but is built on genuine 'links' style terrain. The irrigated fairways are gently undulating, while plantings of marram grass penalise stray shots.

Travel Collective

Travel Collective (www.travelcollectivegroup.com)

Classic Wine Tour (5 hours): from $125 per person, including tastings, lunch, the Big Picture Wine Experience and sightseeing. Departs from Cromwell. 
Afternoon Wine Tour (3 hours): from $70.00 per person including tastings, sightseeing and afternoon tea. Departs from Cromwell.

Briardell Nursery and Lavender Farm

Briardell Nursery and Lavender Farm (www.nzsouth.co.nz/briardell)

An Aromatic Central Otago Garden.
Informal rooms enclosed by trees, clipped hedging and stone walls within a historic setting. Included in the garden is a retail nursery, lavender farm and an old stone building which sells fragrant lavender products. 
Briar Dell is endorsed as a Garden of Natural Significance by NZ 
Gardens Trust.

Trail Journeys

Trail Journeys (www.trailjourneys.co.nz)

Trail Journeys has been built up around the very popular Otago Central Rail Trail offering bike hire, complete guided packages, personal railtrail itineraries and transport associated with the railtrail. We can book your accommodation for no extra cost to you, have your bags moved each day and finally bring you back to your starting point once you've finished your adventure!

The Otago Central Rail Trail is a year-round recreational facility, designed for mountain bikers, walkers and horse riders (in parts). It is a public reserve and can be walked or ridden in either direction.

Walks & Trails

For information on Walks & Trails please visit www.wonderwalkers.co.nz

  • Vineyards and Wineries
  • Golfing
  • Walks
  • Trout fishing
  • Jet boating
  • Cruises
  • Arts and crafts
  • Historic points of interest
  • Scenic drives
  • Mountain biking