Cromwell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cromwell

With a population of 5.160, Cromwell is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cromwell deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Cromwell

When to visit Cromwell

Cromwell in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cromwell in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cromwell in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Cromwell, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Cromwell

Plane

Although Cromwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 36 km from Cromwell. The shortest flight to Cromwell from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Cromwell is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 42 km from Cromwell. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Cromwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 36 km from Cromwell. The shortest flight to Cromwell from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Cromwell is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 42 km from Cromwell. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Cromwell

Airlines serving Cromwell

British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,440 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (55 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (873 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,604 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cromwell

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cromwell

Most booked hotels in Cromwell

Cromwell Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$135+
Harvest Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$239+

Hiring a car in Cromwell

Expect to pay $2.71 per litre in Cromwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.44 and $43.25.

Expect to pay $2.71 per litre in Cromwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.44 and $43.25.