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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cromwell to see all of its attractions.
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.
Although Cromwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 22 miles from Cromwell. The shortest flight to Cromwell from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.
Another option to get to Cromwell is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 26 miles from Cromwell. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Queenstown.
Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.65 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 $31.76 and $42.34.
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