The 8 Best Outdoor Activities in Cromwell, South Island

Richard and Jolanda Foale from Heliview Flights invite you to take to the skies over Central Otago, near Queenstown. 5 reasons we make your holiday awesome * Heliview Flights - a family business with the personal touch; we spend more time with you, making your trip special * Cromwell has the best flying weather in New Zealand, with only 400mm of rain per annum! * Dramatic landscapes, majestic vistas or a stunning sunset all from our luxury 7-seater helicopter * Your pilot Richard has extensive experience (over 30 years) including search & rescue, police, corporate and UK Army AirCorps * Experience Cromwell: an authentic, gentler pace, only a 45 minute drive from bustling Queenstown, NZ's adventure capital Blending a luxury helicopter, personalised service, friendly staff and the stunning Central Otago landscape, family-owned Heliview Flights offers a range of scenic helicopter flights and heli-biking trips (guided and self-ride). From their base at Cromwell Racecourse Airfield, flights take in the majestic vista of the surrounding area and Southern Alps. Note: we used to be in New Plymouth, which old reviews reflect, but it's the same people and helicopter as before, so expect the same high standards, combined with new scenery.

Your experience starts as soon as you arrive in the stunning Kawarau Gorge. Step aboard one of our high-spec purpose built V8 Jet boats and hold on tight for a unforgettable experience through the Kawarau Gorge. Your highly trained driver will navigate the shallow braided waters of the Bannockburn Arm. Power up stream, racing past canyon walls before arriving at the impressive Staircase rapids. The only trip to offer shallow braided water, deep rapids and 360 spins in one adrenaline hit. No need to look anywhere else - Experience the best! Not the rest!

Golden Hills Horse Treks take you for a great ride through Central Otago hill country, with incredible views over Cromwell and Lake Dunstan, the local wineries and fruit orchards and the Mt Pisa range. Riding in small groups we offer a personalised experience matching the pace to your individual riding experience and confidence level.

New Zealand's Premier Snow Bike Freeride Adventure Tours! We are based in Cromwell, Otago, NZ - Snow bike tours: $699 pp - Full Day Tour $599 pp - Half Day Tour $1699 pp - Overnight Expedition (includes 2 days riding, meals and accom) -We help with transport from Frankton / Cromwell -We have rental safety gear to kit you out! -Some motorcycle experience is required.

Great golf is a matter of club selection. The $1M Greg Turner upgrade is now complete and the course looks fantastic, providing an even better golfing challenge. All seasons 18 hole championship inland links course with five tee options and easy walking. Full practice area and professional coaching with PGA Professional Peter Smith. Adjacent to a variety of accommodation and close to the town centre.

Most affordable and safe sight seeing company out of the Highlands Motorsport Park

Goldfields Horse Treks take you for an unforgettable ride through the incredible scenery of the Kawarau Gorge. Step back in time as you ride through the workings of a historic goldfield passing Chinatown, mining tunnels and original machinery of the gold rush era. Riding in a small group we always ensure a personalised trek and match the pace to your individual experience and confidence level.