Top Things to do in Cromwell
Top Restaurants in Cromwell
- 1. Carrick Winery & Restaurant
- 2. Lazy Dog
- 3. The Winery Restaurant at Mt Difficulty
- 4. Cromwell Brew House
- 5. Nichols Garden Cafe
- 6. Bannockburn Hotel - Wine Country Restaurant and Bar
- 7. Armando's Kitchen
- 8. Wild Earth Outdoor Kitchen & Cellar Door
- 9. Tarras Country Coffee Shop
- 10. Thai Crom Restaurant
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What to do and see in Cromwell, South Island: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Cromwell, New Zealand including Felton Road Wines, Alan Waters Art Gallery, marie velenski, Domain Road Vineyard, Scott Base Vineyard - Space at the Base, Te Kano Estate, Domaine Thomson Wines Cellar Door, Central Otago, Lindis Pass, Quartz Reef Wines Cellar Door.
Restaurants in Cromwell
1. Felton Road Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
One of the rising stars in the world of pinot noir.
Reviewed By 307laurela - Auckland, New Zealand
This was a great experience with friends and I’m so happy I got too along. Wonderful tour and amazing wines. This is really my favourite cellar door experience in the region.
2. Alan Waters Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By darrrling - Mooloolaba, Australia
I was delighted to have found Alan's gallery today. He welcomed me into his place and guided me though his amazing art. Art that is created with his whimsical style, and astonishingly all water colour (you wouldn't guess with some of it). I adored meeting this wonderful soul and hope one day to purchase a piece of his art. It is the type of art that you look at with such fondness and awe.
3. marie velenski
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Artwork. Fused glass, wire and jewellery housed in an historic stone building in the bakehouse courtyard surrounded by shops, cafes and galleries overlooking Lake Dunstan.
Reviewed By AJat87 - Cromwell, New Zealand
This quaint jewellery shop in Old Cromwell precinct is a treasure trove of stunning works of art. Cleverly displayed floral wire works, fine handmade earrings and necklaces, recycled fine china, and Marie’s quirky handmade cards and glass ‘stories’ will easily encourage you to reach for your wallet. You won’t be disappointed
4. Domain Road Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
We are an artisan winery making a selection of highly awarded wines. Our cellar door usually has all our wines available for free tasting.
Reviewed By TravellingTurtles - Cromwell, New Zealand
I really enjoyed the visit to this winery. We were taking care of by a very knowledgeable staff member who spoke confidently about the wines. Great view and they have an outdoor and indoor space to accommodate visitors We came away with a bottle so we obviously enjoyed the wine!
5. Scott Base Vineyard - Space at the Base
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Space at the Base Tasting Room is a cosy and relaxed venue to enjoy the award-winning estate wines from Scott Base Vineyard and Allan Scott's Marlborough vineyards. For beer lovers, we offer a full selection of Moa Craft Beers. Visit with friends and family and enjoy our all day menu with platters and gourmet sandwiches. We have a sandpit and play area for children and wonderful views of Cromwell.
Reviewed By h0lidaysun - Sydney, Australia
What an enjoyable, relaxed and wonderful experience, sitting in the afternoon sun drinking lovely wine, eating a wonderful cheese plate, and enjoying great company. Being form Wanaka we have driven past this winery many times and never stopped to have a look at it as it is hidden from the road-well that was a mistake-this is now one of our go to wineries in Cromwell. The service staff are efficent, friendly and accommodating and should be commended on their customer service skills. Thanks for a lovely afternoon-see you soon!
6. Te Kano Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Hidden in our Eliza Vineyard on Felton Road, our Cellar Door is cantilevered out into the landscape, gifting us dramatic views of the Kawarau River, Cromwell Basin and the mountains beyond. Our guests can enjoy beautiful new perspectives of our Central Otago environment while tasting wines that come from this incredible place. (Close on 25th, 26th December 2020 and 1st and 2rd January 2021)
Reviewed By GeraldLeon24 - Queenstown, New Zealand
The cellar door has an amazing view and Coco conducted a friendly and dedicated tasting. Wines are absolutely recommended.
7. Domaine Thomson Wines Cellar Door
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Welcome to one of New Zealand’s newest and most beautiful cellar door's - a quintessential Central Otago experience, with a French twist. We here at Domaine Thomson are all about your enjoyment, comfort and amazing spaces in which you can try incredible wines from our 14 hectare certified organic Pinot Noir vineyard here in Cromwell – and our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy, France.
8. Central Otago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By mgreaney2018 - Wellington, New Zealand
I stayed for a week and the weather fluctuated between very hot and very cold - whatever the weather it is always beautiful. Lots of eateries to choose from and beautiful walking tracks. A good base to visit other places in the area.
9. Lindis Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By WordChristchurch - Christchurch, New Zealand
This is a dramatic, and visually stunning part ofthe South Island in New Zealand. Lovely road. Enjoy it.
10. Quartz Reef Wines Cellar Door
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Quartz Reef farm holistically, with full organic & biodynamic certification. Our aim is to craft engaging wines that tell a story, that capture the extraordinary beauty & energy of our landscape and express this with purity & precision in your glass. Sitting in prime location as the pioneer of Bendigo, our sun-drenched Quartz Reef Estate vineyard is BioGro certified organic and Demeter certified biodynamic. Our grapes are hand-harvested and vinified with a respectful and non-interventive philosophy, combined with the vision of Rudi Bauer to express our sense of place. We produce our Estate Grown Methode Traditionnelle Non-Vintage and Vintage, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. All Quartz Reef wines benefit greatly from Rudi Bauer’s Austrian heritage exploring the many dimensions of the varieties.
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
Arriving to the Quartz Reef winery tasting room might turn you off, since tasting takes place in a small portable building planted in a parking lot. It is surrounded by run down warehouses and there is nothing attractive about it. As a concession to oenology, these is a third of an acre vineyard just a few steps from the tasting room. As you walk in, the diminutive tasting room has room for perhaps 10 people, crowded at that. The small counter offers 4-5 wines to taste. The sparkling wine is actually better than you expect, and the other wines are quite enjoyable. And then, you are served the Pinot Noir, without any pretensions. This is an outstanding wine and among the best Pinots in the Central Otago area. Don't let the surroundings discourage you and enjoy the wine offerings.
