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Situated on the 45th parallel, Cromwell is a growing town with a surprising variety of activities available for visitors. The dry desert-like climate brings high temperatures in summer with low humidity. In winter a crisp white frost ensures a brilliantly sunny day in which to enjoy a round of golf on a course maintained to a consistently high standard. Cromwell's unique micro-climate means that the sky is often clear and the course open for play when others in the area are closed. A spectacular 45 minutes drive east from Queenstown, via the Kawarau Gorge and 40 minutes south of Wanaka, Cromwell is the ideal hub for a golfing tour of Central Otago. With six championship courses, including Millbrook Resort, within 45 minutes drive, Cromwell is the centre of golf in the Central Otago/ Southern Lakes area. Fact File • Cromwell is in the heart of Central Otago • Cromwell is the farthest town from the sea in New Zealand • It is 220 metres above sea level with an average of 2200 hours of sunshine per year • Summer temperatures can climb beyond 35 deg C but average in the high 20's • The average annual rainfall is 400mm (16 inches) • Cromwell is situated on the shores of Lake Dunstan, which provides extensive recreational opportunities • Cromwell is the centre of New Zealand's fastest-growing wine region, producing internationally acclaimed Pinot Noir • Cromwell is historically the centre of the Central Otago fruit Industry • The area is steeped in gold mining history surrounded by the Bannockburn, Carrick, Kawarau, Dunstan and Bendigo gold fields |
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