BROOK SABIN
The fast-growing town of Cromwell has mountains, a stunning lake, vineyards, cherry picking and loads of adventure activities. It s just missing the crowds.
I m surrounded by mountains – on the edge of a stunning lake – and find myself in close proximity to ski fields, loads of great food, luxury accommodation, wineries and adventure activities. It sounds like I could be in Queenstown or Wānaka – but I m in a little town that is exploding in popularity: Cromwell.
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Cromwell sits on the edge of Lake Dunstan. Before Covid-19, there was bubbling resentment that Queenstown and even Wānaka had got too busy, and many longed for simpler times. Well, I may have found it in Cromwell – here are seven reasons I think it s New Zealand’s next big mountain town.
Mike Yardley: Summer Gold in Cromwell
Mike Yardley: Summer Gold in Cromwell Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 12:33PM
Awakening to the first glint of sunrise over Lake Dunstan and the sound of gently lapping water around my boatshed-style villa, is my idea of idyllic summer holiday bliss. Strung around the shoreline of Lake Dunstan at Pisa Moorings, Heritage Collection Lake Resort Cromwell is a head-turning boutique property, perfectly proportioned with a purpose-built marina. Hugging the lake’s edge, the elegant over-water villas are architecturally designed with a striking boatshed theme that breath easily with the lustrous setting. Light and shadow playfully bathe the spectacular, bronzed landscape where chiselled hillsides frame Lake Dunstan’s revitalising, blue splendour. The resort features its own waterway access to the lake, with moorings available by the accommodation, if you’re floating in! If you’re sizing up a blissed-out romantic escape, a one bedroom spa