# Old Cromwell Town

> A heritage precinct of restored gold-rush buildings on the shore of Lake Dunstan, saved when the Clyde Dam flooded the original town centre.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-old-cromwell-town/

A heritage precinct of restored gold-rush buildings on the shore of Lake Dunstan, saved when the Clyde Dam flooded the original town centre. Craft shops and cafés occupy the buildings, and a walking track follows the lake. Free to explore.

- **Nearest town:** Cromwell, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -45.0395, 169.2010

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Crown Range and Lake Wānaka to Cromwell](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-wanaka-crown-range/)

## Nearby

- [The Big Fruit, Cromwell](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-cromwell-big-fruit/) – 1 km
- [Clyde Dam](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-clyde-dam/) – 19 km
- [Clyde Historic Precinct](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-clyde-historic-precinct/) – 19 km
- [Gibbston Valley Winery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-gibbston-valley-winery/) – 19 km

## FAQs

### Where is Old Cromwell Town?

Old Cromwell Town is in Cromwell, New Zealand, at GPS -45.0395, 169.2010.

### Which road trips pass Old Cromwell Town?

Old Cromwell Town is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crown Range and Lake Wānaka to Cromwell.

### What is there to see near Old Cromwell Town?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Big Fruit, Cromwell (1 km), Clyde Dam (19 km), Clyde Historic Precinct (19 km) and Gibbston Valley Winery (19 km).

### When is the best time to visit Old Cromwell Town?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)