Dunedin & Otago - New Zealand - page 1049

Central Otago Motorcycle Hire TOUR
( 03-445 4487; www.comotorcyclehire.co.nz ; 271 Bannockburn Rd; per day from $185) The
sinuous and hilly roads of Central Otago are perfect for negotiating on two wheels. This
crew hires bikes and advises on improbably scenic routes. They also offer guided Gravel
'n' Gold trail-bike tours (from $195) and extended road tours (from $575).
Bannockburn Historic
Goldfields Tours WALKING TOUR
( 03-445 1559; www.bannockburngold.co.nz ; per person $15-29) Informative tours exploring
Bannockburn's gold-mining heritage.
Sleeping
Cromwell Top 10 HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-445 0164; www.cromwellholidaypark.co.nz ; 1 Alpha St; sites $40-42, units with/without
bathroom $105/75; ) The size of a small European nation and packed with cabins
and self-contained units of various descriptions, all set in tree-lined grounds.
Burn Cottage Retreat RENTAL HOUSE $$$
( 03-445 3050; www.burncottageretreat.co.nz ; 168 Burn Cottage Rd; d $195-200; ) Set
amongst walnut trees and gardens 3km northwest of Cromwell, Burn Cottage has three
luxury self-contained cottages with classy decor, spacious kitchens and modern bath-
rooms. Bed-and-breakfast accommodation is available in the main house.
Carrick Lodge MOTEL $$$
( 03-445 4519; www.carricklodge.co.nz ; 10 Barry Ave; d $135-160; ) One of Cromwell's
more stylish motels, Carrick's spacious, modern units are just a short stroll from the main
shopping complex. Executive units have spa baths and views over the golf course.
Eating & Drinking
Grain & Seed Café CAFE $
(Melmore Tce; meals $10-14; 9am-4pm) Set in a beautiful stone building that was once
Jolly's Grain Store, this cute cafe serves up big, delicious, inexpensive meals. Grab an
outside table beside the lake.