Cromwell Gorge
The Cromwell Gorge is a steep gorge cut by the former Clutha River in the Central Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. It winds 19 km between the Dunstan and Cairnmuir Mountains, linking the townships of Cromwell and Clyde.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Clyde.
Clyde
Town
Clyde, formerly Dunstan, is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,200 in June 2025. It is located on the Clutha River, between Cromwell and Alexandra. Clyde is situated 8 km south of Cromwell Gorge.
Cromwell Gorge
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 196 metres
- Description: canyon in New Zealand
- Categories: canyon and landform
- Location: Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-45.11553° or 45° 6′ 56″ south
Longitude
169.3089° or 169° 18′ 32″ east
Elevation
196 metres (643 feet)
Open location code
4V6FV8M5+QH
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=valley
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Satellite Map
Discover Cromwell Gorge from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to German—“Cromwell Gorge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Cromwell Gorge”
- Dutch: “Cromwell Gorge”
- French: “Cromwell Gorge”
- German: “Cromwell Gorge”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hydes Spur and Jackson Buttress.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Champagne Gully Freedom Camping and Cairnmuir Hill.
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