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Town in Otago, New Zealand
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Cromwell, originally known as "The Junction", is a town in central Otago, New Zealand. It sits right at the confluence of the Clutha and Kawarau Rivers, on the South Island. The settlement expanded rapidly after 1862, when news went out that gold was discovered nearby. It's surrounded by rather picturesque landscapes, in which both rivers have cut beautiful gorges. It's also known for its vineyards.
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State Highways 6 and 8 are the main roads in and out, with the first connecting to Wanaka and Queenstown, while the latter connects north and south to the Lindis Pass and Alexandra.
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