STAY - EAT - PLAY

Why not wake up to views like this! Cromwell boasts a wealth of good quality accommodation, cafes, restaurants, takeaways and activities for all the family. Stay a while and make your speedway experience even better.

THE GATE CROMWELL - Everything you need in one place

THE GATE CROMWELL - Accommodation, Cafe, Restaurant, Bar and Information

If you're heading to Cromwell for race night and looking for somewhere that has everything in one place, The Gate Cromwell is a great option for visitors.

This unique complex offers accommodation, a café, fully licensed restaurant and bar, the home of Black Panther Pizza, and a Super Liquor outlet — all under one roof.

Their accommodation, The Harvest Hotel, features 47 premium rooms that open out to breathtaking mountain and rural views. Located right next to the Cromwell Golf Club and close to the popular Lake Dunstan Trail, it’s the perfect base for exploring Central Otago.

Guests can enjoy multi-channel TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and plenty of free parking for cars, buses, vans, and even race trailers. Disability access rooms are also available on request.

If you're travelling to Central Motor Speedway, The Gate Cromwell offers comfortable accommodation along with great food and facilities all in one convenient location.

Check out our website for more information and photos www.thegate.nz

Phone: 03 445 1777 (press 1)

Address: 6 Barry Avenue, Cromwell

Email: info@harvesthotel.nz

ASURE CENTRAL GOLD MOTEL - Right in the heart of Cromwell

ASURE CENTRAL GOLD MOTELS - Your Hosts Rebecca & Mike Johnston

If you're travelling to Cromwell for race night and looking for a comfortable place to stay, be sure to check out ASURE Central Gold Motel, proudly hosted by Rebecca and Mike Johnston.

Conveniently located in the heart of Cromwell, the motel is only a short walk to cafés, bars, restaurants, and takeaways. It’s also close to playgrounds, just metres from the local swimming pool, and only minutes from historic Old Cromwell and the popular Lake Dunstan cycle and walking trail.

ASURE Central Gold Motel offers comfortable 4-star plus accommodation, ranging from spacious two-bedroom family apartments that can sleep up to six people, through to well-appointed studio units.

Whether you're travelling as a couple, family, or group of friends heading to the speedway, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy everything Cromwell and Central Otago have to offer.

If you're planning a trip to Central Motor Speedway, consider staying with one of the businesses that proudly supports our speedway community.

Phone: 03 445 4700, or 0800 236 4653
Address: 24 Barry Avenue, Cromwell
Email: info@centralgoldmotel.co.nz
Website: centralgoldmotel.co.nz

Car Parking ✅
Race car parking available ✅	Limited number of spaces
Family friendly ✅
Late check - in + check - out ✅	Just arrange this before you arrive
Guest Laundry ✅
Free Wi-Fi

COLONIAL MANOR

COLONIAL MANOR - Your Host: Cheryl Noah

If you're travelling to Cromwell for race night and looking for a relaxing place to stay, be sure to check out Colonial Manor Motel — one of Central Otago’s best kept accommodation secrets.

Set among beautiful, peaceful gardens, Colonial Manor Motel offers a quiet and comfortable place to unwind after an exciting night at the track. Guests can enjoy free private parking, a sunny terrace, and BBQ facilities, making it the perfect spot to relax with friends and family.

Conveniently located in the heart of Cromwell, the motel is just a short stroll from the town’s shopping and café precinct, and directly across the road from Cromwell’s sporting facilities.

As the hub of Central Otago, Cromwell is the ideal base for visitors, and Colonial Manor Motel puts you right in the centre of it all.

If you're planning a trip to Central Motor Speedway, consider staying with one of the businesses that proudly supports our speedway community.

Phone: 03 445 0184, or 0800 428 648
Address: 14 Barry Avenue, Cromwell
Email: info@colonialmanor.co.nz
Website: www.colonialmanor.co.nz

CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS & MOTELS - Hear the Rumble

CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS - Your Hosts DOUG AND MARG HAY

If you're planning a trip to Cromwell for race night, Central Park Apartments is a fantastic place to stay while exploring everything Central Otago has to offer.

Hosted by Doug and Marg Hay, this 4-star plus accommodation is perfectly located beside Highlands Motorsport Park and just 2km from Cromwell’s vibrant town centre — making it a great base for visitors heading to the speedway.

Whether you're here for race day, wine tasting, or a relaxing lakeside stroll, Central Park Apartments offers comfortable, quality accommodation to suit your stay.

Guests can choose between a fully self-contained two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment or one of the modern Courtyard Studio motel units, all designed with comfort, space, and quality in mind.

If you're travelling to Central Motor Speedway, consider staying with one of the businesses that proudly supports our speedway community.

Doug and Marg look forward to welcoming you to Central Park Apartments.

Phone: 03 445 3510
Address: 2 Monaco DriveHighlands Technology Park
Website: CENTRAL PARK APARTMENTS - CROMWELL NEW ZEALAND - Central Park Apartments - Cromwell - NZ
Email: info@centralparkapartments.co.nz

LAKE DUNSTAN MOTEL - Great Location

LAKE DUNSTAN MOTELS - Your Hosts Tony and Carrina

If you're heading to Cromwell for race night, Lake Dunstan Motels is another great accommodation option for speedway fans visiting the region.

Hosted by Tony and Carrina, Lake Dunstan Motels are conveniently situated in central Cromwell, with cafés, restaurants, and local amenities just a short walk away.

Guests can relax and enjoy the incredible views of the nearby mountainside, the Cromwell Golf Course, and the surrounding gardens — the perfect setting to unwind after a night of racing.

Comfortable, convenient, and right in the heart of Central Otago, Lake Dunstan Motels provide a fantastic base for exploring the region while visiting Central Motor Speedway.

Be sure to support the businesses that support our speedway community when planning your stay.

Phone: 03 445 1696
Address: 5 Mead Ave, Cromwell Central Otago, NEW ZEALAND
Website: https://www.lakedunstanmotel.co.nz/
Email: info@lakedunstanmotel.co.nz

CARRICK LODGE MOTEL - Home away from Home

CARRICK LODGE MOTELS - Your Hosts Andrew and Kylie Tait

Carrick Lodge Motel offers cozy and comfortable accommodation right in the heart of Cromwell, with spacious studio and one-bedroom units designed with style, comfort, and quality in mind. It’s the perfect place to relax after an action-packed night at the track.

We’re also excited to share that Andrew and Kylie Tait have repurchased Carrick Lodge Motel in April 2025, after previously owning the motel from 2017 to 2021. After spending some time away — including a stint in Andrew’s home country of Australia — they’ve returned with a fresh perspective and a renewed passion for hospitality.

With their experience in motel management, along with Andrew’s mechanical background and Kylie’s experience in recruitment, they’re dedicated to ensuring every guest enjoys a comfortable and memorable stay.

If you're travelling to Central Motor Speedway, Carrick Lodge Motel is a fantastic place to stay while enjoying everything Cromwell has to offer.

👉 Be sure to support the businesses that support our speedway community and book your stay with Carrick Lodge Motel.

Phone: 03 445 4519
Address: 10 Barry Avenue, Cromwell 9310 New Zealand
Website: Home - Carrick Lodge
Email: info@carricklodge.co.nz

CAMP RIGHT ON PITSTOP RV LANE - Stay right where the action is

CAMPING AT THE TRACK - Camp onsite in the middle of all the action

The Central Motor Speedway club offers an onsite camping experience for those in self-contained caravans and campervans. Parking for our campers is at the top tier of the arena. A camp site is not a viewing area, our Food Vendors have the right of way on race day.

To camp on-site you must have purchased an admission ticket to events held during your stay. All campers must be respectful of others using our facilities, and noise levels are kept to a minimum.

PLEASE NOTE: Central Otago has a current FIRE BAN in place, anyone seen to have a fire going will be asked to leave.

Click to book a camp and pre-purchase tickets online. There are limited spaces available, so pre-purchase online to secure your spot.

CENTRAL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

The official website of Central Motor Speedway - home of speedway racing in Cromwell, Central Otago since 1980.

Central Motor Speedway is one of New Zealand's top speedway tracks, located at Sandflat Road, Cromwell, Central Otago,
just off the Queenstown-Cromwell Highway SH6

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