The Gate is a unique facility that stands out as soon as you arrive in the town of Cromwell. Located at the corner of Barry Avenue and State Highway 8B, it provides locals and visitors with a plethora of establishments, pokies amenities, flora and fauna attractions. Situated only a short distance away from a 13 metre tall ‘Big Fruit’ statue, this facility invites you to enjoy the culture and warm atmosphere of the area.

You can enjoy fruits such as apples, apricots and pears throughout the town and larger Central Otago area. Furthermore, the facility strives to deliver enjoyable experiences to all who visit. Here is more about it.

Discover The Gate Complex Cromwell

Distinctive and interactive, this facility provides an eye-catching landscape that contains a collection of venues. They provide food, drink and other services to visitors and regulars. These venues include the Harvest Hotel, Black Panther Pizza, Five Stags Bar & Restaurant as well as the Forage Information Centre & Cafe. Guests in search of leisure can visit the resident gaming room. Furthermore, an ATM machine is also available on-site for your convenience.

The town of Cromwell has a strategic position as it is situated only 1 hour from Queenstown, a few hours from the glaciers in the West Coast and a little over 30 minutes from Wanaka – what more could one want as a tourist. As such, it provides an excellent spot for travelers to rest and stretch out their legs. The Gate is an exceptional spot for this form of relaxation. Within, there is an area that’s ideal for this purpose which is known as The Gate’s Village Greens.

Features of The Gate’s Village Greens

At The Gate’s Village Greens, visitors can relax on manicured and landscaped lawns that are lined with beautiful flowers. There are also some luxury decorations such as bean bags, white pergolas, shade fins made of timber and low, concrete walls. Distributed around these features are areas where you can sit and relax with your partner, family or friends. For the little ones, The Gate’s Village Greens have a children’s play zone. It is fitted with the latest outdoor toys, swing sets and slides. All are safe and guaranteed to give your children hours of fun.

There is some spacious parking for you at this facility which provides access to the greens, all establishments and the Cromwell Super Liquor shop. At this venue, you can buy a bottle of your favorite drink. The shop stocks beers, spirits and wine at super prices.

Things to do locally in Cromwell

Best bits within The Gate

There are a number of attraction found here. They include:

1. The Harvest Hotel

2. Five Stags Bar & Restaurant

3. Black Panther Pizza

4. Forage Information Centre & Cafe

Five Stags Bar & Restaurant

This is an iconic establishment within The Gate which resembles a classic hunting lodge. Its main counter is decorated with trophies of 5 majestic stags. Their watchful eyes look over a well-furnished wining and dining area. Here, local folk and visitors can enjoy family-friendly cuisine and refreshments. Over exquisite cutlery, crockery and delicacies, guests can discuss their day or catch up on the latest happenings. The Five Stags Bar & Restaurant is open every day from 11.00am until 10.30pm.

A rustic theme permeates every section of the Five Stags Bar & Restaurant. The venue is mainly built of timber while the furnishings are decorated with rough-hewn wood that’s been glazed over. Photographs of hunting expeditions from days gone by and a collection of memorabilia decorate the walls.

The dining area has been separated from the bar section by cleverly manipulated interior furnishings. Furthermore, there are plush couches dotting the establishment as well as pergolas in the outdoor deck. A large fireplace keeps the venue warm at night while a gaming room is tucked away to one side of the restaurant. In addition to that, an automatic TAB allows guests to place wagers on their favorite sports’ teams and players.

Menu Sample Five Stags Bar

The Harvest Hotel

Providing food, drink and accommodation, the Harvest Hotel is a major establishment in The Gate. The hotel is regarded by many as an usher into the Southern Gates and Central Otago. It is an expansive complex that is built in three wings. They all have two floors and provide access to sections for dining, drinking, room and board. A unique feature of the hotel is that it has French doors throughout.

Guests of the Harvest Hotel are greeted by a bountiful, eye-catching courtyard which has beautiful flowers and rock gardens. In addition to that, they can explore the stand-alone wedding centre. For a complete experience of the facility, the Harvest Hotel provides guests with access to the Village Greens. They can enjoy all the leisure facilities in the greens with their friends or family.

Accommodation details

Guests visiting the Harvest Hotel can consult the reception services from 6.00am until 10.30pm. Later than that, the night staff is usually on duty. Staying guests in the hotel can enjoy complementary services such as Wi-Fi, multi-channel TVs in their rooms and laundry. Guests staying here for wining and dining purposes, guests can visit the Forage Information Centre & Cafe from 6.00am until 4.00pm or the Five Stags Bar & Restaurant from 11.00am until late for a few beers, eats or a little pokies fun.

The Harvest Hotel has rustic decor throughout its main lobby and in all its 47 rooms. Divided into standard and premium categories, they provide guests with excellent views of the mountain, surrounding rural areas and vineyards. Tourists can enjoy courteous hospitality in the hotel. Also, the staff is always enthusiastic to share directions and information about travel in the area. The Harvest Hotel is a one-stop location for luxurious dining, accommodation and travel information.

Pokies gaming entertainment

The gate has about 10 cracker pokies to have a burl on, all your favourite NZ pokie machines are available in the Five Stags Bar gaming lounge.

Meeting hosting services

The Five Stags Bar & Restaurant provides meeting hosting services in a traditional hunter’s hut. This section is made of corrugated iron sheets, timber and has an exposed frame. The hut has a table capable of seating 10 people comfortably and is ideal for business or leisure meetings. To reserve it or book some accommodation, you can call 03 445 3648.

Black Panther Pizza

Pizza lovers can flock over to this establishment in The Gate. Black Panther Pizza is well known throughout Central Otago for serving delicious pizzas on dine-in and takeout basis. Ever since 2011, the establishment has wowed guests with the flavor and freshness of their pizzas. The pizzas here are some of the best you will find in New Zealand.

At the Black Panther Pizza, fresh base dough is made in the kitchen every day. Furthermore, every pizza is made to order. Upon choosing the type that you want, the chefs add some toppings of fine ingredients. After that, they bake the pizza in special ovens which distribute the heat evenly resulting in a crispy crust.

There are various types of pizzas available at the Black Panther Pizza. Some examples of these are the Jungle Cat, Fruity Feline and must try Carnivorous Cougar pizzas. In addition to that, there are 8 different types of toppings. This pizza spot is situated adjacent to the Five Stags Bar & Restaurant within The Gate. Furthermore, it is open from 5.00pm until late. If you prefer, this venue can prepare a Vegetarian or Gluten-free pizza for you.

Forage Information Centre & Cafe

Central Otago and Cromwell town are hubs for tourist activity in New Zealand. To explore the area effectively, tourists can get some guidance from the Forage Information Centre & Cafe. Situated in The Gate, the establishment provides tourists with tips about the nearby attractions and outdoor activities. Examples of these are jetboating in the Shotover River and taking a cruise on the Milford Sound. The centre also organizes bookings as well. Furthermore, tourists can enjoy a drink or a bite at the cafe area. Furnished with chic, minimalist furniture and fittings, the cafe serves hot or cold beverages as well as cabinet food.

Forage Information Centre & Cafe is open for dining from 6.00am to 4.00pm every day. Breakfast is served from 6.00am until 11.00am while lunch is served from 12.00 noon to 2.00pm. Both meals are served in an a la carte style. In addition to that, this booking and information centre is open until late.

Seeing as the area experiences heavy tourist traffic, sometimes cars can occupy the highways back to back. When this happens, this establishment provides some free parking. Travelers can use this facility to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy some bitings as they wait out the traffic jam.

Conclusion

The Gate is a tourist’s paradise. The Harvest Hotel provides great food, room and board. The Five Stags Bar & Restaurant caters to every hunting tourist’s needs while the Black Panther Pizza serves decadent pastries. With guidance from Forage Information Centre & Cafe, you will never get lost in this Kiwi countryside. To get in touch with the management, simply call + 64 3 445 1777 or send an email to [email protected].

Opening hours The Gate

7 days from early to late

Contacts

Phone 3 445 1777

Website www.thegate.nz/

Map and address

The Gate
6 Barry Ave, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand

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