On the road from Queenstown to Wanaka, a great place to stop for a meal or a drink and to look at all the history for the area. A point to note about the road over the crown range ... it is the highest sealed road in New Zealand!

Stopped by for a drink and some food at the historic Cardrona Hotel and found an unexpectedly great experience. The olde world charm is very much evident as is the warmth and friendliness of the staff. The food was piping hot and fresh and I doubt you could find a pub anywhere in New Zealand that serviced better pub-grub. The... More

Stayed two nights for a wedding, stunning location and grounds. The rooms are rustic and basic with room for improvement but fit the historic ambience of the setting and are probably made up for by the rest of the establishment. I think the rooms were on the pricy side for how basic they are and we did miss having a... More

If you drive from Queenstown to Wanaka over the Crown Range Pass (very hairy roads), you will probably miss this wonderful place. It just looks like a little old building at the edge of the road. DONT be fooled, behind the small facade is a Tardis like world of history good food and drink, relaxing gardens with the perfect place... More

I have been to Cardrona Hotel many times after skiing - having a vin chaud or four. This time I was in the area for business and decided to stay a couple of nights. Its a great charming old historic place and building that has survived over the years since the gold dried up. Its not a luxury accommodation but... More

A nice place to have a get-together for drinks and a light meal in an olde world "step back in time" environment. The staff were friendly and attentive without being too intrusive, letting you chit-chat and still feel like you weren't left out. Such a great historic building, well preserved and renovated from the gold mining days.....would Loved to have... More

We had passed the hotel on several occasions ,noting its quaint 'cowboy' charm and the old car outside so decided to make it a lunch stop on the way to Wanaka for a change . What a delightful rustic building, still capturing, I guess, some of the pioneering spirit of days gone by. The bar was staffed by a lone... More

they know how to pour a great guinness, & that is worth stopping in for!, the staff were really great, until the morning & nobody was around to check us out & then they didnt seem to know how too. also the spa pool wasnt working, & that was something we were looking forward to using after a long day... More

A delightful historic building on the side road between Wanaka and Queenstown. You will have to stop for a photograph so you might as well pop in for a pint. Inside the pub you will find information on why this pub is so famous. Even in the summer you will find a fire burning in the stone fireplace and the... More