Top Things to do in Cardrona
The 7 Best Things to do in Cardrona, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Cardrona, New Zealand including UnderDog Sled Dog Tours, Cardrona Distillery, Back Country Saddles, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Cardrona Bra Fence, The Old Schoolhouse, Cardrona Alpine Resort.
1. UnderDog Sled Dog Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 177 reviews
New Zealand's only North American sled dog team now offering trips with traditional Arctic sled dogs in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Fleur and Curt have run dogs since 2000 and trained and raced full time in North America since 2007. Our Kennel of 30 dogs are traditional North American sled dogs, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Huskies. The same dogs used for racing and traditional purposes in the Arctic. Most of our dogs are veterans of the North American race circuit, including traversing 1000miles of Alaska and Canada in both the "Iditarod" and "Yukon Quest". The first and only NZ team to do so. Come meet these phenomenal athletes and feel the thrill of driving them. We offer the following touring options: - 1hr "Basket Ride" and "Drive Your Own Team"- Night Run - Overnight - Summer Kart Tours - Custom Tours / Packages. If you want to follow our race team you can do it through out Team Facebook page: Itasca NZ Sled Dog Team
2. Cardrona Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 239 reviews
We are a small craft distillery nestled in the beautiful Cardrona valley . We produce traditional hand made spirits from malted barley, the time honoured way. We welcome you to come and visit us for a guided tour and tastings so we can share our traditionally spirit making methods with you. We are open daily from 9.30am to 5pm with tours every hour from 10am to 3pm. We also run a Family Reserve Tour, from Tuesday - Friday from 10am-1pm. We have a delicious locally sourced food menu, which changes daily, book here to secure a table on the day you plan to visit
Reviewed By hungry_traveller_94 - Auckland, New Zealand
My partner and I really enjoyed this beautiful tour. Not only is the location stunning, the people here are local hard working and passionate owners. The knowledge and experience really shows in their produce. Their Vodka (single malt) is one of only four of its kind in the world and currently ranked number 1! They have a top shelf single malt whiskey called “just hatched” which has captured our taste buds. The source Gin is a fav amongst our family members and a must buy. Highly recommend visiting Cardrona Distillery even if you’re not interested in the process, the tour itself is enough to entertain.
3. Back Country Saddles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By victoriagL763YW - Iluka, Australia
What a spectacular ride, we climbed to over 700 metres, with views to Mt Cook and Queenstown. The horses were fantastic, sure footed and responsive, and my grandson who is a complete beginner was safe and confident staying with the guide while we had the opportunity to canter numerous times. Our guide Frenchie was great; relaxed, fun and informative and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable with where we were riding. Deb, the owner, runs a great activity and whether you're hanging out to climb on a horse or just want a great way to see some real New Zealand country I would highly recommend this.
4. Cardrona Alpine Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 754 reviews
Located between Wanaka & Queenstown in the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Cardrona is a high ski resort renowned among skiers & snowboarders for its dry powder snow & wide slopes. Features include the Southern Hemisphere's most extensive park & pipes, excellent kids skiing facilities, ski & snowboard school, 8 distinctly different cafes & restaurants, & apartment accommodation. Cardrona is open for both winter & summer operations, with mountain biking, gondola rides, hiking/sightseeing, stargazing & NZ's only mountain carting in the summer months.
Reviewed By Lottie1370 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Great resort for all the family, love the All Press Coffee Phil serves in the Lounge Cafe each morning while the kids collect their gear from the new Ski Conceige Storage great friendly chatty staff in there and then up the mountain, even went the wind kicks in everyone still having fun. wonderful time for a group fo around 11 kids and 8 adults the kids ranging from 4 - 16 all had fun and we adults felt safe that they could go skiing and have fun and if they need help the cardronna staff will be there to help them. Guys on the roads do a wonderful job too. Well done Cardronna you have happy helpful and great staff we will be back
5. Cardrona Bra Fence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By DickF10 - Crawley, United Kingdom
What a great idea to raise awareness to Breast Cancer. The wall used to be a fence on the main road further down, but has now moved off the road. A great range of colours, styles and sizes!
6. The Old Schoolhouse
Gift shop and gallery with an emphasis on quality, locally made wares. Located adjacent to the historic Cardrona Hotel, NZ. Open daily.
