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Whether you're stopping in after a day on the slopes or planning something more indulgent, our doors are open in the heart of the Cardrona Valley, just minutes from Wānaka and Queenstown.
From spirits tastings and coffee, to shared plates, whisky flights, guided distillery tours and award-winning dining, you can experience Cardrona Distillery your way.
Just passing through?Drop in for a coffee or tasting. Walk-ins welcome.
Feel like a drink and a bite to eat?Settle in with a whisky flight, cocktail and small plates to share.
Something special in mind?Book a table in our hatted restaurant for a refined dining experience.
Curious about how spirits are made?Join a guided distillery tour and discover how our spirits are crafted in this pictureque alpine environment, grain to glass.
Tastings & Drinks
Discover our handcrafted spirits with a complimentary tasting, guided by our welcoming and knowledgeable team.
Stay a little longer and explore whisky flights, our wonderful range of cocktails, or simply enjoy a coffee - fireside or in the sun.
A Hatted Restaurant in the Cardrona Valley
Our Cardrona Distillery restaurant serves a seasonal menu of small plates and sharing dishes, showcasing the best of New Zealand's local and seasonal produce.
Perfect alongside a whisky flight, local wine or cocktail, whether you're inside by the fire, or out in a glasshouse with mountain views.
You can select from our menu, or sit back and leave everything to our team, with our acclaimed 'Trust The Chef experience.
Experience "Trust The Chef"
For one of the best dining experiences in Queenstown or Wānaka, our restaurant presents a refined menu crafted with care and precision. Our famed Trust the Chef experience consistently draws rave reviews from visitors.
Awarded one hat in the Cuisine Good Food Awards, it's a place to slow down and savour something special.
Distillery Tours
Step behind the scenes and see how our spirits are made. Our guided tours offer a deeper look into our process, from grain to glass. Tours all include a sit-down, guided tasting.
You can choose from three different tours, ranging from the 75 minute Classic Tour, to a 6 hour private Cardrona Day experience.
Getting Here
Our shuttle service is available Tuesday through Saturday, and is subject to availability.
Please call our cellar door team at 03 443 1393 to book your space.
Queenstown | Frankton | Arrowtown | Cromwell
Wānaka | Albert Town | Hāwea | Luggate
Open Today, Walk-ins Welcome
9.30am - 7pmYou don't always need a booking to enjoy Cardrona Distillery. We welcome walk-ins for tastings, drinks and casual dining throughout the day, and tours and restaurant tables are available for walk-ins when space allows. We appreciate when you book ahead for our Trust The Chef menu.
