Private Whisky and Wine Tour

Take in the rugged landscape of the Wakatipu Basin whilst enjoying a scenic drive over the rugged alpine Crown Range (New Zealand’s highest main road) to Cardrona.  

Learn the spirit-making process, from grain to glass, with a tour of the world’s southernmost whisky-making facility; the family-owned Cardrona Distillery. Understand how to distinguish the subtle layers, colours and textures of a prised whisky and sample their award-winning gin and vodka.

Inclusions

• Return hotel transfers in a luxury vehicle
• 75-minute distillery tour at Cardrona Distillery including tutored tasting of Cardrona’s spirits
• Drive up and over the mountainous Crown Range and into the Gibbston wine region
• Photo opportunity at the iconic Cardrona Hotel
• Wine tasting at a premium vineyard
• Shared platter lunch with beverage of choice
• Full commentary on the sights, wine and history of the region