Guests who stay at Cardrona Valley Lodge are offered a selection of exclusive 4 Wheel Drive tours. Just e-mail us and tell us which tour you'd like to do.
4WD Sightseeing Photography SafariDeparture – 8.30am
Trip duration – 5 hours Finish – 1.30pm Operates September - May only, all tours are subject to weather conditions. Price for Adult and Children $329 per person a minimum booking for 2 people and maximum of 4 people on each tour Tour Description Your tour begins with a hearty and wholesome breakfast at the Lodge from 7am. You will then be picked up from lodge and driven to Lake Hawea, one of New Zealand’s most spectacularly clear, blue lakes. From the lodge in Cardrona Valley, your journey takes you through the foothills of the Pisa Ranges, home to wild Red Deer, pigs, and elusive Chamois. Past the thriving township of Wanaka, and on to the West Coast highway, the drive in itself is a scenic wonder. Lake Hawea is truly beautiful. Wild, pure and surrounded by magnificent mountains, the lake is full of Rainbow and Brown Trout and Chinook Salmon, and is so clear you can still see the bottom from meters deep. |
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The lake and its ruggedly untamed mountains is the gateway to the incredilbe Dingle Burn Valley and the station of the same name.
Off the beaten track, you’ll then head along the lakefront on a little known lakeside drive to Dingleburn Station. Running the length of the lake on its far eastern border, this is a drive seldom used by anyone other than locals. It’s a stunner with several perfect spots to stop and take photos, including the Timaru Creek river delta.
Once you reach Dingleburn Station the mind-blowing views only get more special. This is your own private paradise, not accessible to the public, and with so many incredilbe views you’re spoiled for photo opportunities. There’ll be several scenic viewing stops as you head for a delectable, healthy, picnic lunch over-looking over the extraordinary Hunter Valley.
After lunch you’ll begin your return visit with a couple of extra scenic stops on the way back to the lodge, including a visit to the famously beautiful Wanaka Lavender Farm. The farm has a shop full of delectable lavender treats including lavender honey, lavender sugar, lavender cookies and lavender creams, oils, and balms.
Off the beaten track, you’ll then head along the lakefront on a little known lakeside drive to Dingleburn Station. Running the length of the lake on its far eastern border, this is a drive seldom used by anyone other than locals. It’s a stunner with several perfect spots to stop and take photos, including the Timaru Creek river delta.
Once you reach Dingleburn Station the mind-blowing views only get more special. This is your own private paradise, not accessible to the public, and with so many incredilbe views you’re spoiled for photo opportunities. There’ll be several scenic viewing stops as you head for a delectable, healthy, picnic lunch over-looking over the extraordinary Hunter Valley.
After lunch you’ll begin your return visit with a couple of extra scenic stops on the way back to the lodge, including a visit to the famously beautiful Wanaka Lavender Farm. The farm has a shop full of delectable lavender treats including lavender honey, lavender sugar, lavender cookies and lavender creams, oils, and balms.
4WD and Walking SafariDeparture – 8.30am Trip duration – 7 hours Finish – 3.30pm Operates September - May only, all tours are subject to weather conditions. Price for Adult and Children $379 per person a minimum booking for 2 people and maximum of 4 people on each tour Tour Description Your tour begins with a hearty and wholesome breakfast at the Lodge from 7am. |
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You will then be picked up from lodge and driven to Lake Hawea, one of New Zealand’s most spectacularly clear, blue lakes. From the lodge in Cardrona Valley, your journey takes you through the foothills of the Pisa Ranges, home to wild Red Deer, pigs, and elusive Chamois. Past the thriving township of Wanaka, and on to the West Coast highway, the drive in itself is a scenic wonder.
Lake Hawea is truly beautiful. Wild, pure and surrounded by magnificent mountains, the lake is full of Rainbow and Brown Trout and Chinook Salmon, and is so clear you can still see the bottom from meters deep. The lake and its ruggedly untamed mountains is the gateway to the incredilbe Dingle Burn Valley and the station of the same name.
Once you arrive at Dingleburn Station you’ll be driven across the magnificent station landscape to the peninsula, which offers the most incredible views of Lake Hawea and its surrounding majestic mountains. From the peninsula you’ll proceed on foot with your guide.
The walk is a two-hour trek up and across the ridgeline, a stunning, indescribably striking hike that affords you views you will not believe. The walk is not arduous and will suit most people – and the views are definitely worth it! Glacial valleys forged from ice thousands of years ago, the crystal clear Lake Hawea, sweeping high country wildlands – this place is truly paradise on earth.
With unlimited photo opportunities, make sure you bring your camera! After the walk you’ll head back to the truck for a picnic lunch on the peninsula.
After lunch you’ll begin your return visit with a couple of extra scenic stops on the way back to the lodge, including a visit to the famously beautiful Wanaka Lavender Farm. The farm has a shop full of delectable lavender treats including lavender honey, lavender sugar, lavender cookies and lavender creams, oils, and balms.
Lake Hawea is truly beautiful. Wild, pure and surrounded by magnificent mountains, the lake is full of Rainbow and Brown Trout and Chinook Salmon, and is so clear you can still see the bottom from meters deep. The lake and its ruggedly untamed mountains is the gateway to the incredilbe Dingle Burn Valley and the station of the same name.
Once you arrive at Dingleburn Station you’ll be driven across the magnificent station landscape to the peninsula, which offers the most incredible views of Lake Hawea and its surrounding majestic mountains. From the peninsula you’ll proceed on foot with your guide.
The walk is a two-hour trek up and across the ridgeline, a stunning, indescribably striking hike that affords you views you will not believe. The walk is not arduous and will suit most people – and the views are definitely worth it! Glacial valleys forged from ice thousands of years ago, the crystal clear Lake Hawea, sweeping high country wildlands – this place is truly paradise on earth.
With unlimited photo opportunities, make sure you bring your camera! After the walk you’ll head back to the truck for a picnic lunch on the peninsula.
After lunch you’ll begin your return visit with a couple of extra scenic stops on the way back to the lodge, including a visit to the famously beautiful Wanaka Lavender Farm. The farm has a shop full of delectable lavender treats including lavender honey, lavender sugar, lavender cookies and lavender creams, oils, and balms.
4WD and Game Safari
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Departure – 8.30am
Trip duration – 8 hours Finish – 4.30pm Operates September - May only, all tours are subject to weather conditions. Price for Adult and Children $499 per person a minimum booking for 2 people and maximum of 4 people on each tour |
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Your tour begins with a hearty and wholesome breakfast at the Lodge from 7am.
You will then be picked up from lodge and driven to Lake Hawea, one of New Zealand’s most spectacularly clear, blue lakes. From the lodge in Cardrona Valley, your journey takes you through the foothills of the Pisa Ranges, home to wild Red Deer, pigs, and elusive Chamois. Past the thriving township of Wanaka, and on to the West Coast highway, the drive in itself is a scenic wonder.
Lake Hawea is truly beautiful. Wild, pure and surrounded by magnificent mountains, the lake is full of Rainbow and Brown Trout and Chinook Salmon, and is so clear you can still see the bottom from meters deep. The lake and its ruggedly untamed mountains is the gateway to the incredilbe Dingleburn Valley and the station of the same name.
Upon reaching Dingleburn Station you’ll drive to one of the stations vast hunting blocks. This is a stunning opportunity to see New Zealand game animals in their natural environment. Game animals in the area include Red Deer, Fallow Deer, and Tahr.
The hunting blocks on Dingleburn Station are extraordinarily picturesque and the views are epic. Even though this is not an acutal hunt, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to shoot of a different kind! Bring your camera!
The trip includes a hearty, delicious picnic lunch, depending on where the animals take us, lunch will be at an appropriate spot on the hunting block and will give you an opportunity to explore a little bit of the landscape.
After lunch you’ll begin your return visit with a couple of extra scenic stops on the way back to the lodge, including a visit to the famously beautiful Wanaka Lavender Farm. The farm has a shop full of delectable lavender treats including lavender honey, lavender sugar, lavender cookies and lavender creams, oils, and balms.
You will then be picked up from lodge and driven to Lake Hawea, one of New Zealand’s most spectacularly clear, blue lakes. From the lodge in Cardrona Valley, your journey takes you through the foothills of the Pisa Ranges, home to wild Red Deer, pigs, and elusive Chamois. Past the thriving township of Wanaka, and on to the West Coast highway, the drive in itself is a scenic wonder.
Lake Hawea is truly beautiful. Wild, pure and surrounded by magnificent mountains, the lake is full of Rainbow and Brown Trout and Chinook Salmon, and is so clear you can still see the bottom from meters deep. The lake and its ruggedly untamed mountains is the gateway to the incredilbe Dingleburn Valley and the station of the same name.
Upon reaching Dingleburn Station you’ll drive to one of the stations vast hunting blocks. This is a stunning opportunity to see New Zealand game animals in their natural environment. Game animals in the area include Red Deer, Fallow Deer, and Tahr.
The hunting blocks on Dingleburn Station are extraordinarily picturesque and the views are epic. Even though this is not an acutal hunt, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to shoot of a different kind! Bring your camera!
The trip includes a hearty, delicious picnic lunch, depending on where the animals take us, lunch will be at an appropriate spot on the hunting block and will give you an opportunity to explore a little bit of the landscape.
After lunch you’ll begin your return visit with a couple of extra scenic stops on the way back to the lodge, including a visit to the famously beautiful Wanaka Lavender Farm. The farm has a shop full of delectable lavender treats including lavender honey, lavender sugar, lavender cookies and lavender creams, oils, and balms.
4WD Historic Mace town Tour
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Departure – 8.30am
Trip duration – 8 hours Finish – 4.30pm Operates November - April only, all tours are subject to weather conditions. Price for Adult and Children $499 per person a minimum booking for 2 people and maximum of 4 people on each tour Your tour begins with a hearty and wholesome breakfast at the Lodge from 7am. You will then be picked up from lodge and driven across the stunning and miraculous Crown Range – the highest paved highway in New Zealand! The Crown Range connects Wanaka and Cardrona Valley to the Queenstown lakes basin and Arrowtown, which is where you’ll be headed. Arrowtown is a beautifully quaint village nestled in the lee of connecting mountain ranges. The valleys and gullys around the twon have created many amazing walks and tracks and they are populated by wild goats that sometimes come right down to the tracks. One of the most incredible journeys around this stunning area is the Macetown track. A rugged 4 wheel drive experience, there are roughly 27 river crossings – and depending on the season, some can be pretty exciting! This is truly 4 wheel driving at its best with challenging slips, demanding tracks and the river crossings adding a real sense of off-road adventure. Macetown is located at the end of this 45 minute adventure and is well worth the trip. It is an old abandoned gold mining township and most of the buildings and shantys are well gone, but some remain and are testament to the hard-won history of the gold miners of the 1860’s who came to Macetown to find their fortune. Plenty of spots for fantastic photos, this is an epic trip deep into the heart of New Zealand’s and the regions rugged history. A delicious picnic lunch is included and will be served in Macetown at one of the many picturesque locations. The journey back is just as fun as the first time! Approaching the river crossings from a different angle really does change the experience! Once you’re back on solid road, you’ll head back up and over the gorgeous Crown Range just in time to catch the afternoon golden light at the lodge. |
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