Escape Wānaka for the afternoon and settle in for a long lunch at Cardrona Distillery. Designed with locals in mind, this special experience combines our Trust the Chef menu with return transport, making it easy to gather a group and enjoy the day without worrying about the drive.

You’ll be served a selection of dishes that celebrate the best seasonal produce, intended to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

The Details

Trust The Chef with Shuttle is available Tuesday to Saturday.

First seating from 11:00am with last seating at 3:30pm.

Allow 3.5 - 4 hours, including return travel and lunch.

What’s Included

• Trust the Chef lunch
• Return shuttle from Wānaka

$100 per person

Bookings are for groups of 4 to 7 guests.

Please call us to book: +64 3-443 1393

Prefer to join us just for lunch?

If you’re making your own way to Cardrona Distillery, you’re very welcome to join us for Trust the Chef only, or choose from our selection of small plates and sharing plates, alongside a cocktail or coffee.

Dine indoors, outdoors, or in our relaxed glasshouses.

View a sample menu

If you don’t require the shuttle, you can book online or call us to arrange your table.

Whether you're stopping in after a day on the slopes, meeting friends for a drink in
the sun, or planning something more indulgent, our doors are open.

From single malt spirits tastings or coffee, to shared plates, whisky flights, tours and award-winning dining, you can experience Cardrona Distillery your way.

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