Waiorau Homestead - Cardrona
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4-star bed & breakfast with ski access, hot tub, and seasonal outdoor pool in Cardrona Valley
Accommodation & Amenities
Waiorau Homestead provides rooms such as the Twin or Double Room with Spa Bath and the Standard Double Room with Garden View. The Queen Studio includes a kitchenette and direct access to the hot tub. Common areas include a lounge with fireplace, an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, and a sun terrace.
Dining & Breakfast
A full English/Irish breakfast is served daily and includes fresh fruits, poached eggs, and locally sourced ingredients. Guests can request a 3-course dinner prepared by host Blyth, which receives high praise from past guests. The dining room also offers access to a Nespresso machine and fresh fruit throughout the day.
Recreation & Wellness
The property has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub available for all guests. Guests can hike, ski, cycle, or fish directly from the property. Ski storage and a heated shelf for ski boots are provided for winter sports enthusiasts.
Family-Friendly Features
Waiorau Homestead offers an indoor play area and kids' outdoor play equipment for children. Board games and puzzles are available in the shared lounge. Family rooms and a fence around the pool provide additional safety for younger guests.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The homestead is 9 miles from Cardrona Ski Resort and 16 miles from Puzzling World in Wanaka. The Cardrona Distillery is within walking distance for wine and gin tasting. Queenstown Airport is 24 miles away, and the property is a 20-minute drive from Wanaka town center.
- Location: 9 miles from Cardrona Ski Resort, 20 min to Wanaka
- Rooms: Twin/Double rooms with spa baths, Queen Studios
- Dining: Full English/Irish breakfast, optional 3-course dinner
- Wellness: Seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, spa baths
- Family: Indoor play area, kids' outdoor play equipment
- Activities: Hiking, skiing, cycling, fishing from property
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
130 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
130 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
220 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Outdoor dining area
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Seasonal outdoor pool
Jacuzzi
Sports & Fitness
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Waiorau Homestead
| 💵 Lowest room price | 114 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 24.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Queenstown, ZQN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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