Anyone considering coming to the Wanaka/Queenstown area must consider Cardrona anytime of the year. Fantastic hotel for dinner, Mount Cardrona for skiing or summer sports is a must. Walking around the little community village is so nice. If you want a place to stay consider this place. Actually, more than this, stay. This was a real gem of a find and we've been back many times. So it wasn't just good luck "on the night"... it is great all the time. Another must, when you stay here, especially winter. Sit in the outside hot tub, be still so the lights go off, and just look up at the sky. So many stars.