The famous Cardrona Hotel (very reliable for a good meal and a pint) and the much-loved Cardrona Hall and Church. The hall hosts the annual Cardrona Folk Music Festival, which is held in October.The beautifully scenic road along Cardrona Valley merges with the route over the Crown Range which is the highest main road in New Zealand.Cardrona Valley has a fascinating history. Flourished during the gold rush of the 1860s, Cardrona is now better known for its great skiing...