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An exciting new venue for Cargo We commenced construction of our new Brew Hall in April 2023.

This multi-purpose venue will not only be home to Cargo's new brewery but will also offer a function space for up to 200 people

15/01/2025

🌴🍍 Aloha, Beer Lovers! 🍍🌴

Hazy Fest is getting an epic new addition with the release of the Urbanaut Brewing Co Diamond Head Hazy IPA! This ultra-juicy hazy IPA is here to bring the ultimate summer holiday vibes straight to your glass.

With charging aromas of fresh tropical citrus, every sip bursts to life with bright notes of grapefruit, lemon, and pineapple. Brewed using all Aotearoa hops, a light malt bill, and loads of creamy oats, Diamond Head delivers massive fruit salad aromatics and finishes silky smooth.

This one is close to our hearts—some of our team have roots in Hawaii, and their nod of approval makes this brew extra special. 🌺 If it’s got their vote, you know it’s a banger!

Hazy Fest tickets are selling quicker than a sunset over Diamond Head. So grab them quick and don’t miss out!
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VDX

12/01/2025

🍻 'Mangoes into a Bar' – Walks into Hazy Fest! 🍻

This super approachable brew is your passport to an endless summer (and our Hazy Fest), where each sip feels like a vacation. 🥭🌴🌞

The Yeastie Boys NZ have created a brew that’s bursting with juicy mango flavour, balanced perfectly with a punchy hop kick that’ll make your taste buds groove.

Imagine mangoes sneaking into a bar, crashing the hop party, and turning it into a fruity flavour fest you’ll never forget.

This beer is bold, smooth, and cheeky—a true mic-drop moment for your taste buds. 🎤🍺 Whether you’re here for the haze, the mango, or just the good vibes, it’s the brew that’ll leave you humming, “No Sleep Till Hazy!”

So, why wait? Let this Mango Hazy IPA be your invitation to Queenstown's Hazy Beer Festival.

Tickets Available: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VDX

10/01/2025

🐾🎉 Next Up at Summer Haze: Pooch Juice by Double Vision Brewing! 🎉🐾

You all know and love our Cargo pup, Cassie—the real boss around here. So naturally, we couldn’t resist featuring this brew that’s all about celebrating our furry friends!

We’ve gone full paws ahead. Pooch Juice is a juicy, full-flavoured, silky smooth Hazy Seasonal Release from the dog-loving legends at DVB. It’s a beer for hoomans, but we’re pretty sure your pup would approve (if they weren’t too busy chasing tennis balls).

Let’s face it: if Cassie could open cans, she’d serve this to every hooman she meets. So grab one, take a sip, and give your own pup an extra belly rub—they’d totally want you to have this beer.

🍺 Now pouring as part of the Summer Haze lineup! Because life’s better with brews and dogs.

09/01/2025

Awesome afternoon hosting a gin demo with lovely customers from Altitude Tours NZ

08/01/2025

🌴🍔🍺 First Taste of Summer at the Summer Haze Beer Fest! 🍺🍔🌴

The moment we have all been waiting for! The slow release of our beer fest lineup. We’re kicking off with Tastee Hazee from the legendary Garage Project.

Now, this beer was made as a collaboration with a 2021 Burger Wellington winner, Egmont Street Eatery. So here’s the real question: how will these subtle flavours of tamarind, mango and ginger meld with The Smoke and Pickle Unspoken Burger?

Think juicy, smoky perfection paired with the ultimate tropical sip. It’s a match you won’t forget!

Grab those tickets and enjoy the haze 🌴🍹✨
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/VDX

09/12/2024

🍸🎄 Pour Some Holiday Magic! 🎄🍸

Looking for a gift that stands out? Treat the gin lover in your life (or even a gift to yourself!) to a Distill Your Own Gin Class! They'll craft their own signature gin, sip their way through the process, and leave with an experience they'll never forget. 🍊✨

Holiday vouchers are available now – because great experiences make the best gifts. Purchase today!

https://thecargocollective.co.nz

25/11/2024

🎄✨ The holidays are just around the corner—have you locked in your end-of-year celebration yet? ✨🎄

Our calendar is filling up fast, but there’s still time to save your spot!

This Christmas, we’re turning our stunning new venue into a festive wonderland, ready to host your team for an unforgettable celebration.

From a delicious holiday menu to exciting holiday team building activities, we’ve got everything you need to make your gathering merry and bright.

Ready to plan your perfect festive event? Email us today at [email protected] to reserve your date. Let Cargo make this holiday season truly magical!

Don’t wait—the holiday magic awaits! 🎄✨🎅🏼🎁

20/11/2024

Exciting news from The Cargo Collective!

Bookings are now open for our immersive Brewery Tours and Create your own Gin Workshops!

Running weekly from December onwards these are great activities to do with friends, family and colleagues

Get in touch if you'd like to book a private tour or workshop - perfect for Christmas parties

https://thecargocollective.co.nz/tours-workshops/

15/11/2024

🏆🥂 Announcing Our Champion! 🥂🏆

We are thrilled to announce Xander Bairstow from Little Blackwood, who took home the title at the first-ever Cargo Collective Cocktail Championships! 🎉🍸

With his outstanding cocktail, the Wharfe to Wharf, Xander wowed the judges with creativity, flavour, and finesse, showing us all what Queenstown’s bartending talent is all about.

Big thanks to all our incredible participants, judges, and partners – including Cardrona Distillery & Alchemy & Tonic – for making this event unforgettable. Not to forget all the incredible Queenstown bartenders who shook, stirred, and impressed us with their talent and creativity. This event wouldn’t have been the same without their dedication and passion.

Here’s to the first of many! 🥂💥🍹

24/10/2024

🍸 TOMORROW is the day! Get ready for the Cargo Collective Cocktail Championship at the Brew Hall! 🎉

We’re shaking things up with none other than the legendary Monty Montgomery, Comedy Queen of the South, as your MC! 👑 With a wit as sharp as your favorite gin and the charm to match, Monty’s guaranteed to keep the good times flowing with sass, laughs, and a whole lot of fun.

Haven’t grabbed your tickets yet? 🎟️ What are you waiting for?! Snag them now at https://www.trybooking.com/nz/UAH

Sip, laugh, and cheer as the best bartenders battle it out for cocktail supremacy. 🍹🔥 It’s going to be an afternoon full of bold drinks, bold moves, and even bolder humour.

Drinks up, Queenstown! 🥂🍾

19/10/2024

🚨 LAST CALL, Cocktail Creators! 🚨

🍹 Ready to show off your skills and mix your way to glory? Today’s your FINAL chance to enter the Cargo Collective Cocktail Championships! Think you’ve got the perfect pour? 👀

🍸 Email us at [email protected] before the clock runs out, and let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to stir up some magic!

17/10/2024

Attention, Gin Enthusiasts!

Our Distil Your Own Gin experiences are coming to our website SOON! 🍸🌿✨ Get ready for the ultimate gin-making fun at The Cargo Collective Brew Hall —stay tuned for the launch.

But why wait? If you're planning a Christmas party, our private distilling sessions are the perfect way to add some festive flair. 🎄🎁 🎅

Email us at [email protected] and let's make your holiday gathering extra special with some hands-on gin magic! 🎅🍋

14/10/2024

Shaken or Stirred? We're in the spotlight!🍹Check out our Cargo Collective Cocktail Championships feature in the latest Mountain Scene!

Time's running out! ⏳ Don't forget competitor submissions close this Saturday, October 19th & our line up is already staked with talent.

https://digital.scene.co.nz/html5/default.aspx

11/10/2024

Announcing our final judge for the Cargo Collective Cocktail Championships🍸🎉

Meet Sarah McDonald, your go-to cocktail enthusiast and adventure-loving Queenstown local. Originally from Dunedin, Sarah has spent countless holidays in Queenstown, and now calls it her second home—because, let’s be honest, once Queenstown gets under your skin, it’s hard to leave!

Though she may not have a competition resume (yet!), Sarah’s love of unique drinks and memorable moments makes her the perfect addition to the judging panel. Her dedication to sipping her way through QT’s vibrant cocktail scene speaks for itself. With a taste for the finer things in a glass, Sarah knows a good cocktail when she sees one.

We’re beyond excited to have her on board, and we can’t wait to see the magic she brings to this year’s Cocktail Championships!

🚨Don’t forget! 🚨Deadline to enrol into the competition is Saturday 19th. Email us your cocktail name today to hold your spot!

03/10/2024

Announcing our second judge for our Cargo Collective Cocktail Championships!🍸🎉

Meet Chris "CJ" Johnston, your go-to drink aficionado and spirited representative for Alchemy & Tonic and Premium Liquor Co NZ.

CJ kicked off his professional journey at Rain Bar, Papamoa 2010, mixing cocktails and discovering a love of hospitality and beverages. Having moved to Melbourne to find work as a bar tender, CJ ended up working for a Coffee Distribution company and fell in love with all things coffee. Learning about the importance of roast profiles, terroirs and preparation made CJ go down the rabbit hole of how to make the perfect beverage in all shapes and forms!

CJ took this love and knowledge of the coffee world and applied it to wines and spirits; which has allowed him to work with brands like Drumshanbo Irish Gin, Tomatin Scotch Whisky, ROKU, Makers Mark, Empress Gin's, just to name a few!

When he’s not curating liquid magic, you’ll find CJ sipping on a classic Negroni or anything with a splash of maple syrup - because, well, he’s half-Canadian! (hint hint to the competitors!)🥃🤫

30/09/2024

Get ready, it's October, and the countdown the Cargo Collective Cocktail Championships has officially begun! 🎉To kick off with a splash, meet our very first judge - the one & only Ben Stewardson! 🍸🥂

"Hi! My name is Ben Stewardson, but you can call me Benny or Benjamin.

Like great whisky I'm originally from Scotland, aged in London for 10 years, matured in California for 1 year & available in Queenstown for these last 8.

Drink by drink leisurely attempting to discover the stories & spirits behind all drinking styles. From cocktails to coffee, beer to wine, tea to tequila.

I can currently be found working at Arrowtown's local cafe Provisions, but you may have spotted me at Brennan Wines, propping up several hotel cocktail joints or at craft beer bars Smiths or Searchlight.

First got into shaking back in North London, where I worked everything from music venues, local bars, private members bars to functions, events, & cocktail classes. Won a few competitions here in QT including getting to represent Otago for the 1st Global Cardrona Cup Cocktail Competition."

Can you think of anyone better to kick off this epic event? We sure can’t! His expertise is going to set the bar sky-high, and we can’t wait to see him on the panel!

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172 Arthurs Point Road
Queenstown
9371

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http://www.thecargocollective.co.nz/

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A fantastic first Ceilidh at the Brew Hall. A big Thank you to The Little Green Men and Mark for such a fun evening. A big Thank you to all the Folk who came and danced, it was such a joyful atmosphere!

Everyone is welcome to our Ceilidh tomorrow! Even those from south of the Border! Join us! https://thecargocollective.co.nz/twilighttales/

Everyone is welcome to our Ceilidh next Saturday! Another unique event as part of the Twilight Tales series in Arthurs Point https://thecargocollective.co.nz/twilighttales/

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Only two weeks until we open the doors to Queenstown’s incredible new music and events venue!

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Cargo Brewery

Cargo Brewery at Waitiri Creek offers a tasting experience for Cargo Beer, Providore, Wild Earth and Pagan Wine and the food our talented kitchen team produce. Tasting boards of the beer and wine are a great way to try what we have on offer and our tasting platters from the kitchen are design to complement your drinks.