The Cargo Collective

30/06/2025

Cargo Early Doors is here! 🍻✨
We’re throwing open the doors and inviting you behind the scenes at Cargo. Explore our brewery and distillery, get hands-on with tastings and workshops, and craft your own bottle to take home.

- Self-guided beer & gin tastings
- Behind-the-scenes tours
- Label-making workshops
- Blend your own gin
- Discover The Cargo Collective story

Whether you’re a local or just passing through Queenstown, this is your invite to experience the magic of Cargo like never before.

Let the good times pour 🍻

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24/06/2025

We love it when our clients think outside the (kingdom) box! 🛡🐉

Did someone say Game of Thrones? Compass Pools went all in with a Vikings & Barbarians themed awards night – and we were here for every epic moment!

With our towering Brew Hall as the backdrop, this night was destined for the theme.

Compass Pools summed it up perfectly:
"Thank you to Malcolm & the team at Cargo Collective. We recently held our annual awards night there for our dealers across Australia & New Zealand. With a Vikings & Barbarians theme, this venue was made for it – the Brew Hall couldn’t have been more perfect. The team were awesome to work with – super professional but also easy going and helpful every step of the way. They lined up a great photographer, theming company, a BBQ-style caterer to match our theme, and fantastic entertainment too. Our crew had an unforgettable night – can’t thank them enough for helping us pull it all together."

From fire-side feasting to fierce theming, we pulled together a crew of top-tier creatives to bring the vision to life – and the result? A night to remember across the realms of Australia & NZ!

13/05/2025

Is it a coincidence that beers are mostly autumn coloured? It’s always the season for a good glass of something. Reward yourself for stacking all that firewood!

07/05/2025

We try to reflect Queenstown in everything that we do — from local ingredients to our creative partnerships. We’re proud to work with what’s around us and give back where we can.

05/05/2025

From Ceilidhs to cocktail comps — you’ve always been part of the story. We’re starting to plan the season ahead, and we want you there when it counts. Keep an eye out for what’s next!

30/04/2025

🎉 Big things are brewing at The Cargo Collective! 🍻

This winter we open the doors to The Brew Hall for a unique visitor experience and we’re on the lookout for a Venue & Operations Manager to join us as Cargo enters an exciting new chapter.

This is an opportunity to help shape a fresh and innovative offering in Queenstown—something truly special for locals and visitors alike.

If you’re passionate about people, hospitality, and craft beverages (and love a good challenge), we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Apply via Seek https://www.seek.co.nz/job/83686838...
📅 Applications close 12 May, or sooner if we find the perfect fit!
📍 Full-time role | No two days the same

24/04/2025

Pizza, beer, and a pub quiz – name a better trio for your Saturday night… we’ll wait! 🍕🍻🧠

We are excited to announce that we have joined forces with Rakau to bring you a night of cheesy slices, crafty pints, and head-scratching questions – all in support of the Queenstown Trails Trust 🚵‍♂️

Grab your mates, flex those brain muscles, and join us for good times and a great cause.

🎟 Snag your ticket here:

Pub Quiz Night at The Cargo Collective Brew Hall — In Support of the Queenstown Trails Trust! We’re stoked to be hosting a quiz night with purpose...

22/04/2025

Trail trivia, cold beers, and comedy sass — what more could you want on a night out? 🍻

Grab your ticket to Queenstown Trails - Pub Quiz Fundraiser this Saturday at The Brew Hall — where brainpower meets beer for a cause close to home, supporting the Queenstown Trails Trust!

🎤 Monty Montgomery, Queen of Comedy (and Queen of Sass), will be on the mic, keeping the laughs loud and the questions spicy.

🍺 $10 to play, 10% of beers to the trails — every sip and every answer helps build the paths we all love to explore.

Round up your smartest mates & let’s quiz for a cause!

21/04/2025

🎉 Big things are brewing at The Cargo Collective! 🍻

This winter, we’re opening the doors to The Brew Hall for tours and tastings, and we’re on the lookout for a Venue & Operations Manager to help bring the experience to life.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a fresh and innovative offering in Queenstown—something truly special for locals and visitors alike.

If you’re passionate about people, hospitality, and craft beverages (and love a good challenge), we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Apply via Seek https://www.seek.co.nz/job/83686838?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-2
📅 Applications close 12 May, or sooner if we find the perfect fit!
📍 Full-time role | No two days the same

Tag a mate who would be perfect for this! 👇

26/03/2025

Another weekend, another special brew—because great beer never rests.

If you’re in Queenstown or Dunedin, you’ll find our Southern IPA in the thick of the action at the Battle of the Southern IPAs—a head-to-head clash of breweries, each vying for the title of the best Southern IPA. 🔥

Our brewers have been hard at work, and we’re bringing something special. We’ve gone straight to the source, partnering with Garston Hops to craft ‘All Glory to Garston’—a beer that tells the story of the land it comes from. A base of Pilsner, Chocolate, and Brown malt lays the foundation, while continuous hopping with Nelson Sauvin and Rakau brings out the full character of the region.🌿🐮

Find us, taste for yourself, and decide who takes the crown. 🍻🏆

25/03/2025

☁️🍋 A Little Haze is Rolling into Nelson… 🍋☁️

Exciting news, beer lovers! We’re packing up the kegs and heading to Marchfest 2025 in Nelson! 🎉

And here’s the real treat… we’ll be unveiling our brand-new “Cloudy with a Chance of Lemons” – a refreshing twist on a hazy! ☁️🍋

Built on a smooth, hazy base of Pale & Vienna malt, wheat, and oats, this brew is packed with Zeus hops in the whirlpool and finished with Southern Cross & Motueka hops, bursting with bright, sunny lemon notes. It’s hazy, zesty, and oh-so-refreshing!

So, if you are in Nelson—keep your eyes on the forecast and your pint glass ready. The haze is here!

25/01/2025

The new lawn being tested out!