Iconic Cardrona Hotel sold to group of New Zealand investors

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 2:08pm

The 162-year-old heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel has been sold for an undisclosed sum to a group of New Zealand investors. Led by Wānaka-based businessman Warren Barclay, the new owners are expected to take possession of the Central Otago landmark on 3 November.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 15 Oct 2025, 12:49pm

   Iconic Otago hotel sells to mystery NZ buyers (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 15 Oct 2025, 1:07pm

   Cardrona Hotel to remain in New Zealand hands after sale (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 15 Oct 2025, 2:08pm

   Iconic Cardrona Hotel sold to group of New Zealand investors (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)