Tucked between Wānaka and Queenstown, the Cardrona Valley holds some of Central Otago’s best stories. This print uses the historic Cardrona Hotel as its backdrop, and you’ll find it marked on the topographic map layered over the top. It’s a little pin for one of the region’s most loved landmarks. The hotel was built in 1863 during the gold rush, when Cardrona was a busy town with four hotels. It started life as the Empire Hotel. Behind its famous weatherboard front stood a small, single-story building clad in corrugated iron. The gold ran out and the town disappeared, but the facade is still standing more than 160 years later. Many people say it’s the most photographed building in New Zealand. This Print is for anyone who’s warmed up by the fire after a day on the slopes, or stopped for a pint on the Crown Range road. Print Details: Our Master's Edition archival paper, in off-white and uncoated, offers museum-quality for art enthusiasts seeking a luxurious way to enjoy world-class artworks: Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white). Acid-Free: pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time. Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils). Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified paper for sustainability. Orders come through with only what is required to protect the print to be as sustainable as possible.