Cardrona, A Unique Stop at South Island, New Zealand - South Island, Here We Come

 
As we continued the trip in our South Island, New Zealand road trip, here's one of the special place I'd like to share to you all.

To those who have been following the stories of our travel recently, you know that we had a road trip starting from Christchurch to so many cities along the way to the southern part of South Island Aotearoa New Zealand. Some of the cities we visited include Akaroa, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Mt. Cook, Twizel, and Cardrona, then down to Wakana, Queenstown, Invercargill, Bluff, Balclutha, The Caitlins and Dunedin. A lot of cities indeed and we were 11 days on the road!

Anyway, on our way down from Mt. Cook area heading to Queenstown, we stopped at Cardrona. Cardrona is famously known as the ski-resort area dotted with amazing landscapes and slopes, with historic spots deriving from the gold mining era in this region. 

We drove here from Twizel, after enjoying our remarkable stay near the Aoraki Mt. Cook area and tasting various delicious salmon plates.

Welcome to Cardrona

We didn’t really stop for a long time in this city but we managed to stop at Cardrona Hotel and one unique stop, Bradona.   

Cardrona Hotel is one jewel in the middle of picturesque valley, famous for its rustic and charming setting as well as historical episodes, originating from the gold rush era in this area. 

the story goes back in 1863...

I have to admit I was so intrigued to see what's inside the hotel. Imagine throwing yourself on the gold rush era, starting from 1863, while people were flocking from different corners of the world and tried their luck. Having this hotel as one of the hubs, I can imagine the merry and colorful stories from those episodes of history.

Obi and I in front of Cardrona Hotel and its antique car.


We didn't stay here and although I was originally planning to sit down for a quick coffee or tea, we were already behind scheduled and tired. We managed to take quick pictures in front of the hotel and even when I tried to get some souvenirs, the shops were closed for a while. Well, just our luck. So we skipped enjoying this unique hotel and hopefully we will get a chance to visit this place again. 

There is an Olde School House next to the hotel and we managed to have a quick look as well here. 


Judging from the name, perhaps it used to be the school building back in the days. But now, it becomes shop, art gallery, and artisanal hub where we can get souvenirs and merchandise.


I just love this green corner


After a quick photo at Cardrona Hotel and the surroundings, we stopped at Bradrona.


the panoramic snap of Bradrona

Beautifully placed in the middle of picturesque valley of Central Otago, between Wanaka and Queenstown, the fences in Bradrona were packed with hundreds (or perhaps even thousands) of bras serves as a great reminder about the importance of taking care of ourselves and at the same time spreading the awareness about breast cancer.

Many left their bras with some writings and notes on it, telling a little story and where they are from. Some stated the countries they were originally from, some shared stories about the fight against breast cancer, others wrote the memoirs of their loved ones. So much love in there. It really warms my heart.


Posing with Obi at Bradrona :)

As a breast cancer survivor, I feel like this is the spot that I should not miss while visiting the area. Bradrona is not just a quirky place where people put and left their bras as a form of solidarity to breast cancer survivors, but it also signifies the strong support and love to all cancer fighters. In the reel that I have shared in my Instagram account @insav, you can see more of the place. 


There is a box for donation for New Zealand Breast Cancer foundation @pinkribbonnz so you are welcomed to contribute to the fight against breast cancer as well.

the donation box at Cardrona

Btw, World Cancer Day 2023 is celebrated in February each year. So when I stopped by here at the end of January and witnessed the overwhelming support to breast cancer fighters and survivors, I feel so blessed that I have received so many supports, help and assistance from my friends and family. Lucky me indeed. And hopefully, in the future, there will be more breakthrough in cancer treatment so we can witness the world with less or even with no cancer. 

In sya Allah.

Right after Cardrona, we stopped by at Wanaka and relaxed at Lake Hawea, and even briefly enjoyed Lindis Pass. Will get back with more stories on those marvelous places.

will get back to you on this...





39 comments:

  1. semoga di perayaan World Cancer Day 2023 tambah banyak orang yang peduli dan bisa saling support dengan penyintas kamker, karena saudara ku pun dulu ada beberapa penyintas, dan memang perlu support yang luar biasa

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    1. aamiiin.. nakasih banyak ya mba. Support ini memang sangat penting

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  2. semangat buat semua pejuang kanker, *peluk* saya selalu happy liat mbak Indah sharing tentang pengalaman mbak Indah sebagai cancer survivor

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    1. makasih banyaak mbaaa... sungguh pengalaman berharga dalam hidup

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  3. Luar biasa .....apalagi liat mba Indah yang selalu terlihat ceria jadi memberi semangat kepada para pejuang kanker nih Mba :D.

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    1. makasiiih mba... support ini sangat penting bagi semua pink squad dan juga survivors

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  4. Peluk mba Indah... Kebayang gimana menghangatnya mata mba Indah baca tulisan-tulisan itu... Saya yang dlu bekerja di Roche dan sempat handle obat Herceptine cukup tahu banyak tentang BC ini. Sehat2 selalu mba.

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    1. iyaaa mba makasiiih.. aku juga dulu sempat pakai Herceptine cukup lama. Sekarang masih check - up setiap 6 bulan sekali tapi sudah tidak mengkonsumsi obat lagi

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  5. Mantap sekali mak
    Jalan2 sambil kampanye kanker. Apalagi di tempat yg unik dan mendukung penyintas kanker. Naro bra disana minset orang disana aman ya. Beda deh kalau di sini. Bakal jadi sesuatu banget pastinya.

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  6. Semangat saling mendukung para survivor ini diperlukan, karena dapat memberikan kekuatan untuk terus menjalani kehidupan

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  7. Bangunan hotelnya unik ya, terus dibelakangnya pemandangan perbukitan gitu, bagus banget.
    Semangat untuk para survivor kanker, dan saya kagum pada solidaritas para penyintas ini yang sangat luar biasa

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  8. Masyaallah, semangat para pejuangan cancer, peluk dan doa dari jauh agar semua bisa melewati denga baik-baik, aamiin. Memang saling support itu akan membuat semua terasa lebih ringan ya, Mba

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  9. Hotelnya vintage bgt. Berasa kayak traveling ke masa lalu kalau di situ ya mba. Kalau di Korea digantungin gembok, di NZ digantungin bra. Pasti jadi pengalaman mengesankan ya mba... Salut untuk para cancer survivor.

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  10. Bagus banget Old school housenya, mengingatkan pada rumah2 lama di sana ya mbak?
    Bisa baca kisah2 inspiratif org yang berjuang menyembuhkan kanker ya, semoga menginspirasi buat yang msh berjuang dan org yang gak sakit utk selalu aware pd kesehatan diri.

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  11. Melihat bangunan Old School House, jadi ingat salah satu rumah di kartun Toy Story, kak Indah.
    Vintage vibes but still asri dan menyenangkan karena public space-nya terasa luas.

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  12. hotelnya unique banget deh, begitu pula dengan old schoolnya. kalau ada waktu mampir2 gini enak yaa,, jadi bisa ada pengalaman juga termasuk lihat Bradona itu..
    salut banget ada kotak yg untuk donasi di sana, nice

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  13. tempatnya unik banget ya Mbak, suka juga dengan green cornernya itu, berasa adem.
    sehat selalu ya Mbak, dan semoga bisa terus menjadi inspirasi buat pejuang cancer di mana pun untuk bertahan dan berjuang melewati cobaannya, biar bisa seperti Mbak juga yang tangguh dan telah berhasil melewati semuanya.

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  14. Woow you can find from white lace to leopard print - from 32A to 36DD then mbak Insav, glad you find it all at Cardrona's controversial bra fence - but historical.
    so proud of you - the survivor, you are great woman!

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  15. Seru banget ini tripnya mak Indah, aku jadi berasa ikutan jalan-jalan juga. Sambil ngebayangin kalau nanti trip ke New Zealand sudah ada gambarannya mau kemana saja.

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  16. Cara mengingatkan tentang kesadaran pada kanker payudara di sana cukup unik ya. Sekilas saya gak jelas apa yang dijejerkan sebanyak itu, ternyata itu bra, hehehe.
    Semoga dengan melihat banyak cerita dan memoar yang dipasang di sana, bisa mengingatkan betapa pentingnya merawat diri sendiri dan menyebarkan kesadaran tentang kanker payudara

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  17. Support dan kepedulian terhadap penderita ini seperti sepele. Padahal sangat berarti banget untuk mereka para penyintas itu. Semangat selalu Mbak Indah menjadi yg terdepan mewakili kita yg saya ini dari sini hanya bisa ikut berdoa

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  18. Mbaak, aku pikir bakal nginep di Cardrona, penasaran amat sama dalemnya soalnya dari luar terlihat imut-imut, ahaha.

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  19. Bagi aku, mbak Indah salah satu blogger insipiratif, selalu semangat ditengah kondisi yang dialami dan semoga ini menjadi inspirasi bagi perempuan pejuang kanker lainnya.

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  20. Kebayang lake Hawea nan indah yah, sejenak disana sambil menulis kayaknya asik . Semoga selalu sehat mbak Indah dan semua para penjuang kanker.

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  21. Unik bener Brad Nova. Bentuk dukungan banget bagi penyintas kanker untuk tetap semangat ya mba. Semangat selalu mba.

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  22. mba Indaahhh, luar biasaa semangat nyaaaa

    hamdalah ttp bs menginspirasi dan memotivasi para survivor kanker ya mbaaa

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  23. Mbak Indah selalu luar biasa dengan oleh-olehnya. Bikin mupeng olwes.

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  24. Kanker Payudara itu enggak boleh dipandang sebelah mata ya, Mbak. Semoga dengan adanya peringatan Hari Kanker Dunia, membuat kita saling menguatkan. Betapa pentingnya menjaga dan saling support, terutama kita sesama perempuan.

    Enggak nyangka di NZ ada tempat seunik Bradrona.

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  25. Cakep ya viewnya di sana. Mba Indah pakai kamera apa, bagus nih gambarnya. Jernih. Penginapannya pun nuansanya jadoel tapi suka deh liatnya.

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  26. Di Korea ada Namsam Tower, di Cardrona New Zealand ada Bradrona. Unik banget ya. Yang terpenting juga pesannya sih tentang kanker payudara

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  27. Pinkribbonz ini alhamdulillah aktif membantu dan mengedukasi tentang penyakit kanker ya mbak, sehingga banyak yang termotivasi sembuh.

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  28. Keren nih aktivitasnya
    Harusnya yang seperti ini dilatihan sejak awal
    Apalagi kalau perempuan pastinya cepat beradaptasi

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  29. Pemandangannya emang kereen ya mbak Indah, hamparan coklat...
    Aku baca dan lihat postingan2 mba indah ketika mau operasi salut dukungan keluarga luar biasa ya mbaak...

    Alhamdulillah semoga selalu diberi kesehatan, kangkernya tidak tumbuh lagi semangat selalu🙏

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  30. Wah jadi penasaran sama tempatnya mulai dari hotel yang umurnya lama banget sama bradrona itu

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  31. I like the Cardrona Hotel. It's very unique. And amazed by Bradrona, I wonder how many bras that have given by people that support the cancer survivor. So beautiful.

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  32. wah keren selalu mb Indah, semangat selalu dan tetap menjadi inspirasi untuk pejuang kanker lainnya

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  33. Penampakan Cardrona Hotel persis di film-film Koboi jaman dulu. Gersang, tapi tampak menenangkan.

    Saya klo baca blognya Mbak Indah suka banget menikmati foto-fotonya, rasanya seperti masuk dalam novel Shopie Kinsella😁

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  34. Semoga banyak orang yang aware dg kanker payudara ya mama Bo. Menjaga kesehatan para perempuan itu bagian dari menjaga keluarga. Btw viewnya cakep banget

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  35. Banyak banget tempat indah di new zealand ya mak, salah satunya kaya di Cardrona iniii.. huhu. Jadi pengen ke Nz juga niiihhh

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