Spring in Ohakune: Ski it, Ride it, Walk it, Eat it, Drink it
October 6, 2026
Spring in Ohakune can create a bit of a dilemma. Do you load the skis into the car, throw the mountain bike on the back, pack the walking shoes, or somehow find room for all three?Winter certainly hasn’t finished with us yet. There’s still snow on Mt Ruapehu and some of ...
The snow is here, Tūroa and Whakapapa are well underway and winter in Ohakune is well and truly magical.For plenty of people, an Ohakune winter weekend means an early start, skis or boards in the car and a day on Mt Ruapehu. But there are plenty of things to do in Oha...
Ever picked up a bottle of craft gin, looked at the price tag, then glanced at the bottle sitting beside it that's half the price? Fair question. After all, they're both gin... aren't they? Premium craft gin usually costs more because it is produced in smaller volumes,...
Ruapehu Distillery Featured in Ruapehu Bulletin | Taste Easter Ohakune | Carrot Gin NZ
April 12, 2026
Straight Up Carrot Gin grabbing headlines
Ruapehu Distillery was proud to be featured in the Ruapehu Bulletin over Easter, as part of the vibrant Taste festival in Ohakune.Easter in Ohakune is always a busy one, but Taste brings something extra. It’s where local food, drinks, and people come together. A week...
On Air: Tales from the Top Shelf
April 6, 2026
Ruapehu Distillery on Tales from the Top Shelf | Straight Up Carrot Gin Story
Ruapehu Distillery was recently featured on Tales from the Top Shelf, hosted by Suzie Carrig on Coast Access Radio 104.7FM, sharing the story behind one of New Zealand’s most unique craft spirits; Straight Up Carrot Gin. It was a good, honest conversation about ...
Coming Up Carrots at Ruapehu Distillery
March 30, 2026
New Zealand's bold take on Carrot Gin
At the foot of Mount Ruapehu, Ruapehu Distillery is redefining what New Zealand gin can be. Set in the heart of the Central Plateau, this emerging craft distillery is turning heads with a spirit that’s as distinctive as its location; Straight Up Carrot Gin.In a region famo...
From Carrot Paddocks to Straight Up Carrot Gin
March 22, 2026
From Carrot Paddocks to Straight Up Carrot Gin -Ohakune's most famous crop
Anyone who has driven through Ohakune has probably seen the giant carrot standing proudly beside the road at Carrot Park. It’s a quirky landmark, but it represents something very real about the town’s history.Why carrots grow so well in OhakuneFor decades the fertile vol...
What Happens Inside a Working Distillery in Ohakune?
March 12, 2026
What Happens Inside a Working Distillery in Ohakune?
Most people walk into a distillery thinking it’s just about tasting a few spirits. But behind the scenes there’s far more going on. Distilling is a mix of science, maths, raw ingredients, botanicals, careful measuring, and a fair bit of patience.It’s also full of stori...
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