Cardrona Hotel, c. 1910-1930
Cardrona Hotel, c. 1910–1930 is part of the Viewfinder series - a collection of fine art prints by Wānaka-based photographer Sampford Cathie.
This piece combines a historic image of the Cardrona Hotel with a present-day photograph taken from the same position. Originally established in 1863, the hotel remains one of Otago’s most iconic and photographed buildings. The archival image, captured by Edward Arthur Phillips (1882–1966), shows the hotel and early model cars in front of its now-famous facade.
The composition juxtaposes past and present with a quiet simplicity - capturing the enduring presence of this small-town pub that has stood the test of time through gold rushes, winters, and decades of tourism.
Print Details
Open Edition Print
Giclée Print on 230gsm Vibrance Matte Photographic Paper
Featured Image: Phillips, E.A. (Edward Arthur), 1882–1966, Cardrona Hotel – Hocken Digital Collections
Frame not included
Printed in New Zealand
About the Cardrona Hotel
The Cardrona Hotel was established in 1863 during the Otago gold rush and remains one of the most recognisable heritage buildings in New Zealand. Located on the Crown Range road between Wānaka and Queenstown, it continues to serve travellers, locals, and photographers alike. This print blends a historic photograph of the hotel, taken in the early 20th century, with a present-day view - revealing just how little this timeless facade has changed.
About Viewfinder
Viewfinder is a series of fine art photography prints by Sampford Cathie, blending historic imagery of New Zealand’s Otago region with contemporary photographs taken from the same locations. Each piece merges archival photographs from 1890 to 1930 with a modern perspective - creating quiet juxtapositions that explore time, place, and memory.
About the Photographer
Sampford Cathie is a Wānaka-based photographer with a focus on landscape, abstract, and fine art photography. His work captures the striking natural and built environments of Otago and beyond, drawing on his experience in commercial photography to create images with a strong sense of atmosphere, minimalism, and precision. Each print reflects his ongoing interest in composition, light, and the quiet character of place.
Sample image not to scale.
Cardrona Hotel, c. 1910–1930 is part of the Viewfinder series - a collection of fine art prints by Wānaka-based photographer Sampford Cathie.
This piece combines a historic image of the Cardrona Hotel with a present-day photograph taken from the same position. Originally established in 1863, the hotel remains one of Otago’s most iconic and photographed buildings. The archival image, captured by Edward Arthur Phillips (1882–1966), shows the hotel and early model cars in front of its now-famous facade.
The composition juxtaposes past and present with a quiet simplicity - capturing the enduring presence of this small-town pub that has stood the test of time through gold rushes, winters, and decades of tourism.
Print Details
Open Edition Print
Giclée Print on 230gsm Vibrance Matte Photographic Paper
Featured Image: Phillips, E.A. (Edward Arthur), 1882–1966, Cardrona Hotel – Hocken Digital Collections
Frame not included
Printed in New Zealand
About the Cardrona Hotel
The Cardrona Hotel was established in 1863 during the Otago gold rush and remains one of the most recognisable heritage buildings in New Zealand. Located on the Crown Range road between Wānaka and Queenstown, it continues to serve travellers, locals, and photographers alike. This print blends a historic photograph of the hotel, taken in the early 20th century, with a present-day view - revealing just how little this timeless facade has changed.
About Viewfinder
Viewfinder is a series of fine art photography prints by Sampford Cathie, blending historic imagery of New Zealand’s Otago region with contemporary photographs taken from the same locations. Each piece merges archival photographs from 1890 to 1930 with a modern perspective - creating quiet juxtapositions that explore time, place, and memory.
About the Photographer
Sampford Cathie is a Wānaka-based photographer with a focus on landscape, abstract, and fine art photography. His work captures the striking natural and built environments of Otago and beyond, drawing on his experience in commercial photography to create images with a strong sense of atmosphere, minimalism, and precision. Each print reflects his ongoing interest in composition, light, and the quiet character of place.
Sample image not to scale.
Cardrona Hotel, c. 1910–1930 is part of the Viewfinder series - a collection of fine art prints by Wānaka-based photographer Sampford Cathie.
This piece combines a historic image of the Cardrona Hotel with a present-day photograph taken from the same position. Originally established in 1863, the hotel remains one of Otago’s most iconic and photographed buildings. The archival image, captured by Edward Arthur Phillips (1882–1966), shows the hotel and early model cars in front of its now-famous facade.
The composition juxtaposes past and present with a quiet simplicity - capturing the enduring presence of this small-town pub that has stood the test of time through gold rushes, winters, and decades of tourism.
Print Details
Open Edition Print
Giclée Print on 230gsm Vibrance Matte Photographic Paper
Featured Image: Phillips, E.A. (Edward Arthur), 1882–1966, Cardrona Hotel – Hocken Digital Collections
Frame not included
Printed in New Zealand
About the Cardrona Hotel
The Cardrona Hotel was established in 1863 during the Otago gold rush and remains one of the most recognisable heritage buildings in New Zealand. Located on the Crown Range road between Wānaka and Queenstown, it continues to serve travellers, locals, and photographers alike. This print blends a historic photograph of the hotel, taken in the early 20th century, with a present-day view - revealing just how little this timeless facade has changed.
About Viewfinder
Viewfinder is a series of fine art photography prints by Sampford Cathie, blending historic imagery of New Zealand’s Otago region with contemporary photographs taken from the same locations. Each piece merges archival photographs from 1890 to 1930 with a modern perspective - creating quiet juxtapositions that explore time, place, and memory.
About the Photographer
Sampford Cathie is a Wānaka-based photographer with a focus on landscape, abstract, and fine art photography. His work captures the striking natural and built environments of Otago and beyond, drawing on his experience in commercial photography to create images with a strong sense of atmosphere, minimalism, and precision. Each print reflects his ongoing interest in composition, light, and the quiet character of place.
Sample image not to scale.
