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Summer brings our already famous Waitangi Weekend Band on the Lawn — a long, sun-soaked afternoon of music, wine and community overlooking the inlet.
Wellness meets wine with Pilates on the Lawn, where movement flows into a well-earned glass, while our playful Carrick Wine Bingo and hands-on Vintage celebrations invite you behind the scenes of the harvest season.
For those who love to go deeper, our Vertical Tastings and Special Release Wine & Food Events showcase the breadth of our cellar — thoughtfully paired with Central Otago’s finest seasonal produce.
These are intimate, story-rich experiences that celebrate the craft, the vineyard and the people behind every bottle.
Throughout the year, our events bring together locals, travellers and wine lovers alike — all set against the stunning backdrop of the Bannockburn Inlet and Carrick Range.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Carrick Garden
Ease into the weekend at Carrick with relaxed Friday evening drinks, seasonal bites, and a golden Bannockburn outlook.
Thirst First Fridays are an invitation to slow down, settle in, and enjoy Carrick as the week comes to a close.
Join us for a relaxed evening at the estate, with Carrick wines available by the glass or bottle, seasonal food from the kitchen, and the kind of easy hospitality that makes a Friday feel special.
Designed for locals, visitors, and anyone passing through Bannockburn, this is a casual way to enjoy the vineyard outside the usual lunch-hour rhythm.
Bring friends, gather after work, or make it the start of a Central Otago weekend.
Bookings are recommended where available.
July 11, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Waikana Room
A cosy winter dinner at Carrick celebrating seasonal food, estate-grown wine, and the warmth of gathering together.
Back by popular demand, our Midwinter Dinner returns to the Waikana Room for an evening of hearty food, great wine and live music.
Join us as we embrace the heart of winter with a three-course dinner showcasing seasonal ingredients and the flavours of Central Otago. Settle in with friends and family, enjoy a glass of wine, and let the warmth of good food, good company and live music carry you through the longest nights of the year.
Whether you're a regular guest or joining us for the first time, this is one of our favourite winter traditions — a relaxed evening of shared hospitality in the heart of Bannockburn.
Bookings are essential.
Each year, we gather to unveil Excelsior — our flagship Pinot Noir, crafted from a single block above the old coal seam and made only in exceptional vintages.
The Excelsior Launch Dinner is an intimate evening that celebrates this remarkable wine in the place it was grown. Guests are guided through the story of the vintage, taste the new release alongside selected back vintages, and enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu designed to elevate every glass.
This is more than a wine dinner — it’s a celebration of land, patience and craft. A rare opportunity to experience Excelsior at its beginning, shared with those who appreciate the depth and character of Bannockburn at its finest.
Carrick Restaurant | Waikana Room
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Carrick with food, wine and time well shared.
In the Restaurant, settle in for our Trust the Chef experience — a seasonal set menu shaped by the garden, the vineyard and the rhythm of autumn in Bannockburn. Thoughtful, generous and designed to be savoured.
Or choose an elegant High Tea in the Waikana Room, overlooking the inlet. Expect delicate sweet and savoury bites, fine teas, and the option to add a glass of Carrick bubbles for something extra special.
However you choose to celebrate, let us take care of the details — so you can focus on what matters most.
This Father’s Day, gather at Carrick for a relaxed celebration overlooking the vines and Bannockburn Inlet.
Choose a long, leisurely lunch in the Restaurant, where seasonal flavours and estate-grown wines set the tone for an afternoon well spent. Or opt for a more casual experience in the Waikana Room and garden, perfect for families wanting to settle in with great food, fresh air and a glass of Pinot in hand.
However you celebrate, Father’s Day at Carrick is about good company, generous hospitality, and time together in a setting that invites you to linger.
Carrick Winery, Bannockburn
Offering a rare opportunity to step closer to the vineyard, the vintage, and the people behind each bottle
Each vintage at Carrick carries the mark of the season, the land, and the hands that guide it. Exclusive Wine Club Harvest invites members behind the scenes during one of the most important moments in the vineyard year.
This members-only experience is designed for those who want a deeper connection to Carrick’s wines, from the first signs of harvest through to the stories that shape each release. Guests will be welcomed to the estate for a relaxed and immersive afternoon celebrating Bannockburn, organic farming, and the craft of single-site winemaking.
Expect a seasonal experience shaped by the rhythms of harvest. Depending on the day, this may include a guided vineyard moment, pre-release tastings, library wine access, conversation with the Carrick team, and a shared food and wine experience overlooking the estate.
As part of Carrick Wine Club, members also enjoy pre-release access to library and new vintage wines, special member pricing, and first access to selected events and happenings at Carrick throughout the year.
Spaces are limited and available exclusively to Carrick Wine Club members.
