The Bedford joins the family

After many months Malcolm managed to persuade Meron to be part of turning a 1971 Bedford TK into a mobile brewing and food truck. Meron, who happens to be a chef by trade, took on the challenge on the condition the food would be innovative, fresh and...

First commercial beer produced

The Cargo Classic Range hits the shelves (and taps) of Queenstown. Easy drinking and refreshing they are an instant hit with the local craft beer drinkers...

We find our home in Gibbston

After years of looking, Cargo finally found its first home!  The stunning Waitiri Creek became available and in November 2017 Cargo moved in and transformed the venue into a unique tasting room, and the best beer garden in New Zealand! ...

Party Time!

To launch Cargo’s new beer and to celebrate the end of the summer Cargo invited The Black Seeds to perform in April 2018 at their first live music concert. 2000 people enjoyed a beautiful day, great sounds and tasty beer...

More concerts

Cargo’s reputation as an open air music venue grew as guests enjoyed gigs with Carl Cox in November 2018, Fatboy Slim in February 2019 and Ben Harper/Matt Corby in February 2020....