We differentiate from other operators by providing a unique adventure experience where the history, ecology and biodiversity of the property is part of the hunt as we link in different aspects of the ecosystem and farming operation to give a true wild hunt. We are fortunate to have some of the best free range red stag genetics in New Zealand with no supplementary genetics like most properties.

The stags that roam here are pure and from the first liberation of big game animals in 1871 in the same Lindis catchment. While there are good numbers and encounters with trophies are likely, we boundary public land and often hunt on public land outside the 16,000 acres of property so there are no controlled variables like on other hunts.

These animals are as wild as the hills and we have incredible respect for them. The red stag roar is late March – early April, and the Chamois and Tahr rut May – June, however we offer year round hunts.

New Zealand has no native terrestrial mammals so these animals are introduced and grow in numbers exponentially with damaging effects on our flora if not managed correctly. We are incredibly lucky to have the full range of south island species diversity which not many places can offer. Tahr, Chamois, red deer, fallow deer and pigs are all available to hunt with rifle or bow. Small game species include rabbits, hares, quails, possums and stoats. The fishing is also world class in the area and something we are happy to discuss.