The Backcountry Pursuit
Strike the perfect balance between world-class hunting and refined comfort.
The Backcountry Pursuit is all about striking blending world-class hunting and refined comfort.
Spend your days immersed in breathtaking wilderness, chasing game through rugged valleys and alpine basins — then return each evening to the warmth and relaxation of luxury accommodation.
What you can expect
Exclusive Condé Nast award-winning luxury accomodation
Elite guided pursuit of world-class free-range game including Otago Red Stags
Chef prepared gourmet meals
Complimentary access to gym and sauna facility
From USD $8,250
This package is for up to two hunters for recommended duration
Can increase to accommodate four hunters - trophy fees not included.
Recommended visit duration:
Up to five nights, six days
During the Roar season this is our minimum stay
Book the Backcountry Pursuit
Reach out to us with your details and we’ll work with you to organise the ultimate hunting and adventure experience
Accomodation
Packhorse Cottage is a nod back to the past, with the walls having been decorated by the shepherds with mustering times and notes to each other, some dating back to 1941.
The master bedroom has 1 King bed with bespoke LHS linen.
The second bedroom is home to Super King bed and a set of bunks. It makes for an ideal spot for a family or a couples retreat.
The kitchen is a chef's dream and the sprawling deck is the perfect spot to bask in the Central Otago sun or enjoy a BBQ at the end of a day spent adventuring.
Catering
At the heart of your culinary experience is Archery & Co, the creative force behind Lake Hāwea Station’s renowned kitchen. Known for their passion for wild food and deep connection to the land, Archery & Co crafts chef-prepared gourmet meals that celebrate the best of New Zealand’s high-country flavours.
From wild red venison to foraged herbs and locally grown produce, each dish is a reflection of the place and season — thoughtful, hearty, and deeply satisfying.
Guests are welcomed with a seasonal hamper, filled with robust local ingredients that hint at what's to come.
Whether it’s a fireside dinner under the stars or a shared feast back at the lodge, every meal is part of the story. It’s not just food — it’s an extension of the land, the hunt, and the warmth of high-country hospitality.
After a long day in the hills, you’ll return to hearty, chef-crafted dishes that celebrate the day’s effort — rich flavours, local ingredients, and the kind of satisfaction only earned through a full day on foot.
Terms and Conditions for all packages
Important points to know about our hunting:
Core meals will be provided but hunting snacks are at your discretion
All packages are non-inclusive of trophy fees
It is possible to arrange a pick up and drop off to and from Queenstown Airport. Your guide will meet you, or transport will be prearranged. This expense will be added to your invoice.