World-class hunting at the end of the earth
Rugged alpine pursuits meet refined luxury. Track world-class free-range game by day. Return each evening to award-winning accommodation, chef-prepared meals, and the warmth of high-country hospitality.
An experience like no otherInfinite wilderness. Absolute luxury.
Lake Hāwea Station spans a vast, privately held high-country estate in New Zealand's Otago region — a landscape of towering peaks, glittering alpine lakes and untamed backcountry that few people ever see.
We have curated something rare: an experience where every element — from the calibre of the guiding to the thread count of the linen — has been considered, refined, and made bespoke for you.300+
Douglas Score Trophy Stags
100%
Free range, selectively managed
5
Species including our famous Otago Red Stag
"Hands down my favourite place in New Zealand. The best kept secret in the Southern Hemisphere."
World Class Game
We take huge pride in our premium free-range herds here on Lake Hāwea Station. We selectively manage our game by keeping the population at a level where the animals are healthy and able to thrive, ultimately optimising antler and horn growth.
Our game resides in the stunning backcountry mountains of the station. The scenery is incredible, the hunting opportunities are vast year round.
Otago Red Stag
New Zealand's crown jewel. Our Otago red stags are renowned worldwide for exceptional trophy quality — pursued free-range across dramatic high-country terrain.
SIGNATURE
Tahr & Chamois
A raw and physical pursuit is the character of this hunt. Himalayan Tahr and Chamois demand skill, fitness, and reward with unmatched scenery.
ALPINE
Fallow Deer
Available throughout the year, these hunts offer versatility and excitement — ideal for those seeking to complement a stag trophy or explore the full character of the station.
YEAR-ROUND
Where adventure meets award-winning luxury
After a day in the field, Lake Hāwea Station's award-winning accommodation restores and delights. Every detail has been considered — for the returning hunter and the discerning traveller alike.
A hunt built for you alone.
Whether you're chasing a world-class Otago Red Stag during the roar, planning a winter escape with alpine game and fireside evenings, or envisioning something entirely your own — we want to hear from you.