This will vary depending on the time of year you join us here at Lake Hāwea Station.

The essentials would consist of:

• Thermal layers, top and bottom

• Fleeces

• Puffer jacket

• Waterproof pants

• Boots fit for off trail

• Socks

• Beanie

• Warm Gloves; and 

• Binoculars

We can provide: 

• Binoculars

• Backpack

• External layers (raincoat, puffer, waterproof pants)

• Spotting scope

• Rifle

Yes we offer customisation down to days, accommodation, and activities outside of the Lake Hāwea Station hunting experience. 

Depending on your accommodation preferences, we can provide experiences between the Lizard Hut and lodge stays. We offer a wide variety of on farm activities, or we are happy to connect you with the right people in our area for other experiences.

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No experience is needed to join us and hunt here at Lake Hāwea Station. You will be guided through the whole process.

It may be beneficial to have some understanding of the animals we are hunting so you can select the hunt that suits you best. If this is something you are unsure about, do not hesitate to reach out and we can form a plan.

A base level of fitness is recommended.

Additional experiences on offer:

• Fishing

• Massage 

• Farm tour

• Star gazing 

• Mountain biking

Lake Hāwea Station has an ultra modern and fully equipped farm butchery. All animals and meat can be processed here. 

There is an excellent local taxidermy service nearby (NZ Taxidermy), where we can send your trophies to get processed.

We will send an invoice. Please provide your current bank account details and for international clients please provide you SWIFT code. 

There will be a non refundable 50% deposit four months prior to your visit to secure your booking.

You do not need a licence to hunt here in New Zealand and will not need a gun licence.

We accommodate a maximum of two hunters and one observer.

For larger groups, we can arrange an additional guide and split into two separate groups.

We hunt in the high country year-round, so mornings and evenings can be cold. In summer, temperatures range from 10 to 25 degrees, with wind chill potentially affecting comfort.

During the winter months, the temperature ranges between 2 and 16 degrees. It can dip well into the negatives so dress warm!

We will always try to refill your hunting slot and reimburse your hunting experience up to 80% however, if we cannot fill the slot, you will forfeit your deposit.

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 and added to your bill. 

If you wish to experience Wanaka, the nearby township, and the local stores and restaurants, a rental car is recommended. If you are with us purely to hunt, no car is needed.

Yes, we offer free-range bow hunting opportunities for all species here at Lake Hāwea Station.

Animal encounters and unforgettable experiences are certain. However, when it comes to hunting, success depends on your target species and the conditions at the time.

We have an extremely high success rate at Lake Hāwea Station, but there are no guarantees in ethical free-range hunting. We adhere strictly to our game management plan.

On the rare occasion that no suitable animals are located, no animal will be taken.

We cater to a wide range of fitness levels.

Some hunts involve walking and covering ground on foot in a proper expedition-style experience. Others may involve staying closer to the side-by-side vehicle, glassing from a distance until the right animal is spotted.

However, once an animal is located, a stalk is always required—and the terrain is not gentle. At a minimum, we recommend having a moderate level of fitness and being confident on your feet in uneven, backcountry terrain.

We have a strict no self-guiding policy at Lake Hāwea Station. This ensures our guiding ethos and game management plan are consistently upheld across all hunts on the property.