The Next Generation
A purpose-built hunting experience for first-timers, young adventurers, and families wanting to connect through the traditions of the wild.
Blending immersive outdoor education with the comfort and warmth of high-country hospitality, this experience is tailored to nurture confidence, curiosity, and connection—both to the land and to each other.
Set against the majestic backdrop of Lake Hāwea Station, it’s an unforgettable introduction to ethical hunting, storytelling, and life in the Southern Alps.
What you can expect
Fully guided high-country hunt, focused on exceptional free-range trophies
Award-winning accommodation
Fully-guided, beginner friendly hunting
Hunting
This fully guided, beginner-friendly hunt is designed for first-time hunters and young adventurers.
Target a management red stag, fallow buck, meat animal deer, or wild pig while learning essential skills such as stalking, animal behaviour, shot placement, and firearm safety.
The experience includes age-appropriate tutorials on caping and meat processing, fostering confidence, respect for the animal, and a strong foundation in ethical hunting.
Mentorship:
One-on-one guiding focused on building confidence and knowledge.
Extras:
LHS Hunting Cap
Take-home venison meat pack from their harvest (optional)
Access to The Loom for tea, WiFi, and stories by the fire
Seasonal hamper for the family
Arrival treat platter with non-alcoholic drinks for the kids
Use of sauna and gym
We recommended a visit duration of:
Three nights, four days
This includes three days of hunting and a day of relaxing. The option to extend for an extra day is also available.
Cost of recommended duration:
USD $4,100
Includes one parent / guardian and one child - Additional child + $300, additional adult + $600
How to book your hunting adventure
Want to create your own bespoke experience? Great, we love helping our guests create their dream hunting getaway.
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Consider the time of year, number of days, and target species for your experience
Choose from one of our luxury accommodation and catering packages
Complete a booking form - we’ll work with you to confirm dates, accommodation, and payment
Choose between Lake Hāwea Station’s Condé Nast award-winning high-country cottages—Packhorse or Homespur—or our authentic backcountry hut, each steeped in station history.
Once home to generations of shepherds, these dwellings have been carefully restored to retain their character, with names still carved into the walls and stories etched into every beam.
Whether you prefer the refined comfort of a heritage cottage or the raw charm of a traditional alpine hut, you’ll enjoy a warm, rustic base with mountain views, a crackling fire, and a deep connection to the land’s past.
