Hunting High Peak high-country station
This game estate is one of the largest and most established private game hunting reserves in New Zealand. Bordered by High Peak Station to the South, the Selwyn River to the East and native bush-clad alpine ranges to the North and West, the 4500-acre estate offers one of the best cross-sections of South Island hunting land in a completely private, secluded area. Whether you are here to hunt a trophy red stag or simply take in the ambience of majestic game animals in a natural, wide-open space, the game estate is a great place to spend some quality time

The hunting grounds

The hunting grounds have a varied game habitat comprised of tussock-clad hill country interspersed with native beech forest and the inimitable matagouri shrub. The native grasslands, forest-filled valleys and clear mountain streams provide the ideal habitat for populations of New Zealand’s wild animals. The hunting grounds have a varied game habitat comprised of tussock-clad hill country interspersed with native beech forest and the inimitable matagouri shrub. The native grasslands, forest-filled valleys and clear mountain streams provide the ideal habitat for populations of New Zealand’s wild animals.

Rates

Guide per day – Maximum of 2 people per guide.  Includes outdoor Lunches and refreshments, equipment required (needs to be pre notified), transport, safety equipment, land access & concessions – Excludes trophy animal fees. (See Below)*

* Day Guide Rate – Hunting & Fishing:  Retail NZ$795 Includes GST, Wholesale NZ$553.04 excludes GST.

Wilderness Hunting:

Wilderness hunts are for those with very good fitness and agility. The accommodation is in basic cabins with no power and camp style food with lodge style at either end of the hunt. The prime species are Tahr or Chamois and Red Stag. We hunt on either private free range land or public free range land depending on conditions. These hunts may utilize a mixture of 4WD and/or helicopter access to get to the hunting areas, then the hunt proceeds on foot. These are all inclusive hunt packages with no hidden costs.

Wilderness Hunts Pricing From:

6 days 5 nights 2×1 NZ$9,500

Wilderness day guiding rate:

Guiding day rate 2×1 NZ$700

Individual Animal add on (Trophy Fee)

Red Stags

Representative Red  NZ$2,346

SCI <    299            NZ$4,048
SCI 300-350            NZ$8,211
SCI 350-369            NZ$13,685
SCI 370-399            NZ$19,136
SCI 400-419            NZ$25,024
SCI 420-439            NZ$30,912
SCI 440+            POA

Elk / Wapiti

Elk/Waipiti <369       NZ$15,640
Elk/Waipiti  370-399  NZ$21,160

Other Species

Fallow Buck Trophy NZ$4,968

Arapawa Rams NZ$2,151

Pacific Goats & Wild Boar NZ$1,760

Tahr Bull NZ$7,380

Chamois NZ$7,380

Take a scenic 30 minute helicopter trip from Te Anau over the Southern Alps into Fiordland and get on board the M.V. Pembroke, at sixty feet long and sixty tones, this boat is a classic small ship with a pure Fiordland pedigree. It offers only a few the chance to experience something special with comfortable accommodation for 8 passengers with 6 single beds and 2 double beds in 3 cabins, it’s a perfect set up for diving, hunting, fishing, sightseeing or just relaxing in solitude!

The vessel not only carries dive equipment it also carries fishing rods and the foredeck and full walk around side decks offer plenty of great fishing room. Fiordland is unchanged since Maori and European history began, it truly is awe-inspiring, a place of solitude and a great New Zealand experience. Explore the remote beauty of the precipitous valley walls, hanging valleys, moss laden and brooding, glacial carved fiords along with a myriad of misty waterfalls cascading from what seems the sky!

Fishing
The Fiords hold an abundance of sea-food, for divers crayfish and scallops and for the kids with their snorkels – paua and mussels. More species include:

Hunting
On shore is a hunters paradise, but a challenging hunt. We wouldn’t recommend novice hunters in this area as the weather can be changeable and extreme, rivers rise and fall at alarming rates, and it requires extreme fitness and mountain knowledge. Red Deer, Wapiti, Thar and Chamois are found through the area.

Blue Cod fishery is in decline, but don’t be alarmed as this is a minor problem at the moment, we are simply acting cautiously because if we don’t act now the fishing here may soon be poor. For this reason we go further than the current recreational requirements, and waiting even longer before we take the fish (36cm instead of 33cm); thus allowing them to breed even more before they are taken.

Species Targeted:

The MV Tory has an on board toilet and stove top cooking facilities. You can tailor the amount of time on the water and fishing trips run from 3 to 8 hours or even multi day staying on land in the Sounds or Picton. Weather dependent longer trips spend time on the edges of Cook Strait and the Cape Jackson area. You will always see a large variety of wildlife traveling in the Sounds and our excursions are no exception.

Group sizes can vary from 1 – 12 people comfortably

Option One: 3 Hr Fishing Excursion Inner Queen Charlotte Sound

NZ$600.00 1 to 6 passengers
NZ$50.00 each extra passenger up to 12 maximum

Option Two: 5 Hr Fishing Excursion Short Outer Sounds

Suitable for Excursions from Queen Charlotte Sounds Bays and accommodation.(Weather affected)

NZ$1120.00 1 – 6 passengers
NZ$50.00 each extra passenger up to 12 maximum

Option Three: 8 Hour outer sounds Trip

May include Port Gore, Jordy Rocks etc (Weather Dependent).

NZ$1600.00 1 – 6 passengers
NZ$50.00 each extra passenger up to 12 maximum
NZ$120.00 each extra hour – all trips

The Boat: Purpose built by a fisherman to catch fish. Enjoy the stability of a catamaran, which has a comfortable lounge and spacious cockpit with GPS and color fish finder and toilet facilities.

The Tackle: All tackle and bait are provided. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Areas We Fish: Nine Pin * Cape Brett * Middle Reef * Bird Rock * The Capstan * Black Rocks * Whale Rock

The Lodge has all the facilities in which you’d expect for a luxury hotel but rather than a hotel you’ll experience the intimacy and hospitable ambiance of a country estate. It was once a former home, dating back to the Otago gold rush of 1861, Queenstown’s first European settler William Rees founded the Remarkables Station and since then four generations have farmed it. The homestead was built in the 1930′s, and was restored in 1995 as well as being completely refurbished in 2004.

Dining at the Remarkables will perhaps be one of the highlights of your stay. Each day you will receive a dinner menu in your room with a list of the food in which you’ll be having that night. In the morning, home made preserves and bottled fruit (which come from the lodge’s fantastic garden) is matched with a hearty cooked breakfast. For dinner you’ll receive local fresh produce which is made into delicious dishes each night. Enjoy fine dining partnered with superb New Zealand wines throughout your stay.

Although you may be tempted to stay and relax during your stay with us in Queenstown, we recommend you head off to explore the area. There is wineries, fly fishing, lake cruises and adventure activities. The lodge’s helipad facilitates further activities such as Milford Sound which is one of the most popular activities – with good reason, there is also Dart River or perhaps if you feel like a drive, we suggest to visit Arrowtown, a historic gold mining town perfect for a lunch stop and located just 20 minutes outside of Queenstown.

Fishing
Queenstown is a great destination for any fisherman, fly fishing is one of the most popular as you can enjoy numerous streams in the area where you can be guaranteed the peace, quite and solitude to sight and stalk wild Brown and Rainbow Trout. You’ve reach a part of New Zealand which is wild, spectacularly beautiful and remote. It will set you a challenge in which gin clear water and large wild trout will test your skills for catching the ultimate trophy.

Fishing is available all round with wilderness fly fishing running from October – 31 May. There are nine rivers, streams, spring creeks and alpine lakes to choose from.

Accommodation
Accommodating just 14 guests in three Premier Rooms with balconies, three Lodge Rooms upstairs in the main house, plus a detached Garden Suite, all in luxurious style and views which will take your breath away. Each room has spacious living areas, stylish bathrooms, a roaring log fire for those chilly days and a generously stocked and complimentary room fridge just for you!

Lodge Room:
There are three lodge rooms available, two have mountain views and one looks towards Lake Wakatipu & Queenstown. All of these rooms are en-suite (one which has a spa bath/shower and the other two have showers).

Premier Rooms:
There are three premier rooms each with their own name: The Wakatipu, The Remarkables and The Jardine. All of these rooms feature stunning views, large bathrooms and comfortable bedding. The Jardine room has two balconies perfect for the afternoon when the sun is setting.

The Garden Room:
A charming suite located adjacent to the house originally being the shepherd’s cottage. It offers more privacy and seclusion, perfect for honeymooners or couples! The Garden Room has a separate lounge, a bedroom with a superking bed and a large bathroom featuring a separate shower and spa bath.

This is no hotel, the seven suites makes you forget about other guests until you run into them at mealtimes. These suites are about comfort above all with huge bathrooms, comfortable super-king beds and spectacular interior design. Another great feature of Otahuna Lodge is their expansive gardens, these 110-year old gardens expose wide vistas over lawn and lake contrast beautifully with intimate walks which wind through the heavily wooded areas. In these gardens you’ll find swimming, tennis, croquet and petanque among others.

If you are looking at exploring the area, the lodge is ideal. There are wineries, private gardens, championship golf courses, world class fishing and even the world’s rarest dolphins are all just a short drive away.

Fishing
Canterbury’s rivers provide excellent chances for both the novice and expert fly-fisherman. It is the Quinnat Salmon capital of New Zealand with six major river systems of interest to anglers. These include the Waiau, Hurunui, Ashley, Waimakariri, Rakaia and Selwyn Rivers, holding Browns, Rainbows, Brook Char, Mackinaw, Splake and of course Quinnat Salmon.

You’ll enjoy the benefit from the knowledge of a local guide who will choose the ideal location to ensure the chances of a successful catch. The guides will provide licenses, tackle equipment, waders, instruction and transport in a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Access to remote mountain streams via helicopter provides an alternative option.

Hunting
Otahuna Lodge will set you up for the ultimate hunt, experience the pinnacle of New Zealand’s hunting in the South with some of the most experienced, safe and enjoyable hunting guides in the industry. Whether you’re an avid rifle or bow hunting enthusiast their guides will ensure you have a memorable experience. Hunting is available year round using 4WD, quad bikes, jet boat or helicopter giving you access to breathtaking high country wilderness for your chosen species. Red Stag, Elk, Fallow Deer, Tahr, Chamois, Arapawa Rams, Wild Goats, Wild Boar or game birds are available. Prime trophy hunting is late February – September.

Accommodation
The lodge offers 2 large master suites and 5 suites that retain the grand architectural features from the 19th century.

Rhodes Suite
This Suite was originally the master bedroom of this historic house, and is actually a series of four rooms which embodies the gracious character of Sir Heaton and Jessie Rhodes. The bedroom boasts a magnificent Victorian fireplace with spectacular inglenook seating and large stained glass windows. The en-suite bathroom is luxurious and appointed with a double shower with a separate spa tub. This room also features a private balcony showcasing spectacular views across the Canterbury plains.

Verandah Suite
This is the room with the view, four doors open onto an enormous arched verandah, reserved exclusively for the suite. Inside the interior is soft and calming with splashes of warm tones throughout. Lose yourself in the crackle of a fire – either from a deep armchair in the bedroom or from the freestanding bathtub in the spacious en-suite bathroom.

Botanical Suite
The Botanical Suite is located on the ground floor and used to be the original Morning Room, where tea was served to Jessie Rhodes and other fine Canterbury ladies everyday at 11 o’clock sharp. This room has now been converted to a stunning suite with floor-to-ceilling mantel featuring gingerbread woodwork as well as a stunning wood-burning fireplace. Your view faces east to the gardens and receives bright sunlight through the painted glass in the mornings.

Butler Suite
Comprising of a series of rooms overlooking the terracotta roof of the sunken game house (which is now a wine cellar). This Butler Suite is decorated in a reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts period, it features dark wood, original fireplace tiles and classic furniture. The Butler Suite also has a separate full sitting room and two bathrooms.

Clark Suite
This room was named for the Lady of the House – Jessie Clark. Looking out east and over the treetops to the Port Hills, the soft yellows and blues of the interior draws inspiration from the expansive stained glass windows, tiled fireplace and traditional English country ambiance.

Garret Suite
The Garret Suite is perched at the top of the house with stunning wood-paneled walls. Along these walls feature fishing and hunting memorabilia, along with an eclectic collection of antiques and mementos that will convince one that there is such a thing as a luxury attic.

Polo Suite
Obviously named after the tradition of the game at Otahuna, this Suite occupies a sunny position at the front of the house. The interior of this room features classic leathers, houndstooth fabrics and oak furniture providing perfect inspiration to plan one’s own horseback adventure!

Join some real New Zealand characters with years of hunting experience and get out into the wilderness. You will get the opportunity to fill a game bag containing up to 9 species. Test your skill and earn your animal. All animals are wild and free range. All hunts are fair chase; this is not soft adventure on a stocked game park! We will happily prepare your venison/bounty for dinner.

Species you hunt:

All NZ hunting is extreme and hard. Depending on your fitness levels we recommend taking optional helicopter flights as we feel it is well worth the expense.