Immerse yourself into the New Zealand High country with us. Experiencing the vastness of its terrain and the animals which inhabit the property, you will be overtaken by the premium hunting opportunities we offer.

New Zealand offers keen hunters a variety of different species to hunt. The most popular species include Red Stag, Tahr and Chamois; all of which we hunt here at our hunting ground.

Other species hunted typically with us include Fallow Deer, Arapawa Ram and Goat.
Whitetail Deer, Wapita/ Elk, Boar and Duck hunting can be arranged on request.

We are known for its hospitality and provides a range of comfortable accommodation options to suit.

Hunting Season:
We begin our hunting season mid February (late summer) through to the end of July (late winter):
- Red Stag and Fallow Deer can be hunted throughout the season, with the rut (or roar)
being mid-March to mid-April.
- Bull Tahr and Chamois can also be hunted through the season, however their rut
season, and when they have full winter capes, is May, June and July.

Package includes:
- 7 Days / 6 nights accommodation at Cross Hill Lodge & Domes
- All meals and drinks with Dinner
- Transfers to and from Queenstown International Airport
- 5 Days Guiding with experienced hunting guide

Options to add on or upgrade:
- Upgrade or add on animals to your package
- Bring a non-hunter - $200 per person/night (includes meals and drinks with dinner)
- Add 3-Day Touring Package - $600/person


Red Stag Hunting:
Red Stag hunting began in New Zealand as early as the 1920's following the introduction of the animal to these shores in the 1870's. it is the most widespread deer species in New Zealand, with wild populations established in most forested and tussock country.
Red deer are medium sized animals of about 180kg in weight. They have good sense of smell, eyesight and hearing, reacting quickly to movement. During the roar (rut), males become preoccupied with finding hinds and can be less cautious. Thus the roar presents the best time to locate, stalk and hunt trophies.
The roar lasts approximately four weeks, with stags being most vocal in the middle two weeks. Red deer roar from late March through April.
The recommended calibre for a male red deer is .243.