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BIG GENETICS. BIG COUNTRY. BIG STAGS.
Your opportunity to hunt some of the biggest, genetically improved red stags in New Zealand, trophy stags up to 900 SCI.
Hunt New Zealand's world-famous red stags at beautiful Lake Hawea, with Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris. Red stags are hunted on a managed 3,500-acre private game estate, also home to healthy numbers of fallow deer. This hunt includes trophy fee for one red stag scoring up to 500 SCI.
Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris has delivered the ultimate New Zealand hunting experience since 1993. Outfitter Chris McCarthy is a fifth-generation Lake Hawea local, and group and combination hunts are what he does best.
Red stags from 400-900 SCI roam the game estate, so there's plenty of scope to upgrade this hunt should you wish. Additional species and additional hunters can also be added.
AVAILABLE DATES: June 2027 only
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INCLUDED
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* Trophy fees for 1x red stag scoring up to 500 SCI
* Four dedicated client rooms with Queen beds available — two with private ensuites, two sharing a larger bathroom
* Trophy transportation to shipper
* Return transfers from Queenstown Airport
* Luxury lodge accommodation, laundry service, and Wi-Fi
* All day rates, meals, beverages, and full bar
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NOT INCLUDED
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* Field prep and dip & pack service (approx. $350/animal)
* Firearm permit ($25)
* Quality rifle hire if you do not wish to travel with your own ($250 hunt duration)
* Travel expenses before/after the hunt, and gratuities
* Observers welcome at $350/day
* Optional upgrade to red stags scoring up to 900 SCI
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WHY HUNT WITH LAKE HAWEA HUNTING SAFARIS
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* Proven leadership — Outfitter Chris McCarthy served a full term as President of the NZPHGA (2024-2026) and brings over 20 years of outfitting experience to every hunt
* A team built for the mountains — Hand-selected, dedicated guides, every one of them with international guiding experience
*Four client rooms with Queen beds, two with private ensuites and two sharing a larger bathroom, set in a fully renovated space for living, dining, and relaxing after the day's hunt. Additional hunters and non-hunters welcome.
* Go where the game is — Modern 4x4 and side-by-side vehicles for mountain access, plus a local helicopter operator just 10 minutes away with a full fleet for helicopter-assisted hunts
* A setting like no other — Private land once part of the McCarthy family farm, 5 minutes from Lake Hawea township, 15 minutes from Wanaka, and just 1 hr 15 min from Queenstown
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TRIP DETAILS
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ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE POINT: Queenstown Airport, South Island, New Zealand
ADDITIONAL SPECIES THAT CAN BE ADDED: Additional Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Tahr, Chamois, South Pacific Elk, Arapawa Ram, South Pacific Goat, Boar
PARTICULARS:
* The number of hunters stated is the minimum number of hunters that must attend
* Available upgrades and additional animals as per our website: www.hawea-hunting.co.nz
* Value $$31,600, verified as per our current price list: https://www.hawea-hunting.co.nz/new-zealand-hunting-packages/new-zealand-hunting-packages-prices/
* Full list of amenities and further info about our lodge: https://www.hawea-hunting.co.nz/lake-hawea-hunting-safaris/our-hunting-lodge/
* Helicopter hire available for tahr and chamois hunting if required
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CONTACT YOUR OUTFITTER
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Chris McCarthy
Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris, New Zealand
Phone: +64 27 3490 393 (New Zealand is 19-20 hrs ahead of PDT)
Email: chris@hawea-hunting.co.nz
Web: www.hawea-hunting.co.nz
Auction Location:
116 Hawea Back Rd, Hawea Flat, Wanaka, Otago, 9382, New Zealand
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Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris will issue the winning bidder with a receipt and wiring instructions, payment is to be made immediately and no later than 7 days.
Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris standard hunt contract and risk disclosure document will also be signed by both parties at this time.