Lake Hawea Hunting Safaris Hunting Lodge
Hunting Lodge
Set on private farmland in a quiet, secluded valley — with not another building in sight — the lodge still puts you close to everything: just 5 minutes from the charming little town of Lake Hawea and its basic services, and 15 minutes from the larger tourist hub of Wanaka.
Facilities & Amenities
- Five luxury rooms for the 2028 season, each with a King bed and spacious ensuite
- Fully renovated living, dining, and relaxation areas from 2028
- For the 2027 season: four dedicated client rooms with Queen beds — two with private ensuites, two sharing a larger bathroom
- WiFi and phone reception, including at our private-land free-range stag camp
- Full washing and drying facilities
- 100% safe tap water throughout, plus bottled water supplied
- Full bar stocked with local beer, wine, and Central Otago’s world-famous Pinot Noir
- A dedicated, experienced team — your outfitter Chris McCarthy served a full term as President of the NZPHGA, 2024–2026
- Modern 4×4 and side-by-side vehicles for access into the mountains
- A local helicopter operator just 10 minutes away, with a full fleet of aircraft for helicopter-assisted hunts
- A beautiful, private location, originally part of the McCarthy family farm
- On-site shooting range
- Fire pit for evenings under the stars
Accommodation for Different Hunts
Free-range Otago red stag hunts are based from comfortable on-site accommodation in the hunting area itself, around an hour’s drive away — also equipped with WiFi and phone reception.
For wilderness hunts, you’ll stay at the lodge on the night of your airport pick-up and again on the night of your final hunting day.
