A hunt like no other

Leithen Valley Hunts offers an unprecedented hunting opportunity on our beautiful private property in the South Island of New Zealand.

Welcome to Leithen Valley Hunts

For three generations, the Stewart family has protected and preserved the finest habitat for world-class trophy game animals in New Zealand. Our property provides the hunter with vast terrain and the space necessary for a fair chase trophy experience. Across over 40,000 acres of private land, our professional guides go out of their way to make your hunt one you will never forget. There is nothing that gets the adrenaline pumping more than the approach of a trophy animal, as you roar or grunt to get the ideal shot!

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Our hunts

Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Tahr and Chamois were all introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Allowed to roam freely over the rolling hills of Leithen Valley, they hug the edge of the beech forest in which they thrive. Known for their large, dark antlers and delicious meat, our trophy animals provide the ultimate hunting prize in one of the world’s most stunning places.

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Homegrown hospitality

Our professional guides have extensive knowledge of the local area as well as a passion for hunting and a desire to make your hunt the experience of a lifetime! When you join Leithen Valley hunts you become family! And that’s not all. After an exhausting day claiming your trophy, we offer you the chance to relax and unwind in comfort, with great company, homecooked food and local beverages, in some of the best and most atmospheric locations New Zealand has to offer.

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Let the Leithen Valley Hunts family team make your hunting dream come true.

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OUR LODGES

Our lodges offer luxury accommodation with first-class amenities

Leithen Valley

Maungawera Lodge

Tahr Camp

JUNE-JULY SPECIALS

YOUNG HUNTERS PROGRAM

OUR GUIDES

Our guides know the country and the game. They prioritize your safety and success

Stefan Hope

Hunting Guide

Rachel Stewart

Owner/Outfitter

Kate Bryant

Hunting Guide

KENNETH LUSCHEI - California, USA

Amazing experience! Amazing people! It was like staying in a hotel! Bed made each day, amazing food! I’d recommend this hunt to anyone! I was lucky enough to be successful and harvest several animals but regardless Rach and everyone made you feel like family!” [Reference]

Steve Wilke - Texas, USA

Un Freaking Believable Place... The Animals are Amazing... Rach is a great host as well as guide... I'll be coming again this time with my son...” [Reference]

Brian Isham - USA

Great times, great people, great experience, and a great hunt. Rach and Olly run a high quality operation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for your New Zealand adventure. They pay attention to detail, are honest, and strive to make your time there memorable.” [Reference]